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In the recently released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings, our Civil Engineering graduate program has leaped to #75 in the nation. This impressive 16-spot rise from last year is a testament to the high-impact research, innovative spirit, and dedication of our faculty and graduate students. From sustainable infrastructure to advanced transportation systems to microplastics in the environment to […]

Ph.D. student Roshit Raj Paudel earned second place in the National GeoPoster Competition at Geo-Congress 2026, held March 9-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Geo-Congress is the ASCE Geo-Institute’s annual conference and a premier national gathering for the geotechnical engineering community. Roshit was recognized for his poster, “Beyond Rainfall Intensity and Duration: Toward a Predictive […]

Behind our successful graduate program is a leader who balances the complex rules of university administration and student-centered mentorship. On January 30, the UNC Charlotte Graduate School announced that Dr. Olya Keen, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is the latest recipient of the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award. The award, […]

Have you ever stepped into the main office of our department—maybe to grab a staple, ask a question, or chat with our wonderful staff? If so, you’ve likely noticed the large, vibrant painting that greets you at the entrance. That striking piece was created by one of our own students, Allie Grice, as part of […]