Western Washington University's Environmental Studies department in Bellingham, Washington, United States, is a dynamic academic unit within the renowned Huxley College of the Environment. It is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of the intricate connections between human societies and the natural world through a strongly interdisciplinary approach, drawing insights from the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. The program equips students with critical thinking skills, ethical frameworks, and practical knowledge necessary to become impactful environmental stewards and advocates. Housed in the historic Environmental Studies Building, one of the first environmental sciences facilities in the US, the department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs preparing graduates for diverse careers in environmental fields across government, non-profit, and private sectors, emphasizing community engagement and real-world application.
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Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is a public university in Bellingham, Washington. The northernmost university in the contiguous United States, WWU was founded in 1893 as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School, succeeding a private school of teaching for women founded in 1886. In 1977, the university adopted its present name.
