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    Tackling Environmental, Social, and Geographic Challenges

    Our programs are interwoven with hands-on learning, innovative research, and community engagement.

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The Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research and engaged education on the environmental, social, and geographic challenges faced by communities around the globe.

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  • Ken Foote Receives NCGE Service Award
    Congratulations go out to Professor Ken Foote for receiving the George J Miller Award for Distinguished Service to Geographic Education from the National Council for Geographic Education.  This is the Council’s highest award, recognizing distinguished service in geographic education. Dr. Foote will receive the award at the NCGE Annual Conference next month (October 2026) in […]

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