Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability

07/02/2025

Discover how Virginia Tech’s Master of Natural Resources program helps people build rewarding sustainability careers!

The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) program at Virginia Tech offers professionals a flexible, impactful path to apply sustainability in real-world careers.

06/27/2025

https://cligs.vt.edu/blog/ashley-mckeon.html

Meet Ashley McKeon, a VT XMNR student balancing career, family, and her studies in natural resources!

Earning a graduate degree was always on Ashley McKeon’s to-do list. After earning her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Portland in Oregon, she figured she would work for a few years, get a graduate degree, and then “do my real career.”

05/29/2025

Van de Gevel officially starts on July 1, succeeding Paul Winistorfer, who is retiring after 16 years as dean.

05/16/2025

Congratulations to some of our newest graduates, let’s go Hokies!

05/06/2025

In the final post of our "Art and Sustainability" series, Virginia Tech Executive Master of Natural Resources graduate Maribeth Diggle reflects on how sustainability is interwoven into our daily choices and creative practices. Discover how intentional actions, from local sourcing to artistic expression, contribute to a more sustainable future.

https://cligs.vt.edu/blog/art-and-sustainability-part5.html

This is a five-part Arts and Sustainability blog post series authored by Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) alumni Maribeth Diggle. The series includes posts featuring artists who have created works about climate, technicians who face sustainable materials challenges, and how one leader in...

04/09/2025

Tune in today from 2:30pm - 3:45PM for a discussion on recent AI research trends! Learn about insights into this subject from industry leaders.

https://news.vt.edu/notices/geog-ai-series.html

A link to join will be listed in the comments.

This series provides an opportunity to explore cutting-edge AI applications and their impact on society, policy, and industry.

04/07/2025

Tune in today for a discussion on AI Literacy and Social Impacts! Learn about insights into this subject from industry leaders.

https://news.vt.edu/notices/geog-ai-series.html

A link to join will be listed in the comments.

This series provides an opportunity to explore cutting-edge AI applications and their impact on society, policy, and industry.

04/02/2025

https://cligs.vt.edu/blog/Hugo-Mogollon-Honored-With-2025-CNRE-Recent-Alumni-Award.html

We’re proud to recognize Hugo Mogollon (XMNR '15) as the recipient of the 2025 Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment Recent Alumni Award! His leadership in conservation and sustainable food systems, from Freshfarm to the Galápagos Conservancy, exemplifies the spirit of Ut Prosim.

Congratulations, Hugo!

03/31/2025

03/31/2025

Tune in today for a discussion on AI and the law. Explore how AI is shaping legal landscapes with expert insights.

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This series provides an opportunity to explore cutting-edge AI applications and their impact on society, policy, and industry.