Forestry alumni, students, and faculty had a chance to deepen their connections and make new ones during the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Alumni Social, held Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Tacoma, Wash. The gathering took place during the SAF annual national convention, “Rooted Future: Growing in a Dynamic World.” The […]
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More than 300 Duke alumni and friends came together in Boston on Thursday, Oct. 8, for an evening of inspiration and learning. Attendees explored the next generation of climate solutions during a hands-on workshop led by Judy Ledlee, Executive-in-Residence and Executive Director of Design Climate; Doug Nowacek, Director of Research […]
Around 20 Nicholas School alumni came together in downtown Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to catch up, make new connections, and welcome Dr. Joel Fodrie, new director of the Duke University Marine Lab! See photos from the event below.
The Nicholas School’s 2025–26 Impact Report, released this month, offers a glimpse of the research, mentorship, and hands-on learning that donor generosity makes possible every day. While this past year brought challenges and uncertainty, our community remained focused on the work that matters: preparing students to lead, advancing solutions through […]
The Nicholas School announced two awardees of the Dean’s Research Venture Initiative, a seed funding program for early-stage environmental research ideas with potential for high impact. Read more about these innovative projects below and their potential to protect both communities and the environment. The rich forests of the southeastern U.S. […]
The R/V Shearwater, Duke’s “classroom at sea” at the Duke University Marine Lab, continued to facilitate discovery, learning, and connection during the 2025-26 academic year. The research vessel hosted a number of research experiences, from monitoring marine life, to sampling water near methane seeps, to designing whale detection buoys. Through […]
Peter Layton stepped into the role of Chair of the Nicholas School Board of Visitors in July 2026, after 14 years serving on the board. He is one of the founding partners of Blackthorne Capital Management, LLC, and is CEO and owner of the Tallgrass Group, the parent company of […]
Sarah Lambert Daniels T’00 MEM’05 has been a member of the Nicholas School Board of Visitors since 2024. She is currently president of the Aspen School District Board in Aspen, Colo. Prior to moving to Colorado, she served on the board of the educational foundation in Los Altos, Calif. Sarah […]
Interview by Grace Hancock, MEM’20 Chandra Christmas-Rouse T’16 is an urban planner, economic mobility strategist and artist based in Chicago. She is the founding principal of Marie Consulting Group (MCG), a strategic consulting firm that partners with social change leaders to ensure communities thrive in place and to transform systems […]
Interview by Grace Hancock MEM’20 Emily Vuxton MEM’11 is the Director of External Affairs for The Nature Conservancy. She specializes in advancing important conservation priorities for the state of Louisiana. She holds a master’s degree from Duke University. She serves on the Audubon Commission as a mayoral appointee. Can you […]
Can you tell me a little about yourself? When did you first find your passion for this work, and where has that path taken you? Absolutely. I grew up surrounded by water on Long Island so the coast has always been part of my life. As a kid, I’d stand […]
Bethany Olmstead is the Director of Conservation for the Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to employing unique approaches to conserving land; it creates innovative solutions and enduring partnerships with communities, government and business to ensure that every conservation dollar delivers maximum impact. Her environmental career spans three decades, including […]