Energy & the Environment
This field looks at how societies manage and govern natural and environmental resources. The School of Public Affairs faculty study conflict, collaboration, and communication in areas such as water resource management, oil and gas extraction, climate change, and environmental disasters. Our alumni are leaders in environmental agencies and nonprofits, working on topics ranging from sustainable community practices to wildlife management to environmental justice.
Latest News on Energy & the Environment
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Former Vice President Al Gore guest of honor at sustainability fundraiser
Sep 19, 2019 byNearly 300 leaders from Colorado’s government, nonprofit, business and academic communities gathered for University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs’ 20th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony with the theme: “Our Collective Future: The Path Forward,” featuring guest speakers former Vice President Al Gore and former Colorado Senator Timothy Wirth.Full story -
School of Public Affairs rises in national rankings, retains no. 1 spot in Colorado
Mar 12, 2019 byU.S. News & World Report today released its 2020 Best Graduate Schools Rankings, in which University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs advanced nine places since the 2018 rankings to tie for the number 25 position in the nation for overall public affairs programs. The 2020 ranking sustains the school’s position as the top public affairs school in Colorado.Full story -
Sec. Kerry guest of honor at sustainability fundraiser for CU Denver School of Public Affairs
Nov 5, 2018 byNearly 300 leaders from Colorado’s business, governmental, academic and nonprofit communities gathered for University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs’ 19th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony with the theme: “Facing Our Future: A Conversation with Secretary Kerry.”Full story
Alumni Stories
Our School of Public Affairs alumni make a huge impact in Colorado and beyond! Read their stories.
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MPA alumna Rachlin Produces Video Series on Barriers and Best Approaches to Effective Environmental Protection
Jan 19, 2021 byFor her capstone project, Danielle Rachlin created an hour-long video series for young people featuring environmental enforcement experts. Her capstone experience inspired her to begin a van-life journey across all 50 states to create videos that explore public lands and environmental issues across the country.Full story -
An interview with Kristen Freaney on breaking into the outdoor industry, diversity and COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020 byEmma Sindelar (AMPA ’20) completed this interview with Kristen Freaney from the Outdoor Industry Association as part of her specialization in nonprofit management. Specializations are an opportunity for students in the accelerated Master of Public Administration program to customize their degree by completing a series of co-curricular activities in their area of interest. These activities are intended to deepen a student’s understanding of a content area and to provide opportunities for professional development.Full story -
An interview with Amanda Jameson, Community Relations Director at Big City Mountaineers Big City Mountaineers
Apr 1, 2020 byEmma Sindelar (AMPA ’20) completed this interview with Amanda Jameson from Big City Mountaineers, a Denver-based nonprofit, as part of her specialization in nonprofit management. Specializations are an opportunity for students in the accelerated Master of Public Administration program to customize their degree by completing a series of co-curricular activities in their area of interest. These activities are intended to deepen a student’s understanding of a content area and to provide opportunities for professional development.Full story