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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte proudly congratulates Dr. Kimberly Warren on her retirement, marking the close of a 20-year career dedicated to research, engineering education,and student success. Dr. Warren has served as an Associate Professor, and in leadership roles as the Director of Student Learning and Assessment and as the […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its student teams at the 2025 ASCE Carolinas Conference. Competing against top universities from across the region, UNC Charlotte earned an impressive 2nd place overall. Concrete Canoe – 1st overall The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly […]

The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at UNC Charlotte is excited to welcome Robert Kline, Bob, as the newest addition to our team. Bob joins us with a wealth of technical knowledge and extensive field experience. Bob’s journey to the CEE Department began with a chance encounter while picking up surplus items. After meeting […]

This semester, the faculty of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our faculty continue to lead innovative research projects and contribute meaningfully to student success and professional development. From securing competitive research grants and publishing impactful work to mentoring students and […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering takes great pride in the outstanding accomplishments of our students. Their dedication, curiosity, and drive to excel continue to reflect the strength of our academic programs and the supportive environment we strive to foster. Whether through research, leadership, teaching, or service, our students are making meaningful contributions to […]

Welcome to the Summer 2025 Newsletter from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering! I’m delighted to share this latest update with you as we wrap up another remarkable academic year and look ahead to an exciting fall semester. It’s hard to believe, but this marks the end of my second year as department chair, […]

Our students continue to excel, making their mark on both local and national stages with impressive accomplishments. Here are some of the recent highlights: Chideraa Ndbuisi has had an outstanding year. He was awarded a $10,000 external grant from the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute. Additionally, at the recent NC One Water conference in […]

We are thrilled to recognize Riley Felts, a standout student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, for her incredible accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. Riley’s dedication to academic excellence, athletic achievement, and community service is truly inspiring. Recently, Riley was announced as a finalist for the prestigious NCAA Woman of […]

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department hosted our Graduate Award Reception on December 12th. We proudly celebrate five exceptional graduates who were nominated by their peers and confirmed by the faculty: Julissa Badillo, Luke Bender, Jessica Draffen, Austin Larner, and Jarrod Vonkchalee. These students have excelled in academics, leadership, and innovative projects, showcasing the department’s […]

With a new semester comes new opportunities and changes within our department. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is thrilled to welcome two outstanding additions to our faculty, Courtney Green and Ryan Rasanen. Dr. Courtney Green, P.E., is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the structures group. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics from Marshall […]