Winthrop University Environmental Programs

Winthrop University Environmental Programs Interdisciplinary programs in Environmental Science (BS) and Environmental Studies (BA) at Winthrop University.

Together, we explore the dynamic relationships between humans and the planet.

An archeologist, a paleontologist, and a plant ecologist head out to the field to scout localities for ENVS 301 Environm...
05/12/2026

An archeologist, a paleontologist, and a plant ecologist head out to the field to scout localities for ENVS 301 Environmental Field Exploration.

Our very own Dr. Scott Werts is this year’s Lynn Harand Outstanding Advisor✨🎉🎊He is most deserving of this student nomin...
05/04/2026

Our very own Dr. Scott Werts is this year’s Lynn Harand Outstanding Advisor✨🎉🎊
He is most deserving of this student nominated award. Be sure to congratulate him is you see him around campus or out in the wild digging in the dirt!!

Huge congrats to our graduating seniors Emma Bonasia, Kylie Full, and Olivia Watson. It was great to see everyone at the...
05/01/2026

Huge congrats to our graduating seniors Emma Bonasia, Kylie Full, and Olivia Watson. It was great to see everyone at the Year-end gathering and celebrate award winners. 🎉🎊🙌🏻🍾
Kylie Full-Emerging Environmental Scholar Award
Maya Flynn-Community Partnership & Impact Award
Emberlynn McKinney-Environmental Program Citizenship Award

Many of the Environmental Science and Studies faculty are housed in Sims and Dalton, so yesterday was an exciting day! W...
04/22/2026

Many of the Environmental Science and Studies faculty are housed in Sims and Dalton, so yesterday was an exciting day! We are grateful for all the alums and community members who came to celebrate the renovations! 🥳

Near or far, Winthrop Environmental Studies and Science students are working to protect our Earth. 🌍From hands‑on fieldw...
04/22/2026

Near or far, Winthrop Environmental Studies and Science students are working to protect our Earth. 🌍
From hands‑on fieldwork to real‑world research, our students are studying ecosystems, collecting data, and taking action to understand and address today’s environmental challenges. This Earth Day, we’re proud to celebrate their curiosity, dedication, and commitment to a more sustainable future.

ENVS students made a great showing at SOURCE this year! This annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Ende...
04/21/2026

ENVS students made a great showing at SOURCE this year! This annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) is such a wonderful opportunity for students to show off their research. This year's presentations featured timber rattlesnakes, tamarisk beetles, sea turtles and archaeology!🐍🐜🐢⚒️

What a lovely day for a farmers market. I was great to see so many students, faculty, and staff out mingling in the sun...
04/09/2026

What a lovely day for a farmers market. I was great to see so many students, faculty, and staff out mingling in the sun 🌻🪴🍅🥕

12/22/2025

🌱 Learning by doing. Our students spent the semester getting their hands dirty in the garden—growing food, building skills, and learning together.

Join us this Saturday (10/18) for the Harvest Festival at the Winthrop Educational Community Garden! Enjoy fall festivit...
10/13/2025

Join us this Saturday (10/18) for the Harvest Festival at the Winthrop Educational Community Garden! Enjoy fall festivities and learn about food and sustainability. Free and open to the public. Cultural Event credit for Winthrop students. Learn more: https://www.winthrop.edu/cas/environmental/harvest-fest.aspx

Every day is Earth Day in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.From studying ecosystems to shaping policy, ou...
04/23/2025

Every day is Earth Day in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.

From studying ecosystems to shaping policy, our department is dedicated to protecting the only home we’ve got.

The future is green, and they’re leading the way.

Environmental Studies Professor Lauren Kohut spent her spring break preparing for summer fieldwork. This trip included g...
03/24/2025

Environmental Studies Professor Lauren Kohut spent her spring break preparing for summer fieldwork. This trip included geophysical survey and LIDAR mapping.

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