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鈥檚 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鈥 access to an immersive learning experiences.
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August 1, 2025
Learning outside the classroom: St. Mike鈥檚 students dive into summer academic trips in Wales and Ireland
Saint Michael鈥檚 College and the Study Abroad Office offer numerous opportunities for students to leave the classroom and explore various countries through internships, traditional semesters abroad, academic study trips, and […]
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July 1, 2025
Turning up the heat: St. Mike’s alum parlays wilderness experience into service career fighting wildfires
For Ben Mogensen 鈥24, St. Mike鈥檚 helped ignite a passion for service, teamwork and conservation that would grow into a roaring fire. 聽 These days he can be seen deploying […]
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September 26, 2025
Extra Special OVE Farm Friday – Salad Day!
Join us for an extra special OVE Farm Friday! 2pm: Volunteer Projects Kick Off 3pm: “Speed Friending” hosted in partnership with BeWell and Random Acts of Kindness will allow us […]
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