Sustainability Education - University of Minnesota

Do you want real experience in a sustainability-focused career? SUST 4096 offers a range of internships for students across disciplines! Swipe or vistit z.umn.edu/sust4096options to see internships available for fall semester.

Learn more & register at z.umn.edu/sust4096

As the semester wraps up and finals come to an end, we're looking back with gratitude on the 2026 Sustainability Symposium! Huge thanks to the students, sponsors and partners who made this event a success. From lightning talks to posters and creative works, the event showcased passion and innovation of students across all UMN campuses.

Missed it or want to revisit the highlights? Read more: z.umn.edu/SustSymposiumRecap

See you next year!

Thank you everyone who submitted nominations for the 2026 Sustainability Student Impact awards! All the sustainability efforts and work by students demonstrated strong dedication to creating a more sustainable future.

Swipe to learn about this year's Impact Award winners!

Read the full story: z.umn.edu/2026-Impact-Awardees

Meet our amazing student staff!

Today we are featuring Abiba Toure, a Sustainability Education Programs Assistant at the Institute on the Environment.

Abiba is from Dakar, Sénégal. She is majoring in Sustainable Systems Management on the Corporate track and will graduate this spring!

More about Abiba :

- She practiced ballet AND tennis for over 10 years!

"My favorite part of working at IonE is the collaborative culture around sustainability work. Nothing we do happens in isolation, and sharing perspectives is expected and valued. IonE’s strength comes from people who care deeply about the work and build solutions together, resulting in programs that are thoughtful, inclusive and grounded in real impact."- Abiba Toure

Meet our amazing student staff!

Today we are featuring Manzura Allabergenova, a Sustainability Education GRA at the Institute on the Environment.

Manzura is from Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. She is a PhD student in Comparative and International Development Education program

More about Manzura:

- So far, she has visited 10 US states and would love to see some more!

“I appreciate being part of our supportive Sustainable Education team at IonE as a graduate research assistant. I enjoy mentoring our wonderful undergraduate student staff members, helping them develop professionally and supporting their growth. I also coordinate the Partnership for Sustainable Communities Course grants, promoting sustainability and community partnership in education. It is rewarding to be part of these initiatives and programs in my job.” - Manzura Allabergenova

Interested in the intersections of social justice and environmental challenges? Take SUST 4004 and develop skills in teams to work towards equitable solutions in your community!

Register for the course at z.umn.edu/sust4004

Are you curious about sustainability from scientific, cultural, ethical, ecological and economic perspectives? Take SUST 3003 and learn how to create change within the complex sustainability issues we face.

Register for the course at z.umn.edu/sust3003