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
Grant Misse nominated for Truman Scholarship
Our own Grant Misse was nominated for this prestigious award.
Allison Payne won an undergrad research award.
Alison Payne, senior, Lawrence, economics, environmental studies and mathematics, won an Undergrad Research Award for “Disparities in Environmental Enforcement: Analyzing RCRA Inspections in Minority and Low-Income Communities,” mentored by Dietrich Earnhart, economics.Way to go
KU professor leads students in prescribed burn at Lecompton prairie
About three dozen students and community members gathered Wednesday morning to place Good Fire and spend time in community on the land.
New Immersive Learning Program Will Explore the Culture, Environment, and Diversity of Kansas
LAWRENCE — There is much more to Kansas than meets the eye. The state of Kansas is a fascinating mix of environmental landscapes, rural and urban cultures, energy sources, and business and entrepreneurship, and this summer the University of Kansas Environmental Studies Program is turning the state…