“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."
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 9: Bowman Gray Stadium Racing
Buckle up... it's time for some racing! The Bowman Gray Racetrack has a rich history and is a part of what makes Winston-Salem such a great place.
The Most Valuable Outcome of Human Centered Design is the Mindset
Human-Centered Design transforms the creativity generated from curious minds into innovative ideas to solve complicated problems and transform the world.
WFU Sustainability Graduate Students in Belize
WFU Sustainability students work in a project partnership with the CZMAI of Belize advocating for national coastal conservation.
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?
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.
How is North Carolina Delisting Waters that Violate EPA Copper Levels?
The state proposed reclassifying Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin avoiding corrective action required by State & Federal law to reduce copper concentrations.
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.
Sustainability Students Compete in Nespresso Challenge
WFU MAS students strategize environmentally-friendly initiatives for Nespresso to highlight and incorporate into their key marketing strategy.
People of all Faiths Face Climate Change with Hope, Action, Urgency
One of the primary responsibilities of human beings to is ensure the maintenance of that universal harmony and balance that is creation.
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.
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.
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 7: RiverRun Film Festival
One of Winston's best annual events is the RiverRun Film Festival, a 10-day showcase of the best independent films from around the globe.
Healthier. Cleaner. More Efficient.
Home builders are realizing that sustainability practices are good business. They can build communities with a sustainability lens.
Yes, You Can (travel 1100 miles over 5 days in a Chevy Bolt!)
Long-distance EV travel is possible. It requires planning to anticipate where charging stations are. It also requires patience.
Greensboro Updates Filtration System as EPA Tightens Regulations on Toxic Chemicals
The City of Greensboro is upgrading one of its major water treatment plants to help reduce potentially harmful chemicals found in the drinking water.
Stan Meiburg Joins the Wake Forest Sustainability Graduate Program
Wake Forest University welcomes Dr. Stan Meiburg ('75) as Director of the Graduate Department of Sustainability.
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.
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.
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 5: Winston-Salem Dash Baseball
Winston On The Weekends takes you to the amazing home of Winston's minor league baseball team, the Winston-Salem Dash.
Conservation in the Outer Banks
Locals with deep roots in the Outer Banks face challenges of over-development and continual threats of ocean-front flooding and hurricane damage.
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.
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.
U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Accord Could Take up to 4 Years
While the President told the world that “we’re getting out” of the international agreement, experts note that the US cannot simply walk away.
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.
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.
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.
Kathmandu Valley’s Ancient Stone Spouts
Stone spouts provide water stability and represent a fundamental element of Kathmandu Valley’s intangible and tangible cultural heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Sustainable New Academic Year
Think globally, act locally. We have unprecedented access to a world of data, but for change to happen, it takes individual commitment and action.
Sustainability and Change
We must think beyond what will happen tomorrow. To anticipate the legacy our actions will leave succeeding generations.
The Air You Breathe: San Antonio's Air Quality
The City of San Antonio works to make citizens healthier through asthma education and meeting EPA ground ozone attainment standards by 2020.
Winston On The Weekends - Episode 8: Theater Scene
Are you in the mood to watch a movie or catch a show? Winston On The Weekends takes you to the theater scene in Winston-Salem, NC.
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.
