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
Congratulations to Dr. A. Thomas on her publication
The Environment Program would like to acknowledge Dr Aimee Thomas for the publication of her paper, "Beyond Green Facades: Measuring the Ecology of Vertical Gardens in Quito, Ecuador". This paper is a collaboration with Leslie Galvez (ENVB'19 Honors graduate) on a study that was conducted for her senior thesis while she studied abroad at PUCE in Quito, Ecuador.
Student Success
"Green Roofs are COOL!" Team Wins 10X People's Choice Award
Congratulations to the “Green Roofs are COOL!” team for winning the People’s Choice Award of $10,000! The award will help them execute their plan to grow green roofs throughout Central City with the support of Recirculating Farms.
Thanks to all who voted for our team! Your support made a huge difference, and our win would not have been possible without the encouragement of the Loyola community.