Environment
Protect, conserve, renew
Hurricanes, oil spills and coastal erosion present unavoidable challenges to the southeast Louisiana coastal area that foreshadow environmental quandaries elsewhere. Unlike most other institutions, Loyola University offers its students a front row seat for community debates over the cost, effectiveness and long-range consequences of engineering regional ecosystems. Wetland, lake, river and gulf estuaries surrounding the city provide unique opportunities for the exploration and study of natural resources. Urban New Orleans also surrounds the campus, offering students a place to explore dynamic cultural traditions of music, art, cuisine, gardens and architecture celebrating the changing landscape.
Academics
Loyola's unique program in the Environment offers three majors and a minor: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (Humanities), Environmental Studies (Social Sciences), and a minor in Environmental Studies. Learn more about our programs of study »
Research
The Environment program offers many undergraduate research opportunities. Learn more »
Contact Information
Contact the Environment Program: (504) 865-2599 | Location: Monroe Hall 571
Mailing Address: 6363 St. Charles Ave., Campus Box 162, New Orleans, LA 70118
Programs of Study
Faculty Success
Loyola Faculty Senate Recognizes Prof. Verchick for his Award-winning Contribution to the Literature on Climate Change
For Excellence in Research, the Senate has recognized Robert Verchick, Gauthier-St. Martin Chair in Environmental Law, College of Law for his award-winning contribution to the literature on climate change, The Octopus in the Parking Garage.
Student Success
Environmental Science Student, Abigail Tamburello Accepted to REU Internship at RIT
Abigail is a second-year student but she is considered a Junior, and she is double majoring in Computer Science and Environmental Science with a Biological concentration.
Abby has been accepted into the Interdisciplinary Problem Solving in Human Dominated Wetland Ecosystems REU program at RIT in Rochester, New York. The program runs from May 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024, and includes a $6000 stipend, housing in RIT’s global village, a weekly meal allowance, and up to $500 for travel to/from RIT.