Skip to content
About
Undergraduate
Graduate

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Designing resilient infrastructure and building more sustainable societies—from the ground we walk on to the air we breathe.
Meet our Faculty
Get in touch with our dedicated faculty and researchers who are on the cutting-edge of engineering.
Learn more
About Us
Learn about what we offer—from degrees to research opportunities.
Explore
Alumni & Giving
Nominate distinguished alumni & learn how to support the department.
Learn more

Latest News

See Our Impact
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Oakeson, P.E.
August 11, 2026 Alumni

Mark Oakeson, P.E., has spent his career building more than projects — he has built teams, systems, and leadership capacity across some...

Courtney Phillips Earns University Staff Excellence Award
August 6, 2026 Awards

For graduate students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Courtney Phillips is often the first resource that many...

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Outstanding TA Awards
August 5, 2026 Awards, Students

Graduate teaching assistants play a vital role in mentoring students and supporting their academic success. This spring, Ph.D. candidates Jeremiah Adejube and Marcor...

Ronald H. Dunn, SE, Named 2026 Distinguished Alumni
August 4, 2026 Awards, Distinguished Alumni

Ronald H. Dunn, SE, Chairman and Principal of Dunn Associates, Inc., has built a career defined by turning ambitious ideas into built...

Student Spotlight: Rupesh Uprety
August 4, 2026 Research, Structural Engineering, Students

For Rupesh Uprety, earthquake engineering isn't just an academic discipline—it's personal. When the 2015 Gorkha earthquake devastated his home country of Nepal,...

Luis Ibarra Awarded Fulbright Scholarship on Earthquake Resilience
July 17, 2026 Awards, Research, Structural Engineering

Luis Ibarra, assistant professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, is one of six professors from the University of Utah that have...

More News

Subscribe

From advancements in infrastructure to the cutting-edge of geothermal energy, get our latest research news, awards, and department updates delivered right to your inbox.

Support

No matter the size, your gift will support students, fuel innovative research, retain world-class faculty, and build state-of-the-art facilities.