Student Highlights

Junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeri Wilcox, tells us about her UArizona experience and her time as Co-Director for Students for Sustainability.

Sophomore Daniel Casanova, talks about how is outside activism and his UArizona education are preparing him for a future of combatting the climate crisis.

Recent Arizona graduate and 2020 Homecoming King talks about his experience finding the valuable connections between accounting and climate change. We wish Aaron the best of luck with all of his future endeavors!

Have you ever heard of Controlled Environment Agriculture? Read more about how PhD candidate Rebekah Waller helps to make our food systems more sustainable.

AIR student employee, climate activist and intern with the Biodiversity Project hopes to make sustainability more accessible to all, read about her undergraduate experience here!

Environmental science student Mackenzie Moore tells us about her water research and the class that changed her outlook on sustainability.

As a sophomore environmental studies major, Burke Wood tells about his favorite professor, how he spends his time in Tucson, and how he hopes to leave UArizona better than he found it.

Nico is a transfer, environmental science student who has made his way in the campus sustainability space almost entirely in quarantine! 

In this feature, Jaden tell us her environmental passion, her post-grad plan, and advice about getting involved in the climate space on campus.

Sally Rivera values her environmental studies education, and ours. In this feature, she tells us how she believes change can happen - so long as we work together.

With the combination of a STEM and law understanding of the environment, Giselle brings us a unique outlook on environmental education.

In this feature, Diana gives us a look into agrivoltaics innovation (co-developing the same area of land for both solar photovoltaic power as well as for agriculture), her global goals, and her research inspiration!

As a student, student activist, and student worker Brennan incorporates sustainability into everything he does. He reminds us that sustainable solutions can be found in every corner of our campus and Tucson community.

Noah's school-spirit and passion for health-related issues showcases the enthusiasm that can be found at UArizona. He shows us that making change and making friends goes hand in hand.

There are so many reasons to get involved in climate activism and research, Stella's driving force is to help "humanity mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis" as a student researcher and organizer.

As a freshman, Kara did not hesitate to get involved in the climate space on campus. Their refreshing attitude and passion for change has set them up for success here at UArizona. 

Take a walk through Nicolas Katz's journey at UArizona as he pursues a dual degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Natural Resource Management and a passion for climate justice.

As an emerging leader in student activism on campus, Sam demonstrates the importance of interdisciplinary perspectives and communicating the climate crisis to a broader audience.

From a young age, Nadira has "learned the most while being out in the field." Her experiences have now placed her at the critical intersection of indigenous environmental justice and conservation.

In college, Franny has been an activist, science communicator, and Business Economics student. Each of these roles has contributed to her unique perspective as an environmentalist — a perspective she shares here.

Alex  Floyd, the Divest advocacy group president, believes that actual change happens with the people. Floyd brings a unique perspective of embracing one's roots to contribute to future change in this feature.