Sustainability Program

A central focus of the Sustainability Program is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs recognize the inextricably linked nature of economic, environmental and social justice issues.

The Sustainability Program and our B.A. and B.S. degrees are therefore an important contribution to the mission of UD, but do not stand alone, as we strive for collaborations with other interdisciplinary programs, centers and initiatives on campus.

Students learn from highly knowledgeable faculty who are renowned scholars in the field of sustainability. Their education is enriched through faculty-mentored research and hands-on, experiential learning both inside and outside the classroom.

The Hanley Sustainability Institute provides opportunities for students from across UD to get involved in campus and community sustainability efforts.

The Sustainability, Energy and Environment Initiative is a multidisciplinary effort, drawing teaching and research expertise from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education and Health Sciences and the School of Engineering. The faculty and staff are listed below.

Sustainability Program Advisory Committee

• Umesh Haritashya
• Zelalem Bedaso
• Mason Bradbury
• Felix Fernando
• Anya Galli Robertson
• Erin Gibbemeyer
• Joy Losee
• Geno Luketic
• Vincent Miller
• Donald Pair
• Zachary Piso
• Chelse Prather
• Sarah Richard
• Daniel Vandersommers

Program Administrative Coordinator

• Teresa Geisterfer