Welcome to the Geography Department

Geography is the study of the world, its physical and social environments, and the dynamic nature of the relationships among them, from local to global scales.

Key Interests for Geographers:

• Protecting the environment and sustainably managing the earth's valued resources - land, water, air, and ecosystems. 
• Understanding the role of culture in the evolution and development of urban and rural landscapes.
• Understanding the dynamic processes (natural, political, social, and economic) associated with the development of local and regional landscapes from spatial (geographic) and temporal (historical) perspectives. 

Geography is for everyone. It helps us answer essential questions about our identity, our location, our relationships with others, and the reasons behind our specific placements in the world. Whether studying physical geography or human geography, we explore the patterns and processes that define our planet and its diverse cultures.