Studying Sustainability
This is Your World
Sustainability is the commitment to safeguard a healthy and productive planet now and for generations to come. This matters to you, and it matters to us, too.
At the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Sustainability informs our faculty’s approach to research and teaching, our capital investments, and our operational practices.
We believe deeply that the most valuable education is not just one that provides you with the ability to meet the needs and solve the challenges of the present, but one that teaches you to understand how actions and decisions impact the future.
As a student at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, there will be many opportunities for you to think and live sustainably and for sustainable thinking to shape and direct the course of your studies and, eventually, your professional life.
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STARS Platinum
The highest possible from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in recognition of our sustainability achievements.
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"Coolest" School
The Sierra Club, recognizing our leadership in sustainability and our commitment to protecting the environment, addressing climate issues, and encouraging environmental responsibility.
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Best Alternative Energy College
Great Value Colleges has recognized UNH at the top of a list of 50 universities that use the greenest power sources.
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Ecology Research
Journal of Ecology
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Best Environmental Science Program
Schools.com
Majors
Discover your sustainable pathway. Regardless of the major you choose, you can take coursework or engage in extra-curricular experiences that will prepare you to think and live sustainably and develop a holistic understanding of the world and its interconnectedness. Here, we highlight the programs that have an exceptionally strong focus on sustainable thinking and problem-solving.
Dual Majors
Explore the multi-disciplinary dual majors, which bring together subjects from two or more colleges on campus to create a unique academic program.
Minors
Add an important perspective to your education with a minor that offers a significant focus on sustainability. Choose to minor in any of the majors listed above, or consider these additional programs.
Study Abroad
Take advantage of extraordinary opportunities to learn about sustainable practices in another part of the world.
Additional Opportunities and Resources
Reach beyond your coursework to challenge yourself through meaningful and skill-building research and internships.
