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Bridging the Data Gap: Strengthening Procurement Insights from Small Producers Student Case Competition - Final Round

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This is the final round for both undergraduate and graduate students of "Bridging the Data Gap: Strengthening Procurement Insights from Small Producers," a case competition held as part of the …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Bridging the Data Gap: Strengthening Procurement Insights from Small Producers Student Case Competition - Preliminary Rounds

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This is the preliminary round of "Bridging the Data Gap: Strengthening Procurement Insights from Small Producers." a case competition held as part of the 2025 Conference on Sustainable Food Procurement …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Sustainable Procurement Contract Language

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This academic poster highlights the research, findings, and recommendations from the 2023 Winter Sustainable Food Procurement Research Project conducted for Michigan Dining (MDining) with sponsorship from the University of Michigan …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Navigating Sustainable Certifications

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This workshop provides an overview of key supplier certifications, their significance, and the criteria used to evaluate their credibility. It will also explore the impact of certifications on supplier diversity …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Demystifying Sustainable Purchasing

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • University of Notre Dame (IN)

Explore the transition to sustainable procurement by examining contract language/standards and alternative strategies to empower buyers and suppliers. This workshop addresses unique challenges in implementation, offering practical solutions and insights …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Scaling Sustainable Procurement

  • University of Michigan (MI)

A project focused on enhancing sustainability within MDining’s procurement stream by developing a vendor scorecard and offering recommendations that promote sustainable practices, maintain vendor diversity, and propose improvements to the …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Office of Campus Sustainability

  • University of Michigan (MI)

Learn more about the different programs managed by the Office of Campus Sustainability including sustainable grounds, zero waste events, hands in the dirt, Earth month, sustainable lab hub, and composting.

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Would You Be A Migrant Worker?

  • University of Michigan (MI)

Meredith spent 6 weeks living in and volunteering at a migrant work shelter in Taichung City, Taiwan. This is a snapshot of what she observed and why she has dedicated …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Maize & Blue Cupboard Tour: Rerouting Food Waste to Address Food Equity

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • Food Recovery Network (MD)
  • Food Gatherers (MI)

The Maize and Blue Cupboard (MBC) ensures everyone on campus receives equitable access to healthy, nutritious food and the ability to prepare it for themselves or others. MBC provides a …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Invitation to Join the Sustainable Food Procurement Community of Practice

  • University of Michigan (MI)

At the close of the 2023 Conference on Sustainable Food Procurement by Institutions, the Sustainable Food Procurement Community of Practice was established to create a collaborative, ongoing platform for continued …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Conference Sustainability Initiatives

  • University of Michigan (MI)

Learn how the 2025 Conference on Sustainable Food Procurement by Institutions has prioritized sustainability in its planning. Hear about Net Zero efforts, food recovery programs, and carbon sensitive catering and …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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From Dock to Dining Hall: A Deep Dive into Sustainable Seafood Sourcing

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • Sea to Table (NY)

The discussion will delve into the origins of MDining’s commitment to responsible seafood procurement, the challenges of defining sustainability priorities, the nuances of certifications like MSC, and the complexities of …

  • Posted Oct. 8, 2025
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Fossil fuel industry influence in higher education: A review and a research agenda

  • Salem State University (MA)
  • University of Miami (FL)
  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • Virginia Tech (VA)
  • University of Regina (SK)
  • National University of Ireland, Maynooth (Co. Kildare)

The evolution of fossil fuel industry tactics for obstructing climate action, from outright denial of climate change to more subtle techniques of delay, is under growing scrutiny. One key site …

  • Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Next Generation Climate Goal Leadership and Offset Strategy

  • Harvard University (MA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
  • Stanford University (CA)
  • University of California, Office of the President (CA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)

Join senior sustainability leaders to explore how leadership in climate goals and offset strategies have evolved over time, and take part in defining what leadership and transparency around this looks …

  • Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Campus-Wide Civic and Voter Engagement: Opportunities & Resources

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • AASHE (MA)
  • U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
  • Citizens' Climate Lobby (CA)
  • Campus Vote Project (DC)

From student life to residential hall activities, recreation and facilities staff to the sustainability office, each staff person, faculty and student on campus can encourage voter registration and participation. Data …

  • Posted July 24, 2024
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Environmental and Climate Impact Perceptions in University Students: Sustainability Motivations and Perceptions Correspond with Lower Red Meat Intake

  • Merrimack College (MA)
  • University of California, Davis (CA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (MD)

Background: Red meat production is a leading contributor to food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Decreasing red meat intake can mitigate climate change and lower risk of diet-related diseases. Objective: The goal …

  • Posted June 15, 2023
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What can Sustainability Schools Learn from the Career Services Offered at Business Schools?

  • University of Michigan (MI)

Increasingly, the importance of sustainability as a goal for different sectors in society is becoming paramount. Given the importance and urgency of this, the objective of this paper is to …

  • Posted June 15, 2023
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Preparing Business Students to be Sustainable Business Leaders in the 21st Century

  • University of Michigan (MI)

The necessity and importance of sustainability has been discussed increasingly often and urgently as material business considerations, notably by Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackrock (Fink 2021a). Further, research over …

  • Posted June 15, 2023
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Keynote: Elizabeth Popp Berman

  • Bard College (NY)
  • University of Michigan (MI)

"When our political values align with those of economics, we should embrace the many useful tools it has to offer. But when they conflict, we must be willing to advocate, …

  • Posted May 17, 2023
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Bin Infrastructure Planning – Placement & Design Standards

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
  • Busch Systems International Inc. (ON)

This session facilitates knowledge exchange on how & where to implement standardized, public-facing bin infrastructure.

  • Posted May 17, 2023
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Compost Program Roll-out and Progression: Lessons Learned!

  • University of Michigan (MI)

The University of Michigan will share an overview of their compost program progression, from the low-hanging fruit of composting pre-consumer waste from dining halls and commercial kitchens to implementing composting …

  • Posted May 17, 2023
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Engaging Students Beyond Individual Sustainability Action

  • California State University, Fresno (CA)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJ)
  • Tufts University (MA)
  • University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • University Mohammed VI Polytechnic

Students have boundless energy and passion, but often express frustration that many sustainability solutions place emphasis on individual action and/or their efforts do not make a significant impact on the …

  • Posted May 17, 2023
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Curriculum Self-Assessment Rubrics

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This brief document offers several rubrics to assess courses, syllabi and individual units based on principles of sustainability- and social justice pedagogy, including community connections, cultural relevance, and more.

  • Posted May 8, 2023
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Integrating Sustainability and Social Justice Concepts Across the Curriculum

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This brief document offers matrices that show how sustainability and social justice concepts such as community and equity can be integrated across disciplines. With this document, instructors can take steps …

  • Posted May 8, 2023
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UM Scope 3 Purchased Goods & Services Emissions Footprinting

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This project was conducted to address recommendations from the University of Michigan’s President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality by footprinting the institution's Scope 3 purchased goods and services greenhouse gas emissions. …


An Exploration of the Relationship between Sustainability-Related Involvement and Learning in Higher Education

  • Tufts University (MA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)

Higher education institutions are charged with developing civically engaged leaders to address the pressing issues facing the country and the world. While existing literature suggests institutional practices, such as promoting …


Keynote Presentation with Daphne Frias, Zamzam Ibrahim and Chloe Maxmin

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • AASHE (MA)
  • Box The Ballot (NY)
  • European Students' Union

This session will share inspiring examples of how young people are leading the way to a sustainable future on campus and beyond.

  • Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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How the Design of National-Scale Environmental Education Programs Support Equity and Inclusion

  • University of Texas at Arlington (TX)
  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • National Wildlife Federation (VA)

In this session, two National Wildlife Federation EcoLeader Graduate Student Fellows will present the findings and recommendations of their recent research exploring how the design of the NWF EcoLeaders Program …

  • Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Expanding Sustainability: Using Food Procurement to Help Poultry Workers (through a new consortium)

  • Georgetown University (DC)
  • University of California, Office of the President (CA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)

Many colleges and universities are working on sustainable procurement goals, but how many of us have looked at social sustainability and the impact of our procurement on workers? During the …

  • Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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University of Michigan Carbon Neutral Power and Heat Infrastructure Study: Summary Report

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Integral Group, an external firm selected by …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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The University of Michigan Building Efficiency Studies

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 and 2020 - 2021 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by SmithGroup Inc., an external …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Biosequestration at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Biosequestration Internal Analysis Team. The Biosequestration team …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Building Standards at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Building Standards Internal Analysis Team. The Building Standards …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Campus Culture and Communication at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Campus Culture and Communication Internal Analysis Team. In …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Commuting at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Commuting Internal Analysis Team. Through its work, …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Energy Consumption Policies at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Energy Consumption Policies Internal Analysis Team. Through …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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External Collaboration at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the External Collaboration Internal Analysis Team. Through its …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Food at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Food Internal Analysis Team. Through its work, …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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University-Sponsored Travel at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the University-Sponsored Travel Internal Analysis Team. The University-Sponsored …

  • Posted Nov. 17, 2021
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Mobility Electrification at the University of Michigan: A Report Developed for and Supported by the U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

This report was compiled during the academic year of 2019-2020 for the University of Michigan (U-M) President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality by the Mobility Electrification Subgroup. Through its work, the …

  • Posted Nov. 16, 2021
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Final Report and Recommendations, U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Michigan (MI)

The President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality, charged with recommending scalable, transferable, and financially responsible strategies for U-M to achieve net-zero emissions, recently submitted its final report and recommendations to President …

  • Posted Nov. 16, 2021
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What Story Does Your Curriculum Tell? Flipping the Script on Narratives of Sustainability

  • University of Michigan (MI)

If we think of the future as an unfinished story, we see two grand narratives unfolding: A shift towards sustainability and social justice tells a story about a better life, …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Strengthening Sustainability Programs and Curricula at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels

  • Arizona State University (AZ)
  • University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (DC)

Sustainability education is crucial to address urgent environmental, economic, and societal challenges. The number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research institutes, and centers focused on sustainability has markedly increased …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Integrating Sustainability and Development With Gala at the University of Michigan

  • University of Michigan (MI)

Sustainability is a necessary transition that poses unprecedented challenges for ensuring widely shared well-being and prosperity. Sustainable development seeks to illuminate specific pathways to sustainability, especially in geographic areas that …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Preparing a Faculty Cohort to Facilitate Internal Curriculum Integration Workshops

  • University of Michigan (MI)
  • Dallas College (TX)

An increasing number of colleges & universities are working to integrate sustainability & social justice into the curriculum. This often involves faculty development workshops led by external facilitators. In-house efforts, …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Lessons From the Field of Education: Bridging Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability

  • Chatham University (PA)
  • University of Michigan (MI)

Social justice (i.e. equity) is one of sustainability's '3Es,' alongside the economy and environment. Yet too often, these 'Es' are framed with shaky connections or as separate spheres. This has …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Innovative Pedagogies for Climate Change Education across the University of Michigan

  • University of Michigan (MI)

A growing body of research is examining climate change education, in part due to the urgent need for educational programs to prepare the next generation of students to help lead …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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A Bibliometric Review of Higher Education Sustainability Competency Literature

  • University of Michigan (MI)

Amidst unprecedented climate changes that threaten human existence, higher education has a responsibility to educate our students, the future leaders at the helm of this crisis. Reacting to impending climate …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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The effect of information source on higher education students’ sustainability knowledge

  • Michigan State University (MI)
  • University of Michigan (MI)

When it comes to what higher education students know about sustainability, where they learn matters. In this study, we explore the extent to which students’ level of sustainability knowledge differed …