Environmental Studies Hub

The Environmental Studies Program prepares students to address complex environmental problems requiring knowledge and skills from multiple science, social science, and humanities disciplines.

Kent Hall 105

Department Leadership

Barry Ross Muchnick

Professor of Environmental Studies

Department Chair

he/him/his

brmuchnick@smcm.edu

Upcoming Events

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The 2026 Margaret Brent Lecture: Honoring Leah Penniman

Event flyer: “Free the People! Free the Land!” workshop with Leah Penniman on November 19, 2026, at the Kate Chandler Campus Community Farm. Includes an RSVP QR code.

Free the People! Free the Land! Workshop with Leah Penniman

Latest News

A group of fourteen young people wearing matching dark blue t-shirts with a gold circular graphic sit in a row on a low brick wall.

Youth Resilience Leaders launch Listening Project

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SMCM Brings Spirit of Oslo Peace Congress to Campus

A white St. Mary’s research vessel cruising across open water.

New vessel expands opportunities for undergraduate research