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Urban food security: old wine in a new bottle , articleBack from the recent MNR Global Study trip to Italy, Center Director Michael Mortimer examines the concept of short supply chains, or the zero-kilometer approach, a sustainable norm in managing agricultural supply and demand in Europe for hundreds of years and a possible way forward today.
Date: May 23, 2023 -
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Wanted: systems leaders for the circular economy transition , articleExecutive MNR student Brian Kaye shares insights on the current state of the circular economy and how his understanding of excellence in sustainability leadership has evolved as a result.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Q&A with Holly Wise, an international development expert and MNR faculty , articleHolly Wise has enjoyed a distinguished career in the Foreign Service, where she led systems change initiatives within the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed programs and projects in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, before joining the XMNR faculty in 2012. David Robertson, Program Director, talks to Holly about these experiences, lessons learned, and her advice to sustainability professionals.
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
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Sustainability solutions across the border: Lessons from systems leaders in Mexico , articleExecutive MNR alum Tracey Coe writes about how her experiences during the program’s Global Study in Mexico redefined her understanding of systems leadership and what success looks like for an environmental professional.
Date: Feb 14, 2023 -
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Humor, storytelling, and empathy: Dr. Joe Albert on what makes a leader stand out , articleJoe Albert is a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, and Professor of Practice in Virginia Tech’s Master of Natural Resources program. We sat down with him to discuss what makes a good leader, and why it’s so important to have strong leadership in the sustainability field.
Date: Jan 10, 2023 -
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More than a study abroad: XMNR’s global field experience and capstone project , articleThe XMNR Global Study experience is more than a typical study abroad; it is an opportunity for students to connect and build relationships with their professional peers who are practicing and applying principles for sustainable development in another part of the world.
Date: Oct 18, 2022 -
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Oyster restoration in Lafayette River: a success story , articleOysters are a vital part of coastal health. MNR (Online) student Tom Johnson writes about the collaborative efforts focused on restoring populations, and in turn, the marine environment, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
Date: Oct 11, 2022 -
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Independent study elective course equips MNR students with applied research experience , articleIndependent study encourages MNR (Online) students to dive deeper into an area of interest in the sustainability field, such as climate change, wildlife crimes, and more. Program graduates Chris Larsen and Sophie Parker share their experience.
Date: Oct 04, 2022 -
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A custom cohort graduate program: what makes the Executive MNR stand out , articlePersonalization is essential in thoughtful teaching and effective learning. We spoke with eight faculty members to discuss what sets our Executive Master of Natural Resources program apart.
Date: Sep 20, 2022 -
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MNR students team up with international NGO to help support conservation of the endangered African painted dog , articleFor over 10 years, MNR faculty member Dr. Heather E. Eves has incorporated experiential learning into her "Adaptive Management" course, with students serving as professional consultants to international conservation organizations.
Date: Sep 13, 2022
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