Preparing students for world-changing careers
Join us to…
EXPLORE the world’s most pressing issues, from racial and economic injustice, to unsustainable food systems and food insecurity, to climate change
ANALYZE the social, economic, and environmental transformations necessary to address them
DEVELOP the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to make a difference
DISCOVER how you can join the people and organizations leading change
IMAGINE thriving, equitable, and sustainable communities within an ecologically healthy world
Welcome letter from the Department Chair, Dr. Laird Christensen
News
Sustainable Development Honors Brian "Bonny" Bonville with Charles Church Award for Stewardship and Sustainability
Nov 9, 2026
The Charles Church Award for Stewardship and Sustainability honors individuals whose work reflects a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, sus...
SD Student Sophie Schneider Selected as Chancellor's Scholar
Oct 21, 2026
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to recognize Sophie Schneider, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Agroecology and S...
SD Student Kate Borkowski Summits Mt. Kilimanjaro
Oct 11, 2026
Sustainable Development (SD) sophomore Kate Borkowski recently traveled to Tanzania to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, a snow-capped volcano that is Africa’...
What Our Alumni Are Saying
"My degree provided a strong foundation in comprehending sustainable, living systems that work with the natural rhythms of our environment. I learned practical skills in agricultural viability and lifestyle awareness, which have been expanded upon through life experience."