Andrea “Andie” Kolarova, MF-MEM’23, enjoyed studying at the Nicholas School so much, she just had to come back. As an undergraduate student, Andie became interested in everything from corporate sustainability to marine biology. Early on in her academic career, she joined the Pimm Lab, researching hummingbird feeding behavior and publishing […]
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Chuck Amsler, T’80, met Maggie O’Leary while they were both undergraduates spending the summer of 1978 at the Duke Marine Lab. She introduced herself when she saw him carrying scuba gear, and they soon arranged to go diving together. When Maggie badly cut her leg on an oyster shell during […]
By: Emily Siegel, MEM candidate Raquel Bensadoun, MEM‘19, didn’t plan on attending the Nicholas School. She nearly didn’t make the application deadline. However, when signs started appearing in her daily life, she knew she was meant to be at Duke. It started with an old professor’s Facebook post, then another […]
The Nicholas School of the Environment is excited to welcome all alumni back to campus on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, 2024, for Reunion Weekend! Please register before Friday, April 5. Activities will include a discussion with Dean Lori Bennear, the Master’s Projects Symposium, a Grainger Hall brunch […]
Chandler (Chan) Smith’s journey from an environmentally conscious undergrad at Duke to a pioneer in environmental management is a testament to his passion for the field and his commitment to giving back to the community that helped shape his future. Chan graduated with a BA in 1972, just before embarking […]
Eric and Laura Sorkin’s story is as sweet as it gets. After meeting at the Nicholas School, where they studied for their Master of Environmental Management, the couple has used their passion for sustainable landscapes to rise to the top of the organic maple syrup industry, all while navigating the […]
In conjunction with the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, the Nicholas School is hosting a social for our alumni who majored in toxicology, ecotoxicology, and related areas. Join Maxwell Leung, PhD’12 and other alumni for a casual happy hour on March 11 at 8:30 p.m. UTC. The event will take […]
Kathy knew from an early age that she wanted to be a forester. When a college recruiter told her about Duke’s 3-2 Program (three years in undergraduate studies followed by two years in graduate school to complete the MF program), she was determined to attend! At the time, no other […]
“We don’t save lives; we try to make life worth living again.” Blake came to the Nicholas School, then the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, in 1980 during a period of transition. As he recounted, the school was MUCH different in those days – largely a male, much smaller student body […]
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 […]
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. […]