Lucas Joppa PhD’09, who didn’t get to attend his own graduation, said it was his “first time in robes” when he delivered the commencement address at the Nicholas School’s professional graduation ceremony on Friday, May 9. Joppa, a Nicholas School Board of Visitors member, is currently senior managing director and […]
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The Nicholas School Golf Club hosted its First Annual Student-Alumni Scramble on Saturday, May 3. Regional NSOE alumni and faculty were invited to play a round of golf with current students for networking, community, and fun. Congratulations to the tied winners of the scramble on Team 1 (left to right): […]
Alumni in the DC area got together for the Rock Creek Park Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day this year. The event was organized by Drew Howard MEM’14 and Lauren Latchford MEM’13.
Two Nicholas School alumni, Chad Nelsen MEM’96 and Taylor Price MEM’18, were featured in the latest edition of the Duke Magazine. In this issue, focusing on the MADE FOR THIS campaign, notable alumni share their perspectives on what Duke has meant to them, how the university prepared them for success, […]
Nicholas School Board of Visitors member Elizabeth “Beth” York Schiff AB’81, JD’85, P’14, P’22, has a number of reasons to give back. Her parents, Vann and Ann York, were devout Methodists who instilled their values in Beth and her siblings by serving people in need in their community of High […]
More than 150 alumni congregated at the Nicholas School on the weekend of March 29 to connect with fellow alums over lunch and enjoy a Ted-style talk by Nicholas School faculty. Dean Lori Snyder Bennear welcomed alumni and shared how the Nicholas School is advancing environmental innovations that can make […]
The Nicholas School’s Board of Visitors (BOV) and Alumni Council came together on Thursday and Friday, April 3-4, to hear about the latest research being conducted by students and faculty. After a welcome from Dean Lori Bennear and BOV Chair Kathryn Hoenig, MEM candidate Emily Siegel shared her research on […]
The health of people and the planet are intertwined. In addition to protecting our natural ecosystems, research conducted at the Nicholas School of the Environment has the power to answer questions about how to treat human ailments like infections, inflammation, and cancer. Studying our natural environment can also shed light […]
As a Nicholas School graduate, I know firsthand that addressing climate change isn’t just urgent—it’s smart business. By giving back, we’re investing in the next generation of leaders who will drive sustainable innovation, shape policy, and create economic opportunities in a rapidly changing world. – Cherie Wilson Cherie Wilson DEL-MEM’15, […]
Please welcome the 2025 NSOE Class Ambassadors! These current students are designing and implementing a campaign to raise money for the 2025 class gift. We encourage you to connect with them on LinkedIn and get to know these dedicated students. See their bios below. Diandre’ Richie MEM’26 is an environmental […]
Nicholas School alumni who are currently working as sustainable business leaders gathered Feb. 10-12 at GreenBiz 25 in Phoenix, Ariz. During the event, more than 3,000 environmental professionals learned what is next for decarbonization, disclosure, nature, supply chains, change management, strategic communications, and more.
Over the last several decades, a shift has taken place in the business of forestry. Once valued strictly for timber, forestlands are now recognized for their impact on carbon sequestration, water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitats. These shifts have created global demand for individuals who possess strong knowledge and […]