Eliana Provizer (BA ’25, MS ’26) is an Accelerated Master's Degree (AMD) program student graduating with a bachelor's degree from the Program in the Environment, and will complete her master's degree specializing in Behavior, Education and Communication from the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustinability (SEAS) in 2026. She thought the AMD program was an excellent opportunity to continue her education and gain a master's in half the time. 

We asked her five questions to learn more about her experience at U-M.

What is your background?

I am currently a senior in PitE and a first-year master's student at SEAS. I grew up in Michigan, and coming to the University of Michigan has always been a dream of mine, so graduating with two degrees from the university is like a dream come true. 

Why PitE and Accelerated Master's Degree program?

When I was in high school, every student was required to take an earth science class. During this class, I learned the most about climate change and sustainability, and I became very passionate about the topic. From there, I started my school's first climate change awareness club. This was a great experience to continue learning about climate change and help inform my peers about the issues. When I was accepted to Michigan, I knew I wanted to keep exploring these topics and help others better understand them as well, which led me to declare a major in PitE. As a PitE major, I learned about the accelerated master's degree program (AMD). I thought it was an excellent opportunity to continue my education with my master's in half the time. I am so excited to stay in Ann Arbor for another year, learning about the environment and sustainability, and I am looking forward to what is to come in the next year at SEAS.

What has your experience at PitE been like?

Throughout my time in PitE, I’ve been actively involved in the PitE Club. As a freshman, I joined as a general member, and I was excited to connect with like-minded students. In my sophomore year, I became the Social Chair with the responsibility of planning events that helped build a strong community within the club. As a junior, I stepped into the role of Vice President of Programming and Communications, where I took on a larger leadership role in event planning and advisor collaboration. Now, as a senior, I serve as President of the club, which feels like a full-circle moment. Having been involved at every level, I’ve had the chance to see how the club has evolved and contributed to the PitE community. As for SEAS, I hope to find a community like the PitE Club has been for me, and I am looking forward to next year in the program.

Would you recommend PitE and the AMD program to incoming students?

Absolutely! PitE and SEAS offer a unique and tight-knit community that sets them apart from other schools within the university. The faculty show that they genuinely care about their students. They go above and beyond to support both academic success and personal growth. The collaborative and welcoming environment makes it an incredible place to study sustainability and the environment.

What will you do next?

Next year, I’ll be completing my master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability with a specialization in Behavior, Education, and Communication. I hope to work in a field focused on climate change communication, particularly through reporting on sustainable business practices.