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Raising the Roof(top) Garden
Falk School of Sustainability students placed created a beautiful and sustainable rooftop garden experience at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Environmental Science & Sustainability: What’s the Difference?
Curious about the difference between these two relatively new fields? We’re here to help!

The Majors as Emojis
Happy World Emoji Day! Join us as we match 10 of our emojis with the emojis that best suit them.

Recent Grad 101: Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno, MSUS ‘22
Meet recent MSUS alumna and Mayor of Sharpsburg, Brittany Reno!

How I'm Spending My Summer: Lucy Ruzanic ’25
Sustainability dual-degree seeker Lucy Ruzanic is learning more about energy legislation in her internship at Duquesne Light this summer.

How to Spend Earth Day (and any day) @ Chatham
Whether you’re a sustainable fashionista, a DIY gardener, a climate activist, or a relatively new member of the eco-friendly team, Chatham is the perfect place to spend your Earth Day. We’re counting down some of our favorite ways to invest in the Earth today— check them out here.

Fighting Fast Fashion Waste with Chatham Student Power
The annual Sustainable Fashion Fair hosted by Chatham Student Power is an opportunity for students to fight fast fashion waste, access affordable clothing and learn more about integrating environmental and social activism. We talked with two of CSP’s officers, Jorie Meil ‘24 and Frances Hurst Brubaker ‘23 to learn more about this year’s event.

Alumna profile: Melany Arriola, BSUS ‘20
From California to Pennsylvania, Melany Arriola has found a number of ways to utilize her Bachelors of Science in Sustainability. Through her search for interdisciplinary degrees in Sustainability, she found Chatham’s program and discusses the highlights of her time here.