Lamar University Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

09/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ASCE Fall BBQ last Friday! We loved seeing so many members come together for great food, conversation, and community, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event.

09/27/2026

The Civil & Environmental Engineering family wishes a very happy birthday to Dr. Renata Starostka, one of our newest faculty members! 🥳
We’re so excited to have you as part of the CEE family and look forward to all the contributions you’ll make to our department and students.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year filled with joy, success, and many memorable moments!

09/24/2026

Check out the interview that 12News did on the Southeast Texas Flood Sensor Network and learn how these sensors are helping provide real-time flood monitoring data to support community safety and preparedness across the region.

Lamar University is expanding its Southeast Texas flood sensor network with new sensors and rain gauges across 6 counties.

09/20/2026

Join us in wishing Dr. Nicholas Brake, Chair of Civil & Environmental Engineering, a very happy birthday!

09/15/2026

What a great time at the inaugural Young Advisory Council meeting for Lamar University's Civil & Environmental Engineering Department!
A sincere thank you to Anchor QEA, LLC, LJA, Texas Department of Transportation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters , Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, Lanier & Associates and Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. it was inspiring to see professionals from a variety of companies come together with a shared commitment to student success.
We are incredibly grateful for all you do to support, mentor, and help prepare the next generation of engineers. Your guidance and partnership make a lasting impact, and we look forward to growing this collaboration in the years ahead.

09/08/2026

A big shoutout to our Introduction to Civil Engineering students!
Last week, we hosted a special event where students received their own TI-36X Pro calculators, one of the calculators approved for the FE Exam. These calculators will be valuable tools throughout their engineering studies and beyond.
We're proud to invest in our students' success and help prepare the next generation of civil engineers!

09/01/2026

Campus will be closed today September 1st.

LU Alert: Due to the predicted weather conditions, the Lamar University campus will be closed Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This closure includes all in-person, hybrid, and online classes.

In the event that an additional change to normal operations becomes necessary, notifications will be sent through your LU email, lamar.edu/alerts, Lamar University’s social media sites and an automated phone call will be placed to the number listed in your Self-Server Banner account. Please monitor these communications methods for official updates.

08/28/2026

It was great to see so many students at the first ASCE meeting of the school year! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about the opportunities available through ASCE, connect with fellow students, and kick off what promises to be an exciting year. We look forward to seeing your involvement and growth throughout the semester.

08/21/2026

Joining our Civil & Environmental Engineering faculty as an Assistant Professor, Dr. Starostka. She brings expertise in sustainable water systems, environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and more. 🌎💧♻️
We are excited to have Dr. Starostka as part of the Lamar Engineering family and can't wait to see the impact of the work ahead!
Drop a 👋 in the comments to welcome Dr. Starostka to LU!