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Students in our interdisciplinary graduate degree programs gain the knowledge, skills, and ability to influence a broad range of sustainability challenges in local communities, the workplace, and throughout global society.

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Earning a Graduate Degree in Times of Social Distancing
With the whole world now looking to online education, choosing a program experienced in virtual instruction is key. Our faculty are experts in online teaching. We design all courses in our degree programs to be accessible and engaging no matter where our students are in the world. 

  • The Online MNR curriculum and instruction are built around the needs of adult learners who need maximum flexibility. 
  • The Executive MNR classroom sessions are easy to attend virtually, allowing students to participate in cohort lectures, discussions, and team projects in real time. 
  • Our Global Study trips are paused for now, but will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.

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About The Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability 

Founded in 2014, the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) equips current and aspiring environmental and sustainability professionals with the credentials, competencies, connections, and confidence to become more effective leaders, now and in the future.

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    XMNR alum celebrates one year as environmental director of a transformed Brooklyn park , article

    XMNR alum Tim Howell talks about managing the Shirley Chisholm State Park, a large urban park in Brooklyn, NY; the importance of access to nature for city residents during the pandemic; and how the MNR program experience gave him the confidence and leadership skills necessary to step into a new role of Deputy Park Director.

    Date: Sep 24, 2020
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    Are you ready for a career pivot? , article

    Considering a career change? Jennifer Wills, Founder of J. Wills Coaching and Lead Career Coach at CLiGS, recommends several books to help you make a successful pivot.

    Date: Sep 17, 2020
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    Buenos Aires and Mendoza: exploring environmental sustainability in Argentina , article

    This October, students in Virginia Tech’s Online Master of Natural Resources (OMNR) program would have embarked on a 10-day Global Study trip to Argentina, where they would have immersed themselves in new landscapes and studied sustainability issues firsthand. While all overseas trips have been postponed in compliance with the university’s travel policies, we look forward to going back to Argentina as soon as it is safe to travel again.

    Date: Sep 10, 2020
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