Fishing for answers in Phoenix's urban lakes

Student and Alumni Spotlights

Fishing for answers in Phoenix's urban lakes

Uncovering opportunities to reduce public health risks, a study led by School of Sustainability graduate Erin Pulford found that, of the anglers surveyed at six urban lakes in Phoenix, the majority ate recreationally-caught fishes despite suspecting the water was polluted.

Meet Our Alumni: Chris Chappell

Chris Chappell graduated from the School of Sustainability in 2012 with a Bachelor's of Science, focusing on Sustainable Ecosystems. Chappell is currently the Social Media Coordinator for the Arizona Wilderness

Studying sustainability at home and abroad

"Studying abroad takes away the blinders of not knowing who is affected by the things we do," says Sarah Morrow, a student in ASU Online’s Master of Sustainability Leadership program, of

Studying sustainability through a top online bachelor's program

Saying that the courses keep students on track and are self-directed, Georgia resident Jessica Ohrt enjoys working toward a degree in sustainability through ASU Online, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the nation's fourth-best online bachelor’s degree program.

A family man's journey to sustainability

In a December 2016 interview with ASU Now, School of Sustainability student Jason Tibbetts shares that he originally planned to attend an out-of-state school. He ultimately opted for Mesa Community College due to its reputation

Sustainability student named among Outside's "30 Under 30"

Featuring young adults tackling some of today's biggest challenges, this year's "30 Under 30" list by Outside magazine includes School of Sustainability PhD student Sarra Tekola, who uses effective and occasionally unconventional tactics to promote climate action.

Meet Our Alumni: Carolyn Phillips

Carolyn Phillips, owner and chief alchemist of Alchemy Pops, is a 2011 Master of Arts graduate of the School of Sustainability. Her company is based in Texas, and focuses on

Meet Our Alumni: Manjyot Bhan

Manjyot Bhan – a native of Mumbai, India – graduated from the School of Sustainability with a Master of Science in 2010. She also earned a PhD in Public Administration,

Meet Our Alumni: Lexie Krechel

Lexie Krechel graduated from the School of Sustainability in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Society and Sustainability track. Krechel also earned a Minor in Social Work along with

Meet Our Alumni: Marina Acosta

Marina Acosta graduated from the School of Sustainability in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Policy and Governance track. She also minored in Psychology. Currently, Acosta is in the

Meet Our Alumni: Brendan Denker

Brendan Denker is a Fall 2012 graduate of the School of Sustainability's Master of Science program. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in General Engineering, and a minor in French

Meet Our Alumni: Jin Jo

Jin Jo – a native of Seoul, South Korea – graduated from the School of Sustainability in 2010. He received the first PhD in sustainability and was a member of ASU's jazz