Passionate faculty explore human connections to the natural world from diverse perspectives: science, policy, culture, and values.
Students assess and solve real-world problems, developing essential skills for the workplace, graduate school, and for creating sustainable communities.
Internships, research, and study away experiences engage students in the larger world, from working in a senate office in Washington, DC to conducting soil health analyses on northeast Iowa farms.
Beyond Decorah's vast natural areas, students can explore environmental studies in places like Holden Village, Italy, and Tanzania.
Join UsStudents in the Environmental Studies Department often find unique internships that make a difference, locally and globally.
Read the StoriesLuther students gain firsthand experience researching pressing environmental issues alongside faculty.
Learn MoreLuther has made some serious commitments to sustainability. Learn more about our wind turbine, solar arrays, electric vehicles, and edible gardens!
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