The Nicholas School strives to maintain positive relationships with alumni, hence the development of our alumni engagement initiative, Go·Grow·Give. One way alums can stay engaged with the Nicholas School is through our Executive Education program, which provides professional development opportunities for a variety of environmental and communication-based topics. Many alums […]
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When Zackary Johnson’s “algae ponds” were first being constructed last summer, there was a lot of speculation by visitors as to what exactly was being built in the large dirt hole next to the Administration Building. Was it a garden? A pool perhaps? It turns out it was equipment to […]
Michaela Margida MS’13 is changing the lives of chronically ill children and their families — one valentine at a time. In 2010, when Michaela Margida was still a student at the Nicholas School, she and her brother co-founded The Valentine Project: a small non-profit organization that distributes care packages to […]
The Nicholas School of the Environment is hosting its 4th Annual Reunion Weekend on April 13th and 14th, and there are two additions to the weekend’s schedule that are poised to make this year’s celebration the best yet. Beginning Friday evening, Dean Vincent will be giving an update on the school, followed […]
Love them or hate them, strategic plans are a must for any successful organization. The Duke Forest — one the University’s oldest and most dynamic resources — is no exception. While the origins of the Duke Forest date back to the 1920’s, it’s purpose and influence are still misunderstood by […]
Duke and Delta Airlines Team Up For Innovative Offsets Program, and You Can Help In a first-of-its-kind sustainability project, Duke University’s Carbon Offsets Initiative (DCOI) and Delta Air Lines recently announced the purchase of 5,000 ‘bundled’ carbon offsets. A single carbon offset is equal to one metric ton of carbon dioxide being […]
UPDATE: A new program installment is set to take place in Boston, MA on June 13th, 2018. Stay tuned for more information. The Duke Alumni Association, in collaboration with the Office of Development and Relations at the Nicholas School, recently held three programs focused on giving the Duke community an […]
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations (ODAR) piloted a program called “Home for the Holidays” in December, which paired current Nicholas School students with alumni who live in their hometowns over the holiday break. The program aimed to bring together students and alumni for a casual, yet informative catch-up conversation where students […]
Most of us have probably heard the statistic that 70% of our planet is ocean. But what you may not realize is that nearly two-thirds of our ocean is completely outside any country’s jurisdiction, an area known as the high seas or areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). Over the past […]
The creation of new technology has recently made significant contributions to solving critical issues in marine research and conservation. To increase Duke’s presence in this space, the Duke University Marine Lab is seeking to build a new facility that will provide a dedicated and equipped space for students and faculty […]
The Nicholas School of the Environment Board of Visitors has welcomed five new members to their roster, including experienced professionals with a wealth of expertise from a variety of backgrounds. As new members of the Board, the group will play a vital role in supporting, advocating, and fostering the achievement of […]
Nicholas School MEM/MF student, Kendall DeLyser, recently sat down to discuss what made her decide to pursue her education at the Nicholas School. In the following video, Kendall discusses the classes she has taken so far for her MEM/MF degree, what she plans to accomplish, and how she has made […]