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Journalism Course Joins the Certificate in Environmental Writing

Journalism Course Joins the Certificate in Environmental Writing

JOUR 473: Environmental Journalism has been added to the Certificate in Environmental Writing. This course will give students the tools they need to thoughtfully report on environmental topics.
iSEE Names 2025–26 Levenick Resident Scholars

iSEE Names 2025–26 Levenick Resident Scholars

A cohort of experts from other universities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations have been invited to share fresh perspectives, stimulate interdisciplinary interactions, and connect with the Illinois community.
The ELP Goes to Washington

The ELP Goes to Washington

iSEE’s signature Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) added a new federal experience this year, giving students first-hand access to policymaking and sustainability advocacy in the nation’s capital.
Sitton Award Provides 'Amazing Opportunity' for Student Leader

Sitton Award Provides ‘Amazing Opportunity’ for Student Leader

Illinois Environmental Council internship was a perfect fit for winner Rudy LaFave.
iSEE's New Sitton Award Supports Summer Internships for Students

iSEE’s New Sitton Award Supports Summer Internships for Students

A gift from Doug and Dawn Sitton will fund the award, designed to improve student career prospects in the sustainability field.
iCAP Update: Educating Our Entire Campus about Climate Change

iCAP Update: Educating Our Entire Campus about Climate Change

iSEE’s Environmental Leadership Program is a crowning achievement.
ELP Success Stories: Students Share Personal and Policy Accomplishments

ELP Success Stories: Students Share Personal and Policy Accomplishments

Environmental Leadership Program already paying off for cohort members.
Students Earn 2023 Janelle Joseph Environmental Writing Contest Awards

Students Earn 2023 Janelle Joseph Environmental Writing Contest Awards

Cash prizes will be awarded to four undergraduates; honorable mention article also up for publishing in Q Magazine.
Director's Chair Becomes Official!

Director’s Chair Becomes Official!

iSEE’s Madhu Khanna was honored as the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Chair during an Oct. 12, 2023, investiture ceremony.
Environmental Advocacy at its Best: Our Q&A with Jennifer Walling

Environmental Advocacy at its Best: Our Q&A with Jennifer Walling

A visit with a member of the Environmental Leadership Program Advisory Board.
Teachers: The Environmental Heroes We Didn’t Know We Needed

Teachers: The Environmental Heroes We Didn’t Know We Needed

Levenick iSEE Teaching Fellow Samantha Lindgren created a course to address sustainability issues in education — and her students highly recommend it.
Packages of pens in rows hang in a store display

A Winding Path to a Writing Career

2019 Certificate in Environmental Writing recipient Zack Fishman now reports for NewsGuard Technologies, which rates the trustworthiness of news sites.
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