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The University of Kentucky (UK, UKY, or U of K) is a public land-grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities (the other being Kentucky State University) and the institution with the highest enrollment in the state, with 30,545 students as of fall 2019.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY prepares students for impactful careers addressing critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, the department provides a rigorous curriculum focused on designing, constructing, and managing vital systems essential for public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Students benefit from hands-on research opportunities, engagement with experienced faculty, and connections with industry and the community. The programs equip graduates with the skills needed to shape the built and natural world, tackling complex issues in areas like sustainable materials, transportation, water resources, and structural integrity. This prepares them for diverse roles in a constantly evolving global landscape.
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