Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois

10/13/2026

09/22/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce our civil and environmental engineering undergraduate programs have been ranked yet again among the top programs in the nation by USNWR. 🤩

For 16 consecutive years, CEE at Illinois undergraduate programs have ranked in the top 10, and we know it is because of our outstanding and exemplary faculty, staff, and students. 👏

Congratulations to our CEE community here at Illinois and our alumni who continue to make impacts all over the world! 🧡💙

09/22/2026

Considering graduate school? Or maybe an online certificate to further your professional development? Whether you are interested in becoming a full-time graduate student or taking a few classes part-time, our upcoming virtual information sessions will highlight everything you need to know about our top ranked on-campus and online options, and how our graduate programs can expand and elevate your career options. 🔶🔷

🔗 to register and learn more:
https://cee.illinois.edu/admissions/graduate

09/21/2026

✌️days, ✌️floors, almost ✌️HUNDRED companies, and too many smiles to count! Our CEE students came prepared and ready to impress at the Fall 2026 CEE Job Fair.
A huge thank you to…
🔶All of the fantastic recruiters and companies, especially our Industry partners, for supporting our event!
🔶Our cee_alumni_illinois! Notice all those “I’s” on the recruiter name badges? Those are all CEE at Illinois alumni! 💙
🔶The incomparable and tireless CEE staff that made this event happen! 👏

09/08/2026

Attention CEE at Illinois 📣 We have our first-ever CEE merch store!!🧡💙 Our FALL 2026 POP-UP SHOP is now online and live September 9️⃣ - 2️⃣2️⃣

How to get your gear…

🔗 Click the link below
➡️ Create a login
🛒 Start shopping by SEPT 22
🧡💙 Orders can be picked up locally or shipped straight to you!

cee.illinois.edu/about/CEEStore

09/03/2026

The 2026-2027 school year is officially in full swing! Thank you to all of the RSOs, faculty, students, staff, and alumni who joined us last week at the CEE Fall Kick-Off.

See more pictures on the CEE website: https://cee.illinois.edu/news/2026-CEE-Fall-Kick-Off

Looking forward to another great year!🧡💙

08/12/2026

It’s almost time for the new school year and we can’t wait to welcome our students at the CEE Fall Kickoff!

Join us for burgers and ice cream trucks, plus the chance to connect with CEE student organizations and win CEE swag.

We can’t wait to see you soon, students!

07/16/2026

Read more about CEE Associate Professor Shelly Zhang’s research team’s innovative study on 3D thermal cloaking 🔸🔹
➡️ https://cee.illinois.edu/news/new-3D-thermal-cloak-hides-objects-from-heat-in-any-direction

Researchers at the U of I have built the first 3D thermal cloaking device, making objects invisible to heat.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the team for their historic season, including a top ten finish at Nationals! 🎉🏆

The CEE at Illinois student team also won a first-ever top prize plaque at the 2026 ASCE AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals in El Paso, Texas, after a stellar performance at regionals! 🧡💙

Read more about their competition ➡️
https://cee.illinois.edu/news/2026-steel-bridge

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the CEE Class of 2026! 🎉🧡 💙

We're sad to see you go, but are so excited to see the amazing things you'll do in your next chapter.

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us after Convocation at our Graduation Reception. We hope to see you again at a CEE Alumni Association, University of Illinois event soon!