For Sally Kleberg, Nicholas School Board member emeritus and long-time donor, caring for the land is a birthright, woven through generations of her South Texas family. Part of the fifth generation of the family that founded King Ranch, a 170-year-old family-owned ranch in Texas, Sally was taught early that survival […]
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The Karen Kirchof Internship Fund has helped many Nicholas School students gain summer internships to prepare them for careers in the environmental field. Kirchof, who passed away in 2019, influenced the careers of thousands of Nicholas School students during her 27 years as assistant dean and director of the school’s […]
This year the Nicholas School welcomed 15 new Nicholas Scholars with expertise ranging from power systems sustainability to ecotoxicology to community-based food production. Meet the new scholars below! Thank you for your support of these talented, driven students, who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to pursue their career […]
We are delighted to share our 2024-25 Annual Fund Impact Report. We hope it conveys the tremendous impact that donor support has had on the Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Marine Lab over the past year. Thanks to your generosity and commitment, the Nicholas School community continues to: […]
The Nicholas School and the Fuqua School of Business at Duke just announced their new Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability, a joint degree that prepares students to navigate complex systems, translate insight into strategy, and lead across industries. Unlike sustainability-focused degrees or general business management programs, this 10-month program […]
I realized I owed everything I had achieved in my professional career to Duke University and the education I received as a student there, and the continued education and professional opportunities it made available to me after I graduated. Tom Mowbray A love of the outdoors leads to study of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]