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 […]
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On Tuesday, Dec. 16, a ribbon-cutting celebration marked the opening of a new bridge over New Hope Creek in Duke Forest. The removal and replacement of the old concrete bridge, built by the Conservation Corps in the 1930s, restores natural flow conditions, improves aquatic habitat, and reduces streambank erosion. While […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]