KU Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies Program provides students with the tools they need to investigate environmental phenomena, including soil sampling and freshwater ecology to policy-making and social science.
"I firmly believe that my experience in a multi-disciplinary undergrad program changed the game for me at KU."
Alex Murray
News from the Program
KACEE Recognizes Bob Hagen for Two Decades of Leadership in Field-Based Learning
Environmental Studies faculty member awarded 2025 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education award.
Megan Kaminski is one of three fellows joining the Office of Faculty Affairs to support and expand programming initiatives
Three program fellows from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences have joined the Office of Faculty Affairs to support and expand programming initiatives.
Environmental Studies Faculty and Alumni Contribute to Museum Exhibit on Water’s Impact
Scott Schulte, Associate Professor of Practice for the Environmental Studies Program, and Ian Fannin-Hughes, a PSM graduate and adjunct faculty member, collaborated with Heartland Conservation Alliance partners to create Ripples: Water, Community, and You. Now on display at the Johnson County Museum, the exhibit explores the region's water history, including how past decisions shaped today's landscapes—such as the choice that preserved Edwards Campus by avoiding a reservoir project.
A Bountiful Season on the Prairie
Dr. Kelly Kindscher is featured in the latest edition of KU Giving Magazine talking about the latest edition of his book, “Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie: An Ethnobotanical Guide."