Official account of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. Championing bold ideas for a more sustainable, just world. #UMSEAS
🎉 Congrats to #CIGLR’s Ayumi Fujisaki-Manome & Casey Godwin on becoming Research Associate Professors @UMSEAS! These promotions recognize their significant contributions to research, collaboration & leadership in #GreatLakes science. Proud to celebrate! https://t.co/Dg6yUlW4QT
The Great Lakes Cover Crops Project has partnered with more than 225 farmers across six states, turning nearly 600 fields into living laboratories. By studying cover crops, researchers & growers are working together to make agriculture more resilient.
https://t.co/tCC4D97Hbp
SEAS Commencement was a celebration in more ways than one. With nearly 800 attendees, we diverted 94.4% of event waste through composting and recycling.
Out of 54 total pounds of waste:
🌱 42 lbs composted
🔄 9 lbs recycled
🗑️ Only 3 lbs landfilled
Tyler Bunday is currently pursuing a masters in environmental justice and ecosystem science and management with @umseas. CEW+ recognizes Tyler’s hard work and commitment to environmental sustainability and names him a Luera-Apgar Sustainability Scholar. https://t.co/PzxiC9AleF
Is Michigan’s 10-cent bottle deposit worth it?
Shelie Miller, Professor of Sustainable Systems at @UMSEAS, discusses the pros and cons of Michigan's bottle return system with @michigan_public On Hand podcast.
🔗 Listen here: https://t.co/KrPoBsxmUV
In a new report, @UMSEAS professor Paul Mohai examined how new tools are leading to innovative policies to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate environmental burdens. https://t.co/KW6plUVyoT
🎓 Today, we celebrate the Class of 2026! Thank you for the passion, purpose, and impact you’ve brought to SEAS and the University of Michigan. Your next chapter starts now. 🌿
ICYMI: @UMich Climate Week returns Sept. 26–Oct. 3! ☀️
Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, this campus-wide event will unite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to advance climate action and strengthen shared priorities: https://t.co/DvHiOoQM0m
This #EarthDay, let's take a closer look at what’s on our plates. 🍽️🌎
Professor Ben Goldstein unpacks his “carbon hoofprint” research, revealing how meat consumption in U.S. cities can rival the emissions of entire countries—and offers realistic ways to reduce your impact.
U-M celebrates its long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Since 1970, it has driven research, action and leadership to protect the planet and contribute to the global impact of #EarthDay. https://t.co/nSUMkIS7eX
Snapshots from our 2026 Capstone Conference 📸 Huge congratulations to everyone who presented! Your hard work and impact were on full display. 🌿
Explore more moments from the event here: https://t.co/xkgkF748lq
What do regenerative agriculture and the NCAA tournament have in common? Will Tschetter. 🏀 🌿
While helping lead @UMich to the 2026 title, Tschetter is also wrapping up his final year at SEAS. Learn about his passion for environmental work & what’s next: https://t.co/rPinySwBAS
Kelsey Campana is a master’s student at @UMSEAS. Through her work, her goal is to transform environmental policy from the ground up. CEW+ appreciates Kelsey’s unwavering pursuit of a better future and names her a Margaret Dow Towsley Scholar. https://t.co/0N4QGCGVBH
Join prof. Rosina Bierbaum in Nashville on May 1-2 for @ClimateReality's leadership training w/ former Vice President Al Gore. The event will help participants gain a deeper understanding of the climate crisis and the solutions here today.
Learn more: https://t.co/TzFA5Rt3Lg
Our 2026 Capstone Conference starts today! 📚 🌿 Join us in celebrating this year’s cohort of master’s students and the capstone research they’ve spent more than a year bringing to life.
Explore the full presentation schedule: https://t.co/R3k6xmG1a2
The countdown is on! ⏳ Join us on April 9 & 10 for the 2026 Capstone Conference, where this year's cohort of master’s students will present their research reflecting more than a year of exploration, collaboration & impact. 🎉 Explore the full agenda: https://t.co/R3k6xmG1a2
Last week, business leader & sustainability advocate Paul Polman visited campus for the Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability, sharing why economic success and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Read the article to learn more about the event: https://t.co/Q0NcJfjfzu
Tomorrow, join us for the 24th Annual Wege Lecture on Sustainability featuring Paul Polman, internationally recognized business leader, co-architect of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and former CEO of Unilever. Learn more & register here: https://t.co/CkcR0zmnwM