Lipscomb University, Institute for Sustainable Practice

01/10/2026

Here are two photos from Tennessee’s recent annual governor’s environmental stewardship awards. The photo on the left is pretty cool to us because it includes three Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) employees that we previously taught and advised in our Lipscomb sustainability academic program, and a fourth Lipscomb alumnus who earned her education degree and also works at TDEC. The second photo represents alumni of lifetime achievement awards, including the 2026 recipient, former Governor, U.S. Senator, and former University of Tennessee president, Lamar Alexander. Senator/Governor Alexander gave the distinct honor of accepting his award to Michael Butler of the infamous Tennessee Wildlife Federation. What an honor and privilege it was for our director to be in the presence of, and to feel the energy of, such a diverse group of past and future conservation and sustainability leaders.

29/09/2026

Thank you Nick Beres Media at NewsChannel 5 Network for hosting me on Morning Line to share our view of challenges in the present and our hope for our future regarding climate change and action. The news team at Channel 5 care about our community and their children’s prosperous future.

Nick Beres welcomes Dodd Galbreath, Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Sustainability for the Institute for Sustainable Practice at Lipscomb University.

05/08/2026

Is thriving in ? The American Accounting Association's annual global conference, wrapping up TODAY with 3,000+ attendees, has integrated sustainability into its agenda this year, after three prior stand-alone annual events. On Sunday, the AAA held a pre-conference sustainability workshop PLUS 18 individual sessions, Monday through Thursday, focusing mostly on but also climate risk/reporting, net-zero pledges, sustainable water use, and others. Our graduate sustainability metrics instructor, Susan Coomer Galbreath, Ph.D., CPA, FSA, presented twice on teaching, learning, and undergraduate student success. Thank you, University College of Business and Lipscomb University College of Leadership & Public Service, for allowing us to attend.

23/07/2026

Originally from Arcadia, CA, I serve as the Stormwater Quality Coordinator for Williamson County, where I safeguard local water resources, lead community education and outreach initiatives, and assist with floodplain management. I'm passionate about civic duty and connecting with the people our County Government is entrusted to protect.

My Calling: I'm building a long-term career in public service, grounded in my faith and a Christ-centered approach to leadership and stewardship. Every day, I'm motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in my community.

Why Sustainability: I'm drawn to sustainability's diverse and interdisciplinary nature. This field equips us with a well-rounded perspective and practical knowledge to address complex environmental and community challenges. By deepening my expertise in sustainability, I aim to expand my impact and contribute meaningfully to the protection and resilience of our natural resources and communities.

Serving others isn't just what I do—it's who I am. 💧🌱

13/07/2026

Day 1 of Advanced Sustainability Study in New England began with thunderstorms and floods in Nashville that delayed 75% of our flights to Boston. However, due to good plane reservation timing, fall back flights could be rebooked or left late but early enough to get 18 people to Concord, MA by planes, trains, and automobiles, just in time for dinner. Day 2 began with inspiration from conservation efforts at Walden Pond; financial success at Verrill Farms, literary wisdom at Ralph Waldo Emerson’s home; 10,000 to 251 years of geological and American history at the Concord Museum; and FUN kayaking on the same Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers that Native Americans and Henry David Thoreau knew first! Day 3 begins tomorrow!

10/07/2026

We are beginning our 7-day study of advanced sustainability in New England tomorrow, AND we are already "beginning to see the light!" Follow us all week right here!

08/07/2026

Are there sustainability jobs in Middle Tennessee? YES!! Out of 4.000+ posted in the United States TODAY, the first five on the list below reside or can be located in Middle Tennessee. In fact, over the past 19 years of equipping sustainability leaders, most of our MS and MS/MBA alumni HAVE STAYED in Middle Tennessee and pursued higher-paying, more meaningful sustainability careers. Our students also come from almost every imaginable background, reflecting the "all hands on deck" demand for diverse and collaborative problem solvers in this field. You may be surprised that almost half of our students come from business training; about ten percent are engineers; about 20 percent come from science backgrounds; and the remainder come from a variety of communication, education, and other disciplines. Are you looking for an impactful and prosperous career change or pathway? Contact [email protected] today to learn how you can work full-time and attend classes live, online, or via recordings, on your schedule, before your opportunities to learn conveniently, grow dramatically, and transform prosperously pass you by. , , , , , , , , ,

08/07/2026

We are very proud of Anna Kate Armstrong’s dedication to ALL of our world, nature and people, and her effort to continue to raise the bar in her studies and her excellent research of best local, urban, conservation practices in two Tennessee communities. We don’t think we have ever seen a graduate student push herself so hard to improve, challenge herself, and grow in such a short time through so many life changes. Her family is obviously one source of her resilience and intelligence, but Anna Kate is the one who made it work for her career and life. We are blessed to know her. Hire her fast before she gets away; your organization will not regret it. Read more about her special family below.

Commencement is a time of celebration of academic achievement and the accomplishment of personal goals. For one family, Lipscomb University’s May commencement was a time to celebrate two milestones.