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A researcher in a harness checks a tower in the forest.

Mon, 08/03/2026 | UW College of Engineering

Solutions for a changing world

A College of Engineering feature spotlights environmental research across the UW, including CEE work on water systems, disaster resilience and tribal fisheries.

A large crowd mingles among rows of poster easels in a event hall.

Fri, 07/31/2026

Capstone & Research Showcase makes its debut

Students presented capstone and research projects, and three teams won awards, at the department's first showcase.

Aerial view of a 2007 landslide that damaged Washington’s State Route 6 and several structures near the town of Pe Ell.

Wed, 07/29/2026 | UW News

Mapping who faces landslide risk in the U.S.

CEE professor Joseph Wartman co-created the first US database mapping building-level landslide risk, identifying 6.5 million people in harm's way.

The W logo with CoMotion's logo and CEE's logo

Mon, 07/27/2026 | CoMotion

CEE team wins innovation funding

TheraT, a student-led team with CEE ties, earned CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund support to develop a bubble-tea-inspired therapy for kidney disease.

A student wearing a sash that says "Civil & Environmental Engineering" smiles during graduation.

Fri, 07/10/2026

CEE recognizes Class of 2026 graduates and award recipients

CEE recognized more than 300 degree recipients and announced student, alumni, faculty and staff awards at graduation.

A city clouded with smog.

Tue, 06/30/2026 | UW News

New study maps pollution disparities

A study co-led by CEE Professor Julian Marshall maps how air quality disparities shifted across states and sectors from 2002 to 2019.

UW Concrete Canoe paddlers in Grand Coulee approach shore as a teammate waves a UW flag in shallow water.

Thu, 06/25/2026

Concrete Canoe regional competition comes to the UW

The University of Washington hosted student teams from across the Pacific Northwest for a weekend of displays, presentations and races.

Tom Draeger photo

Tue, 06/09/2026

Tom Draeger honored as Distinguished Alumnus

The 1968 grad and longtime CEE supporter received the 2026 CEE Distinguished Alumni Award at commencement.

Transmission towers along the Columbia River at the Wanapum Dam.

Sun, 06/07/2026 | The Seattle Times

Can AI warm our rivers?

In a Seattle Times op-ed, Professor Faisal Hossain shares research on how data centers may be heating the Columbia River.

Purple balloons with a W on them.

Fri, 06/05/2026

Honors & awards

Congratulations to students, faculty and researchers who have received awards, scholarships and other honors.