$1.1M alumni gift to support student development in sustainability, environmental studies as part of RISE program

trueCollege of Natural Science,RISE09/29/2023$1.1M alumni gift to support student development in sustainability, environmental studies as part of RISE program

The Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (RISE) at Michigan State University is an interdisciplinary living-learning program with a focus on sustainability and environmental studies that provides students with the skills and knowledge to become the next generation of leaders for a sustainable future. RISE students engage in undergraduate research, campus change projects and co-curricular initiatives in which they can explore their interests within a supportive community of students, faculty and staff with shared values.

Michigan State University has received a gift of $1.1M from alumni Gary and Sue Farha in support of MSU’s Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment, or RISE, program in the College of Natural Science.
RISE is an interdisciplinary living-learning program with a focus on sustainability and environmental studies that provides students with the skills and knowledge to become the next generation of leaders for a sustainable future.
The Farhas have established two funds: #1: $1M endowment, the Farha Family “Go Green” Scholarship in the R.I.S.E. program which will provide opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the field of environmental studies and sustainability.
#2: $100,000 expendable fund, the Farha Family “Go Green” Student Travel Fund which can be used to send students to conferences.

Laura Seeley

Michigan State University RISE students volunteer in the Bailey GREENhouse every Friday as a way to build community and learn about sustainable food and farming through direct experience.

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