As one might suspect, a lot of things are uncertain for our Duke students given the current circumstances of the pandemic. Like many, Cameron Hawkins MEM/MBA ’22 had begun planning out her summer well in advance. In February, Hawkins was accepted to the EDF Climate Corps program where she was […]
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The Nicholas School Board of Visitors have always been a significant part of the success of our school. We would like to welcome two of our newest BOV members, Barb Smit T’79 P’11 and Brad Schwartz E’79! Smit earned her B.S. from Duke in Zoology, graduating in 1979. After completing […]
Letters reconnect classmates from the Duke School of Forestry Class of 1966 Written By: Adam Tompkins and Jeni Baker As countless students and alumni can attest, the Duke experience leaves an indelible impression. The relationships they form are one of the most valuable and enduring benefits of their time here. […]
Having the chance as a Master’s student to be paired with a mentor who works in their aspiring field is an opportunity that most students could only dream of. Thanks to the Alumni Council Fellows, this is a reality for several students at the Nicholas School. The Alumni-Student Mentorship Program […]
Taking a field trip to meet with emerging leaders is one way experiential learning helps Nicholas School students expand their knowledge beyond the classroom and can positively impact the direction of their careers. When the Ocean Policy Working Group took a trip to The Pew Charitable Trust in Washington, D.C. […]
GreenBiz is the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders, and every year, students and professionals come from all over the world to hear about the latest solutions and strategies for corporate environmental sustainability practices. This year, graduate students from the Nicholas School of the Environment attended GreenBiz19 in Phoenix […]
Our supply of coffee is directly being threatened by climate change. The $70 billion coffee industry has identified it as a significant operational challenge. Students and faculty at the Nicholas School of the Environment have been working in conjunction with Counter Culture Coffee (CCC) to discover and implement novel solutions […]
Each year, hundreds of students interview for internships with non-profit environmental organizations as part of the Stanback Internship Program. The program, which has been made possible through the generous support of Fred and Alice Stanback for more than 20 years, provides funding so that students can pursue career development opportunities […]
The Nicholas School of the Environment is pleased to announce its 2019 Reunion activities! This year, we will be offering: Dean’s Welcome Reception and Faculty Presentation Friday, April 12th, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Grainger Hall – 5th Floor BoardroomJoin Stanback Dean Toddi Steelman, PhD’96, and Curt Richardson, John O. […]
The Nicholas School of the Environment attracts not only the best and brightest students in the field to study with us, but also the most influential environmental researchers and leaders to join our faculty and help educate the next generation of leaders. This past month, several of our faculty members […]
In January, Sarah Strommen, MEM’99, was appointed as the new commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by Gov. Tim Walz. Strommen, who has served as the department’s assistant commissioner for parks, trails, fish and wildlife for the past four years, will lead the agency’s 2,700 employees and oversee […]
The graduate Class of 2019 has kicked off the Nicholas School’s first-ever Class Gift Campaign with a goal of $2,500. Alumna Maggie Peloso, BS’05 MEM’06 PhD’10, has stepped up to double the impact of that gift by offering to match every dollar up to the goal amount. Students can donate […]