My journey into conservation started at an early age, before the age of 12. This is the earliest I remember being environmentally aware and interested in learning more about our impact on …
Category: Outside the Classroom

Pedal-Topia 2021
by Shae Hogan My time in this program has been all about stepping outside of my comfort zone. So when I saw the opportunity to do an activity I loved while also …

Sustainability in Pittsburgh Sports
by Sam Oliver Whether it is hockey, football, or (sometimes) baseball, the city of Pittsburgh is no stranger to championships in the major leagues. While the players help to ensure that the …

Phipps Conservatory: Where Sustainability is Put into Practice
by Emily Thiem If you have ever taken a driving tour of Pittsburgh, it is hard to miss the Phipps Conservatory. By day or night, this striking building in Schenley Park will …
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The Unintended Consequences of Net Impact in Pandemic Conditions
by Meghan Butler It feels like a cliché now to talk about all the ways the pandemic has changed our lives. “The new normal”, “unprecedented times”, and “Zoom fatigue” have become the …
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A New Outlook on the Future of Sustainability
by Alec Watts The word “Sustainability” has been widely spoken about over the past decade or so. People are learning about their impacts and how to mitigate them so we can sustain. …

Networking with Alumni
by Lauryn Fetkovich Through our cohort’s “Net Impact” organization, students were able to meet with MBA-SBP alumni. This event was held on February 24th, and it was completely virtual via Zoom due …

What is Sustainability?
by Alec Watts The word sustainability can often be taken many different ways, but at the root of it to me it means to last indefinitely. I have learned that this word …

Students Present to the U.S. House of Representatives in D.C.
by Brigid Mulholland Late last year, the Pittsburgh chapter of Citizen’s Climate Lobby (CCL) offered students from Duquesne University’s MBA Sustainable Business Practices program a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — to appear before the …
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Net Impact Group Visits Toronto
by Dana Palumbo Over Labor Day weekend, members of Duquesne University’s Net Impact group traveled to Toronto, Canada. Toronto is considered one of the world’s most sustainable cities; in 2018, Toronto ranked …