The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Our Mission
Through research, contemplation, and action, the Institute for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically and creatively by combining their intellectual pursuits with immersive experiences to tackle the world’s most complex issues as environmental leaders - locally and globally.
Evolve the culture of sustainability on campus and in our community to have a social impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
Foster connection between students and career experts to create career exposure and structure learning experiences such that students leave with essential workforce skills, career preparedness, and purpose.
We Teach, Learn, and Steward
We envision the Institute as a hub. A place to engage. A place to grow. A place to find purpose and make an impact.
In Our Living Laboratories
Across six classrooms to impact the greater SMC and VT communities. Exploration of these areas happen in the traditional classrooms and our campus-wide living laboratory.
Student Opportunities
Connections with the greater community expand students’ access to an immersive learning experiences.
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February 19, 2025
Teaching Elementary Science and Engineering Outside
Remember summer? I’ll wait. It is currently below zero and I can barely remember flowing rivers, bright green plants, and the hot sun. But that is what I am sharing […]
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February 11, 2025
Leahy appropriation at Saint Michael’s funds two inaugural Institute for the Environment fellows
Two instructors who have come to Saint Michael’s College through a new fellowship program are helping answer major environmental questions of the day – and they are involving students in […]
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March 24, 2025
CSA Registration Opens for New Members
CSA Registration Opens for New Members Monday, March 24th Get ready to register for our 2025 CSA program! New member registration opens Monday, March 24th. As in years past, we […]
April 1, 2025
Leahy Scholarship Program Applications Close Today!
Leahy Scholarship Program Applications Close Today! This scholarship program is part of a $6.5 million federal appropriation that seeks to establish Saint Michael’s as a lighthouse for the institutional models […]
April 11, 2025
OVE Farm Friday: Spring ’25 #1
OVE Farm Friday: Spring ’25 #1 Friday, April 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. The Farm at Saint Michael’s College Are you looking for an excuse to get outside, a […]
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