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, […]
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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.
More than 100 Duke alumni and friends gathered at San Francisco’s Exploratorium on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to hear how Nicholas School faculty and students are developing a robust technology commercialization platform for scalable products and services that will benefit the planet, help people live better lives, and create economic value. […]
The Coastal Resiliency Research Symposium, held Sept. 19-20 at the Duke University Marine Lab, brought together a number of Duke alumni working in areas from law to community engagement to scientific research. During the symposium, organized by the Park Institute of America, environmental experts from across the country discussed how […]
Eight new faculty members joined the Nicholas School over the past academic year, bringing extensive expertise and fresh perspectives in areas such as water and coastal change, geochemistry, natural resources finance, and environmental justice. We are excited to see their passion and in-depth knowledge continue to advance teaching and research […]
Bruce Molnia, MA’69, points to two photographs, side by side. The first is of an enormous glacier sandwiched between ice-capped mountains. The second shows a river almost hidden by towering trees with a green mountain in the background. It’s hard to see the similarities until you realize they are pictures […]
By: Emily Siegel Isaac Rosenthal, MEM ‘21, represents the spirit of the Nicholas School and the passionate alumni it produces. Isaac, currently a Senior Program Manager at National Grid, credits much of his knowledge and success to his time in graduate school. With an MEM degree to thank and the […]
By: Emily Siegel Alex O’Neill, MEM-MF’19, a Nicholas Scholar and all-around go-getter, has quickly excelled in his career since graduating from the Nicholas School. As a program manager with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Geospatial Program, Alex has combined the technical coursework of graduate school with the wide range […]
More than 100 Nicholas School alumni gathered at Grainger Hall on Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, to reconnect and hear more about the progress made toward the goals of both the school and the Duke Climate Commitment. On Thursday, alumni joined the Master’s Project Symposium to learn about the professional […]
Nearly 50 members of the Board of Visitors and Alumni Council met in Durham, N.C., on Thursday and Friday, March 21-22, to learn about ongoing research and initiatives at the school. The Nicholas School Alumni Council began the day at Grainger Hall with a welcome message from Council President Kira […]
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 […]