Graduation

Graduating NC State College of Engineering student Kaitlyn Gainey poses for a portrait on Centennial Campus. Photo by Adam Jennings

May 4, 2026

Kaitlyn Gainey ’26: From Wolfpack Family to Finding a Home in CCEE

Where did you grow up? When did you realize you wanted to study construction engineering? I’m from Asheboro, North Carolina, which is about an hour and a half away. I…

May 17, 2023

Rhett & Link spend a mythical measure with CCEE and ISE

More than two decades after their own graduations from NC State, LA-based comedy duo Rhett McLaughlin (BSCE 2000) and Link Neal returned to their old stomping grounds to send off…

May 15, 2023

148 CCEE students graduate in Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony

About 148 undergraduate and graduate students, along with more than 1,250 friends and families, gathered in the McKimmon Center on Friday, May 5, for the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. CCEE…

Apr 28, 2023

Four CCEE graduates win 2023 Outstanding Senior Awards

All CCEE graduates shine in their own way, using their degrees to create and improve sustainable infrastructure for the betterment of society. There are a select few, however, that demonstrate…

Dec 19, 2022

More than 90 CCEE students graduate in Fall 2022 ceremony

About 95 undergraduate and graduate students, along with friends and families, gathered in the McKimmon Center on Friday, December 16, for the Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony. Alumnus and S&ME Vice…

Nov 21, 2021

Fall 2023 Graduation Information

Fall 2023 CCEE Graduation Ceremony Friday, December 15, 2023 ~ 10:00am ~ McKimmon Center, Room 1 Reception immediately following the ceremony in Room TBA Questions contact: UG: Rachael Ayres GRAD: …

May 12, 2021

Virtual Celebration of Spring 2021 Graduates

Congratulations to our Spring 2021 graduates! We are impressed with your hard work and accomplishments at NC State, and we look forward to following your careers! Because we cannot have…

Dec 20, 2019

Winter Graduation at a Glance

On Thursday afternoon, December 19th the department held our graduation ceremony at McKimmon Center. Dozens of family and friends, some who had traveled internationally, gathered to honor about 100 graduates.…

May 13, 2019

Graduation at a Glance

On Friday afternoon, May 10th, the department held our graduation ceremony at McKimmon Center. Hundreds of family and friends, some who had traveled internationally, gathered to honor more than 150…

May 14, 2018

“We are needed!” Keynote speaker tells graduates that the future is bright.

On Friday afternoon, May 11, almost 150 graduates of the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering celebrated the completion of their degrees. Hundreds of family and friends traveled from throughout the…

Dec 18, 2017

Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Graduates!

On Thursday December 14th an enthusiastic gathering of faculty, family, and friends attended the Fall graduation ceremony honoring our Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering graduates. The ceremony, held at the…

Jan 31, 2017

Graduation Speaker: Look for Unconventional Pathways and Be Open to Change

On December 15th, 2016, a total of 127 degrees were awarded to CCEE graduates, including 68 Bachelor’s, 45 Master’s and 14 Doctorates. Graduation speaker and alumna Emilee P. Blount, PE (BSCE…