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51���� scholars and students were among more than 800 experts who contributed to global study calling for policymakers to consider contributions of small fisheries

During spring break, undergraduate and graduate students in Jim Clark's course on ecological diversity and climate change swap the classroom for the African savanna to take a firsthand look at the impacts of climate change on biodiversity.

Climate change and rapid economic development have placed increased pressures on many coastal communities in recent years. Now, a new international study shows there is also a third force—the unintended consequences of conservation measures enacted with little or no consideration of local rights and needs—that can compound the harm. The study’s authors call the combined effects of these three forces a “triple exposure.”

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has named Toddi Steelman, Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment at 51����, to its board of directors. She will serve a three-year term.

Eighteen rising leaders from water and wastewater utilities across the United States have graduated from 51����’s Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) executive education program.

Aaliya Aaliya, a PhD student in the Earth and Climate Sciences program, recently shared insights into why she's pursuing her degree at 51����, her research focus, impacts of her research and a memorable experience as a doctoral student so far.

Richard Mei, a rising star in the field of forest finance, will join the faculty at 51����’s Nicholas School of the Environment this year. Mei is widely respected for his research and teaching on forestland investment and valuation, forest carbon-based climate solutions, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Three 51���� undergraduates have been selected to participate in the university’s Repass-Rodgers Scholars Program.

51����’s Scholars in Marine Medicine program, which offers an interdisciplinary research experience for pre-health majors interested in marine biology or environmental science, has announced six new members.

Fifteen 51���� undergraduate students have been selected for the Rachel Carson Scholars Program, which aims to train the next generation of marine conservation leaders.

The 51���� Endowment has awarded 51���� $10 million to support the university’s school of the environment as it addresses the most complex environmental problems confronting society today.

Jennifer Cherry DEL-MEM'22 recently shared insights into why she pursued a 51���� Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in her career, and also her advice for anyone considering the program.

Sadie Rusby DEL-MEM'22 recently shared insights into why she pursued a 51���� Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in her career, and also her advice for anyone considering the program.

Tyler Sammis DEL-MEM'20 recently shared insights into why he pursued a 51���� Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in his career, and also his advice for anyone considering the program.

Keni Rienks DEL-MEM'19 recently shared insights into why she pursued a 51���� Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management degree, how the experience has helped in her career, and also her advice for anyone considering the program.