Alumni News
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Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees
Published on May 21, 2021
The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017. -
CSUS alumnus spotlight: Tim Eder
Published on February 28, 2021
Tim reflects on the importance of sustaining the Great Lakes in his life and career. -
CSUS student proposes legislation to expand sustainability education in Michigan schools
Published on February 28, 2021
Recent CSUS alumna Courtney Boersema, along with instructor Bob Wilson and MSU Sustainability director Amy Butler, created legislation to include sustainability curriculum in the Michigan Green Schools Program. -
Making meaningful connections in the sustainability community
Published on December 9, 2020
Gillian Chirillo’s involvement in clubs and networking opportunities has strengthened her connections to the sustainability professionals she wants to work with. -
Cultivating sustainable leadership in agriculture, food, and natural resources education and beyond
Published on November 30, 2020
Dr. Aaron McKim shares about his research, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Community Sustainability. -
Meaders’ legacy: Supporting generations of agriscience students
Published on November 30, 2020
The O. Donald and Martha Meaders Agriculture & Natural Resources Endowment Fund supports students in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education program. -
CSUS alumna spotlight: Alexis Hermiz
Published on November 30, 2020
Alexis shares about her decision to attend MSU and her involvement in the CANR Alumni Association after graduation. -
ESS major gets involved during her time at MSU
Published on November 11, 2020
Lizzy Asker shares the value of participating in community engagement courses and student organizations at MSU. -
New CSUS master's program to address ag educator shortage: A conversation with a recent graduate, Katelyn Kelley
Published on October 14, 2020
Katelyn shares how the agriculture, food and natural resources education master's program has helped her advance in her teaching career. -
Jiayi Yang is putting sustainability theory into practice
Published on October 7, 2020
Using what she’s learned in the Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism major, Jiayi applied her knowledge of sustainability during an exciting summer internship at Nanjing Agricultural University. -
Bob Wilson named a finalist for a Michigan Governor’s Fitness Award
Published on October 1, 2020
This is one honor among many in Bob's lifelong sustainability career. -
Making better decisions: Strengthening environmental policy with social and cultural evaluation
Published on September 25, 2020
A recent paper co-authored by MSU researcher Doug Bessette underscores the importance of involving Indigenous stakeholders in public policy assessments and decisions. -
CSUS student seeks to support tourism in Jamaica
Published on September 17, 2020
Doctoral student came to MSU for interdisciplinary program studying tourism, land management and conservation practices. -
Cameron Webb on finding a major that gets him outdoors and keeps him on his feet
Published on September 2, 2020
Cameron’s love of the outdoors sparked his interest pursuing a career in sustainable parks and tourism. -
Canners at the game: The role and motivations of informal recyclers at football tailgates
Published on August 28, 2020
A recent study from CSUS graduate student Noleen Chikowore and faculty member Dr. John Kerr explores the role of informal recyclers who collect refundable cans and bottles, also known among themselves as canners. -
Letters from CSUS faculty: Dr. Chuck Nelson and Dr. Doug Bessette
Published on August 18, 2020
Dr. Nelson reflects on his 50+ years at MSU as he approaches retirement, and Dr. Bessette shares his unique perspective as an alumni and now professor in our department. -
Environmental studies and sustainability student is prepared to solve environmental issues
Published on August 5, 2020
Courtney Boersema's passion for environmental studies is what led her to a major in the Department of Community Sustainability. -
AFNRE major personalizes her MSU studies to pursue an equine career
Published on July 8, 2020
Meghan Randolph made the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major her own by pursuing coursework in equine studies at MSU. -
SPRT student is passionate about a career in youth and community recreation
Published on June 10, 2020
Andre Harris is a Sustainable Parks, Recreation, & Tourism major. He’s excited about getting youth and teens involved in outdoor recreation programs. -
Graduating senior shares what brought her to the ESS major, talks about transition to virtual learning
Published on May 7, 2020
Becky Maurer discovered her passion for the environment in her high school AP Environmental Science class. When she came to MSU, she knew she wanted to pursue a major and career that would help her learn to how to manage our environment more sustainably.
Recent alumni news
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CSUS alumna, Megan Reed, found support from CSUS faculty key to helping her achieve her career goals
Published on March 17, 2025
Megan Reed, class of ’22, shares how support from CSUS faculty allowed her to complete her degree while working full time, preparing her for her career goals doing remediation work in EGLE. -
CSUS commemorates Marsha Edington in tree planting ceremony
Published on November 1, 2024
Friends and family of Marsha Edington, CSUS graduate program secretary, gathered on October 17th, 2024 to commemorate her life and contributions to the CSUS community in a ceremonial tree planting. -
Community Sustainability 2024 Undergraduate Honors Award Winners
Published on May 1, 2024
The Department of Community Sustainability Honors Award Winners were announced for the 2024 graduates. These awards are given to those students who distinguish themselves in leadership, scholarship, and service during their undergraduate education.
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