Welcome to the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Oregon.

Building on our university’s long tradition of environmental research and activism, we train leaders in creative problem solving, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship.

Our program sets the standard in interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, with more than 100 participating faculty from thirty campus programs and departments. Our degree programs are flexible and tailored to meet specific educational and career goals, providing students with the opportunities to work alongside world-class scholars and researchers, develop concrete skills and analytical abilities, and gain hands-on experience relevant to careers in government agencies, non-government organizations, private industry, and academic fields.

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ENVS alum to be featured in film fest

UO doctoral candidate attends climate conference in Copenhagen

Ecotone announces theme for 2010 and welcomes submissions

Dr. Ron Mitchell publishes a new textbook on International Environmental Politics

Alumnus Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz interviewed by NPR

Master’s Student publishes online article about campus energy efficiency

Master’s Student invited to participate in two policy panels

UO Office of Sustainability releases draft Climate Action Plan

Featured Alumna: Janet Fiskio

The ENVS program, especially the student community, is amazingly supportive. I am still drawing on the skills of fellow students and faculty from ENVS as I prep my first classes here at Oberlin…” Read more about Janet:

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Environmental Leadership Program

Give a child a treetop understanding of forests; Study our local wildlife; Teach about the cultural use of wetland plants; Evaluate habitat restoration success; Learn, apply your knowledge, have fun, make a difference. The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a unique collaborative, interdisciplinary service-learning program. We match student teams with local non-profit organizations, governmental agencies and businesses to address current environmental needs. Watch our short video, "What is the ELP?"

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Featured News

Master’s students Chris Stratton and Kevin Horan traveled to Washington D.C. in January to participate in a panel for the 10th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment. This fall, Stratton and Horan developed and co-taught a course on ecological economics for environmental studies undergraduate students. The two graduate students were invited to participate in the panel discussion “Building Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Ecological Economics” based on their unique teaching and course development experience.

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