Giving Stories

The Hurd Co. started as an Eco-Entrepreneurship project to create a sustainable product for fabric production made from plant waste instead of logging forests. Taylor Heisley-Cook, David Mun, and Celine Mol weaved together their passions for sustainable apparel to propose their initial product “biscose,” an apparel-grade pulp made from cannabis plant waste that is typically burned or sent to landfills.

Learn more about how you can support the Bren Environmental Leadership (BEL) Program. This leadership development program for undergraduates facing adverse circumstances is developed to improve professional outcomes and fostering growth in the field of environmental science.

This year the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management hosted the first ever Corporate Sustainability Network Summit for our alumni and donors.

The Bren School celebrates the life of Richard Wilson, a visionary and committed environmental advocate. With the support and momentum from this dedicated benefactor, countless students have been, and will continue to be, empowered to forge a brighter, more sustainable future.

Dr. Keller’s research is leading to economically viable solutions that can ensure equitable access to safe drinking water, manage biosolids, and eliminate contaminants like microplastics and ‘forever chemicals’.

The Bren School of Environmental Science and Management is committed to creating a more inclusive field. To that end, the Michael Mantell Fellowship and Symposium supports emerging leaders who work toward environmental justice, social equity, and climate resilience.

The Nature Conservancy and Bank of America help to build the next generation of diverse environmental leaders

Boughton Communication Fellows advance inclusion at Bren by developing environmental justice education programs

What began as a Bren master's student project grew into a multi-agency program to reduce vessel speed and save whales. Learn about Whale Safe's approach to protecting whales in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

The Dehlsen family helps Bren School master’s students find their inner eco-entrepreneurs through student fellowships

Wildlife biologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant investigates habitat connectivity for mountain lions, black bears, and other carnivore species within the Dangermond Preserve

Scientists, conservationists, students, and indigenous communities come together to protect one of Southern California’s last wild and intact coastal environments.