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More than a degree. A purpose.

Study at Duke Environment

Our degrees offer a dual focus on practicality and specificity, which will empower you with the skills necessary to effect change, spur innovation and inspire others. 

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Research and Impact

Duke Environment prides itself on its world-renowned faculty, whose expertise spans 45 environmental sectors, ranging from air quality to climate change and population growth. Explore our research>

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April 22, 2025 | Climate Change, Energy, Sustainability

Nicholas Narratives: Earthly Business

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May 6, 2025 | Ecology & Conservation, Sustainability

Climate Pathfinders: Dhruv Rungta’s Unusual Approach to Solving Environmental Problems

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April 30, 2025 | Climate Change, Energy

Flipping the Switch on Small Island Sustainability

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April 28, 2025 | Ecology & Conservation, Technology

How Drones Are Transforming Research in the Duke Forest and Beyond

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Graduation 2025

Nicholas School Recognition Ceremonies

Visit our graduation page for parking maps, livestream links, ceremony programs and other details about upcoming Nicholas School-hosted and university-wide events recognizing our undergraduate, master's and graduate students.

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May 8, 2025

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Manuscripts Announced

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May 8, 2025

Nicholas School to Honor Undergraduates in Recognition Ceremony

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May 8, 2025

Nicholas School to Honor Professional Students in Recognition Ceremony

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May 8, 2025

Nicholas School to Honor Ph.D. Graduate Students in Recognition Ceremony

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April 22, 2025

Daniel Richter Named Distinguished Professor

Nico Cassar and Brian McAdoo
April 11, 2025

Bass Society of Fellows Honors Two Nicholas School Professors for Teaching, Research Excellence

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April 18, 2025 | Environmental Health

‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. Most of Their Health Effects Are Unknown.

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April 25, 2025

A Mural for the Ages

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April 18, 2025 | Food Systems

The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs

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Nicholas Narratives

Delve into DE Nicholas Narratives for thought-provoking feature stories capturing the cutting-edge research and teaching, inspiring alumni successes and engaging student experiences of Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment.
 

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