Originally shared by the UGA College of Engineering

Dr. Durham, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach & Juneau Construction Company Professor in Civil Engineering, is one of four UGA faculty members to be awarded a 2025 Service-Learning Excellence Award, recognizing faculty for outstanding service-learning instruction and advancing service-learning scholarship.

Durham provides his students with opportunities to complete real-world engineering projects that benefit communities. By collaborating with Archway Partnership, a Public Service and Outreach unit, Durham’s students connect with clients and take the lead on various community development projects. Students work in teams to assess challenges, design innovative solutions and present actionable plans to clients. From developing pedestrian safety projects to improving stormwater mitigation to enhancing public spaces, his students gain hands-on experience while also developing professional skills as effective leaders and communicators.

Learn more about the online Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering.