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Article ItemMNR alum Adam Schellhammer expands his career to new fields and countries , article
The field of sustainability is one that requires everyone—from field practitioners to communicators to policymakers. Master of Natural Resources graduate Adam Schellhammer shares his unexpected career change from field to facilitator.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
Article ItemStewardship’s a hoot with the nest box crew , article
In his article for the Bay Journal, Tyler Walston, XMNR19, shares his hopes for how a simple backyard bird box can lead to a citizenry more engaged on environmental issues.
Date: Jun 14, 2022 -
Article ItemMNR alum Richard Gustafson advances sustainability in Appalachia’s farming community , article
As the effects of climate change increase across the globe, localized conservation and sustainability approaches are more important than ever. Recent Master of Natural Resources graduate Richard Gustafson shares his experience working with landowners and farmers in Appalachia to prioritize their resource needs and the needs of the community while preserving the land for decades to come.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
Article ItemMNR alum and 2022 commencement speaker Roxanne Paul launches Earth Day Symposium, new recycling practices on campus , article
After her retirement from Virginia Tech in June, MNR alum Roxanne Paul, the graduate student commencement speaker for Virginia Tech’s Washington, D.C., ceremony, plans to continue her work as a climate activist through volunteerism.
Date: May 24, 2022 -
Article ItemExecutive MNR alum Nikki Mehta integrates technology and sustainability in her career pivots , article
Nikki Mehta, XMNR19, has worked in the tech industry for the majority of her career. Her experience in the Executive MNR program has broadened her perspective and expanded her career priorities to put sustainability at the heart of everything she does.
Date: May 17, 2022 -
Article ItemXMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , article
Patrick Schuler, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, talks about his initial apprehension about the utility of the leadership classes in the program. A former military officer and seasoned civil servant with ample leadership experience, he shares how his perspective shifted to a broader sense of what leadership truly means, how much he still needs to learn, and the importance of doing so.
Date: Apr 12, 2022 -
Article ItemRegenerative travel: reducing environmental impact is just the beginning , article
Regenerative travel is the only way for the tourism industry to build back better and that is what travelers are asking for, writes Makayla Haertel, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural resources (XMNR) program.
Date: Mar 01, 2022 -
Article ItemHow to lead from where you are: recent XMNR grad reflects on his education journey , article
Ammar Khan, a 2021 Executive MNR graduate, shares lessons from his journey to make a career pivot into the sustainability field. During the year-long accelerated master’s program, Ammar took a unique approach to gain practical experience, apply classroom lessons to real-world projects, and ultimately learn what it means to lead from where you are.
Date: Feb 08, 2022 -
Article ItemFinding work–life–school balance: Tips from our students , article
Plan ahead, carve out work time each day, and believe in yourself: MNR students share pro tips for thriving in an online graduate education program designed for working professionals.
Date: Feb 01, 2022 -
Article ItemCommunity-based climate change solutions: the value of public–private partnerships in water management , article
In their class project on the Clean Water Partnership, students in the 2021 Executive MNR cohort saw an opportunity to scale up community partnerships and come up with climate adaptation solutions that community leaders could incorporate into their plans.
Date: Jan 04, 2022
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