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Finding magic in the unplanned: Highlighting traditions, culture, and adventures of the Samburu people

By Erin Dowd ’21 In March of 2020, I was lucky enough to be accepted as a Summer Fellow through the Global Research Institute.

Identifying a “Source of Hope” While Studying Economic Outcomes of Climate Change and Intergenerational Health Issues

By Madeline S. Helfer ’22 In the fall semester of 2019, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, Ranjan Shrestha, approached me with an opportunity. As

Skills of Freedom

A year ago, I gave this assignment to students in my community engagement course: Select and practice one skill that you believe will support

Counting Carbon for Campus Sustainability

By Zoey Mondshine ’21 Sustainability is a priority at William & Mary and greenhouse gas reporting is pivotal to future change on campus. This

Distant Discovery: Science Education Through a Screen

By Maggie Sheridan ’22 When I applied to become a Sustainability Ambassador to William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Discovery Lab

Solar Accessibility for Low- to Moderate-Income Communities

By Emma Rebour ’21 The Environmental Science & Policy major at William & Mary is characterized by its intersectional nature. Throughout my time at

Green Careers for a Sustainable Future

By Amelia Lowe ’21 As the Cohen Career Center’s Sustainability Ambassador, I conduct research on current trends in green careers and interview alumni in

Looking Back on Earth Week 2021

By Claire Hutcheson ’22 Returning to campus this spring after 9 months away due to COVID-19 and a semester off, I was looking for

Sustainability & Business: Adopting Sustainable Procurement Practices at William & Mary

By Justin Maynard ’23 This semester I was a Sustainability Ambassador with the Office of Sustainability. I was driven to become a Sustainability Ambassador