Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Civil & Environmental Engineering 150th Anniversary Celebration

April 16–17, 2027

Join us as we celebrate a remarkable milestone—150 years of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Reconnect with fellow alumni, former faculty, and students. Explore the department through the day with tours, historic videos, research, and ASCE Student Symposium displays, and cap off the day with an evening celebration filled with great food, meaningful conversations, and shared memories. Come celebrate our rich history, exciting momentum for the future, and the generations of engineers who have helped shape our department.

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About

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) was originally established as the Department of Civil Engineering in 1877. Today, we lead the College of Engineering in extramural research funding and boast the highest percentage of endowed professors in the College of Engineering. Our degree programs are offered in both Lincoln and Omaha. 

Civil engineering is a top-10 emerging career for college graduates, designing and building the infrastructure that keeps our society running.

 

Civil and Environmental Engineering Scholarship Application

The department's scholarship application is now open for the 2026-2027 academic year.  Undergraduate and graduate students in civil and environmental engineering are encouraged to apply for departmental scholarships. Apply before November 7, 2025.

Scholarship Application

500 +
Undergraduate Student Enrollment
90 +
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded Last Year
$ 200 K
Scholarships Awarded
Top 10
Field For College Graduates

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