Written by Victoria Salinas, climate leader in residence at Duke University, and Akash Aithal, market research professional at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version first published by Training Industry for learning and development leaders in April 2026. Extreme weather is […]
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Written by Victoria Salinas, Climate Leader in Residence at Duke University, and David Leathers, Director of Climate and Extreme Weather at the Health Action Alliance Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version first published by Training Industry for learning and development leaders in February 2026. As summer begins, […]
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 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 […]
The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) announced on March 30 that James McGuire T’00, a proven leader with more than 20 years of experience in conservation, environmental policy, law, science and public service, will join the organization as its new state director. As the Texas state director, McGuire will work closely with […]
The Nicholas School alumna and donor reflects on environmental education, faith and philanthropy, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. You delivered the closing comments at the recent Critical Minerals event in DC. How did that go? I was honored to be asked! I really wanted to do justice to […]
Jeffrey Vincent, Clarence F. Korstian Professor of Forest Economics and Management and former co-chair of the Master of Forestry program at the Nicholas School of the Environment, is planning to retire in 2027. We spoke with Jeff about the changes he’s seen in the program and what he’s most proud […]
Interview by Cakey Worthington MEM’16, MF’16 Anne (Liberti) Payeur MF’16 and Hunterr Payeur MF’16 met as students in Duke University’s Master of Forestry program at the Nicholas School of the Environment. More than a decade later, both have built careers rooted in forestry, conservation, and land stewardship—while also building a […]
Lori Bennear, Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment, and Jerry Lynch, Vinik Dean of the Pratt School of Engineering, kicked off an event in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Feb. 26, to celebrate Duke’s distinctive cross-disciplinary collaboration on critical minerals. During the event, co-sponsored by the environment and […]
Interview by Tommy Caggiano MEM/MF’15 Tell me about yourself and how your interest in forestry and conservation began. It started with time outdoors growing up in the Adirondacks in upstate New York, a place that’s both a working forest landscape and a protected region. I saw firsthand how land management […]