“The sustainability challenge of our times calls for a new generation of effective, informed leaders. We prepare our students for careers that are both personally fulfilling and significant for their communities and the world."
Sustainability Professor Receives NSF CAREER AWARD for Fuel Cell Research
Dr Michael Gross seeks to create and preserve nanomaterials at incredibly high temperatures for more efficient, high-powered fuel cell technologies.
Changing Climate, Constant Faith
As stewards of the earth, we have an obligation to manage it wisely. The poor and disadvantaged are least likely to escape the effects of climate change.
Bill Ruckelshaus – A Remembrance
William (Bill) Ruckelshaus, the 1st and 4th Administrator of the EPA, passed away on November 27th. He has been praised as an environmental hero.
Sustainability Students Compete in Nespresso Challenge
WFU MAS students strategize environmentally-friendly initiatives for Nespresso to highlight and incorporate into their key marketing strategy.
MAS Students Awarded for Academic Achievement
The awardees from the 2016 cohort achieving the highest cumulative grade point average are Lauren Newton and Laura LoSciuto.
Local Craft Brewery Puts Sustainability on Tap
Foothills Brewery has achieved impressive reductions in resource and energy consumption and is committed to giving back to workers and the community.
Hanesbrands Gains Sustainability Insight Partnering with WFU
Students gain firsthand knowledge and experience with applied sustainability through WFU Sustainability Graduate Program corporate partnerships.
Will New Federal Coal Ash Rules Impact NC?
Dr. Stan Meiburg, former Acting Deputy Administrator for the EPA, breaks down the new rules and what impact, if any, they will have on North Carolina.
What the New US Farm Bill Means for Hemp Apparel
Now that hemp is available for broad cultivation, what's the opportunity for its use in apparel, and what's just hype?
Waste Streams to Consumer Goods
Repreve is a yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, turning an environmentally harmful waste stream into a new consumer product.
Stop ‘Yelping’ So Restaurants Can Stop Wasting
Restaurants face the challenge of incorporating sustainable practices while maintaining excellent guest reviews and satisfied employees.
Responsible by Nature: How Nature Exposure Can Influence Sustainability Outcomes
Scientific research and personal narratives show that humans have an inherent affinity towards nature which can change how sustainably we live.
The Rise of Eco-Athleisure
Consumers have the power to demand pragmatic innovation and change our purchasing behavior to support a more sustainable business model.
Alumna Speaks on Innovation in Energy Technology at Duke Energy
WFU/MAS alumna, Jessica Hamm, is part of the Emerging Technology Office (ETO) that focuses on new energy technologies.
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 6: Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Stroll the beautiful gardens and take in the amazing art collection at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art with Winston On The Weekends.
WFU Names Former EPA Official to Lead Graduate Programs in Sustainability
Stan Meiburg will lead the Master of Arts in Sustainability Program and associated dual degree and certificate programs at Wake Forest University.
Trump Failure to Lead on Climate Doesn’t Faze UN Policymakers in Bonn
The rest of the world will advance combating climate change by embracing alternative energy solutions that bring jobs & prosperity to their countries.
A Look Back by the Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability, Daniel Fogel
The WFU Sustainability Graduate Program creates opportunities for faculty to direct their teaching and scholarship toward sustainability-related topics.
Former Administrators Discuss the Future of the EPA
Seven former EPA Administrators call on Congress to affirm EPA’s bipartisan mission for scientific solutions to substantive health & environmental risks.
Purpose At Work: How Wrangler Is Creating The Next Generation Of Sustainable Fashion
Global fashion leaders must take on sustainability to meet growing demand and its impact on the earth’s finite resources.
State and Federal Relationships in Environmental Protection
Wake Forest's Sustainability Graduate Program hosts a distinguished panel of practitioners of state and federal policy in environmental protection.
WFU Sustainability Graduate Students in Belize
WFU Sustainability students work in a project partnership with the CZMAI of Belize advocating for national coastal conservation.
Strategic Sustainability
A book about how organizations can implement environmental sustainability science, theories, and ways of thinking to become more competitive.
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 1: Outdoor Life in Winston-Salem
Winston On The Weekends looks at the various outdoor activities near Winston-Salem, from hiking to climbing to rowing.
Racing Into the New Year
Take a ride with the Wake Forest University Sustainability Graduate Programs as they settle the great electric car debate!
The Frontline of Climate Change
The Outer Banks is at the frontline of climate change. Subsidence and escalating sea level rise make this shoreline one of the most threatened in the US.
Remarkable Networks: Survival of the Fittest Community
The morality of meeting humanity's basic needs conflicts with the generous systems that allowed such amazing growth and prosperity in the first place.
Wildlife Corridors: A Hopeful Antidote to Mass Extinction
Unlike past extinction events, this sixth extinction crisis is not caused by an asteroid impact or an ice age, but rather … humans.
Alumna Spotlight: Zero Waste Initiatives at Hanesbrands
Masters in Sustainability alumna blends both her career interests and passions as the Zero-waste Sustainability Analyst for Hanesbrands, Inc.
A Q&A with Sustainability Graduate Coley Schiro (MA’16)
Sustainability Graduate Alumna Coley Schiro is a North American representative for the London Stock Exchange’s Green Solutions team.
A Student Reflection on Human Centered Design
The human centered design process is a proven method to guide people towards a life well lived with harmony and balance.
Three-Minute Thesis: People's Choice Award Winner Norm Fraley
SUS 703 Natural Sciences for Sustainability course organizer, Norm Fraley, wins the People’s Choice Award for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
Design Thinking and Sustainability
Design Thinking creates innovations employing design sensibilities and methods to match technology, feasibility, and viability to solve human needs.
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 2: Old Salem and Cobblestone Farmers Market
Winston On The Weekends checks out Old Salem and the Cobblestone Farmers Market in Winston-Salem, NC.
Nexus and Sustainability
To achieve lasting social and economic development around the world, the sustainable use of all resources is crucial.
How Can We Best Equip our Students to Become Change Agents?
Environmental educators face increasing pressure to provide students with the education, tools, and opportunities to overcome the threat of climate change.
