News
New Publication: The Conversation — Mark Axelrod on the Critical Value of Granular Environmental Data
July 1, 2026
New from ESPP Faculty Affiliate Mark Axelrod in The Conversation
Beyond Panda Conservation Today: A Framework for a Changing World
June 19, 2026 - Shuxin Li
New study led by Michigan State University introduces a decision-support framework that helps conservation managers evaluate whether today's strategies will remain effective as climate change reshapes habitats and ecosystems.
ESPP Students Selected for Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop
June 19, 2026
Two ESPP Students are selected to participate in the 2026 Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop!
ESPP Announces Awards Recipients for 202-26 Academic Year
March 9, 2026 - Lifeng Luo
ESPP Announces Awards Recipients for 202-26 Academic Year
Angelique B. Willis to be honored with 2026 MSU Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement
February 26, 2026 - Diane Huhn
The Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences is excited to announce that the Office of University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University is shining a well-deserved spotlight on Angelique Willis by selecting her to receive the 2026 Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship for Community-Engaged Service and Practice.
ESPP Student Jeremy Rapp Recognized by AGU for Outstanding Science Policy Engagement
February 10, 2026
Jeremy Rapp, a dual major doctoral student in ESPP and Earth and Environmental Science, is recognized by the AGU for his outstanding work as a participant in AGU's Local Science Partners Program.
From local action to global impact: A new framework for advancing sustainable development
February 9, 2026 - CSIS
An international team, including CSIS member and Alumni, presents a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing cross-scale socioeconomic and environmental interconnections and feedback.
MSU Environmental Science and Policy Program Invites Applicants for 2026 Fall Semester
January 6, 2026
The Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fall Semester. ESPP offers three distinct programs for graduate students at MSU--a dual major doctoral program in environmental science and policy, a graduate specialization in environmental policy, and a graduate certificate in environmental and social systems modeling. Applications are due by February 1, 2026.
ESPP is now on LinkedIn
November 12, 2025 - Lifeng Luo
We’re excited to share that the Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) has officially launched its LinkedIn presence to better connect with our current students, alumni, and friends of the program.
ESPP Announces Awards Recipients for 2024-25 Academic Year
April 17, 2025
ESPP celebrates student achievements and announces award recipients
Angelique Willis named Yale Environmental Fellow
March 25, 2025 - Diane Huhn
Angelique Willis, a doctoral student in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, and also an ESPP dual major doctoral student, has been named a 2025 Environmental Fellow by the Yale School of the Environment (YSE).
Professor Irene Xagoraraki and the Tri-County Detroit Area (TCDA) partnership won the 2025 Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Research
March 20, 2025 - Lifeng Luo
Professor Irene Xagoraraki and the Tri-County Detroit Area (TCDA) partnership won the 2025 Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Research
Jiquan Chen earns American Association of Geographers Distinguished Scholarship Award
January 29, 2025 - Diane Huhn
Jiquan Chen earns American Association of Geographers Distinguished Scholarship Award
Fate of the Earth: Our Waters Symposium - Call for Abstracts Now Open!
January 17, 2025
Fate of the Earth: Our Waters Symposium - Call for Abstracts Now Open!
WaterCube NRT applications now open
January 2, 2025
Apply to become the next cohort of WaterCube NRT trainees.