Earth Day Spotlight: Bryan Albrecht, Gateway Technical College
Dr. Bryan Albrecht serves as President of Gateway Technical College, has served as Chair of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) sustainability task force, and was honored as the …
March Motivation: Four Inspirational NWF EcoLeaders
Here in Washington D.C., the cherry blossoms have recently reached an early peak bloom, and people everywhere are getting the urge to go out and reconnect with nature. Developing and …
Top 10 Ways for Students to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is everyday, but the official celebration occurs on April 22. To gear up for the big day, the National Wildlife Federation EcoLeaders team has prepared a list of …
Advancing Jobs in the Sustainable Building Sector
Interview with Jaime Van Mourik, Higher Education Director, U.S. Green Building Council Conducted by Crystal Jennings, the National Wildlife Federation Jaime Van Mourik is the Higher Education Director for the …
Launching NWF EcoLeaders Top 50: Inspiring the Next Generation
The recent climate talks in Paris – along with the launch of the U.S. Clean Power Plan and reports of increasing green economy jobs – signal unprecedented opportunities for current students and …
Growing the Clean Economy with Today’s Youth
Interview with Lydia Avila, Executive Director of the Energy Action Coalition (EAC). Lydia Avila is Executive Director of Energy Action Coalition (EAC). EAC is “a coalition of youth-led social and …
How Community Colleges Can Expand Clean Energy Job Opportunities
Interview with Jane Weissman, President/CEO, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) About Jane Weissman: Having been active with solar energy since 1985, Jane Weissman is a true veteran of the solar …
Equipping Students with Sustainability Knowledge and Career Skills
Interview with Meghan Fay Zahniser, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Meghan Fay Zahniser is Executive Director of Association for the Advancement …
Creating a Green Workforce in Community Colleges
Interview with Dr. Jerry Weber, President of the College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL Jerry Weber is President of College of Lake County, in Illinois, where he has been supporting …
