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Civil Engineering students

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Sustainable Solutions for a Better World

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering focuses on the latest advances in the design, efficiency, construction, and maintenance of society’s infrastructure. The Department embraces the College of Engineering’s dedication to entrepreneurship, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and green engineering. Our “Theory to Practice” approach to engineering education prepares our undergraduate Civil Engineering students to hit the ground running as they enter their careers.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering oversees:

Students may also pursue:

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Six members of the surveying team in light blue shirts stand outside with surveying equipment.

“I Am Going to Hire This Team”: WNE Surveying Team Earns Return Trip to National Stage

WNE's Civil Engineering Surveying Team earned top honors, capturing First Place at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Regional Competition for the second consecutive year. With the victory, the team advances to the 2026 ASCE UESI Surveying Society-wide Finals Competition, scheduled for June 25–27 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

University News, Engineering
Wide-angle shot of the floor with the robots and parents and students in the stands.

Robots, Rivalries, and Real-World Skills: Future Engineers Compete at WNE 

WNE welcomed nearly 1,300 high school students, mentors, and coaches to campus for a high-energy weekend of innovation, competition, and hands-on engineering as part of the internationally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition. 

University News, Engineering
Wide view of students presenting poster presentations.

Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair’s Top Young Scientists Convened at WNE for Hands-On Showcase 

Promising young scientists and engineers participated in the annual Region 1 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair at WNE. High school students from across western Massachusetts presented original, student-led research and competed in a wide range of STEM disciplines.

University News, Engineering