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The Alignment of Universities With Sustainable Development Goals: How Do Academics Perceive the Progress (Not) Made?
- Abu Dhabi University
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda have acted as a global unifying force to address social, economic, and environmental sustainability concerns. Higher education institutions (HEIs)/universities have been …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Implementing Sustainability Teaching, Research, and Service at Florida A&M University
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FL)
The Environment and Sustainability Council is embarked on a comprehensive and integrated approach to institutionalize sustainability at Florida A&M University (FAMU), an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the advancement of …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Greening the University in the Heartland
- Oklahoma City University (OK)
Oklahoma City University has undergone systematic organizational change to move the campus in a more sustainable direction. Students, staff, and faculty have been involved with several projects to change the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Science & Policy (BS)
- Drake University (IA)
This interdisciplinary science degree prepares students in a liberal arts tradition to understand connections between human beings and their effects on the Earth's environment. Drake environmental science students are grounded …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Studies BA
- Franklin University Switzerland (Ticino)
The Environmental Studies major provides students with the interdisciplinary background to think critically about, analyze, and understand environmental issues facing today's society. This major prepares students for careers in government, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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PhD in Engineering with a Concentration in Environmental Engineering
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (AK)
Engineers use knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences to develop economical uses of materials and forces of nature for human benefit. The professional practice of engineering requires sophisticated skills, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Certificate in Sustainable Engineering
- Wayne State University (MI)
The program complements the College of Engineering's Alternative Energy Technology graduated degree program, now in its fifth year. The sustainability certificate program will develop a structured educational supplement to existing …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Sustainability and the Built Environment Certificate Program
- University of California, Davis (CA)
UC Davis Extension's Sustainability and the Built Environment Certificate Program expands upon the highly successful Green Building and Sustainable Design classroom program. This certificate offers a comprehensive curriculum on how …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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From Learning to Action: Sustainability Stories from the Field
- Antioch University, New England (NH)
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
As the integration of sustainability content into a wide range of higher education degree programs and disciplines explodes, how do students, faculty, and administrators ensure that this training yields actual …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Eating Our Way to Green
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
While students are generally recognized as critical to the success of campus sustainability endeavors - many student groups are prime movers, in fact - their rapid turnover and apparent distractability …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Campus sustainability initiatives: what helps, what hinders?
- Antioch University, New England (NH)
As more and more campuses become increasingly adept at measuring their progress toward sustainability, it is just as important to also track a variety of institutional factors that might help …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Greek Sustainability: Leveraging Change, Empowering Leaders
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
Students have been organizing chapter houses to host a "Green Chair" or also popularly known as "Green Greek Reps". We will share our resources, strategy, and recent academic year's impact …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Lightning Talks: Campus Operations (Group 2)
- Stanford University (CA)
- Center for Resource Solutions | Green-e (CA)
- Timber Framers Guild (NH)
This session consists of 3 15-minute Lightning Talk sessions related to campus operations. The Lightning Talks are: Stanford Shines: A Decade-Long Decarbonization Journey .. and We've Just Gotten Started - …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Silence: a Luxury or Commodity
- Iowa State University (IA)
Today's luxury items are increasingly demanded with one caveat, that they are silent. Silent appliances, cars, vacations all come with a high price. While the upper middle class reach for …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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The Mueller Report: Moving Beyond Sustainability Indicators to Sustainability Action at Penn State
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
The assignment that we gave ourselves was: Cut the ecological impact of Mueller Building in half while creating healthier working conditions for all building occupants. The analysis on the following …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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An Economical Analysis of the USFSP Solar Parking Garage
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg (FL)
This undergraduate student paper was accepted without revision as an oral presentation at the ICES 2016: 18th International Conference on Energy held in Paris. The topic is an economical analysis …
- Posted May 13, 2016
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A Statistical Analysis of the USFSP Solar Parking Garage
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg (FL)
This undergraduate student paper was accepted without revision as an oral presentation at the ICES 2016 : 18th International Conference on Energy held in Paris. The topic is a statistical …
- Posted May 13, 2016
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Why Sustainability Needs Aesthetics
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
Sustainability is not value-neutral. It requires a recalibration of values in order to be able to correct our current unsustainable practices. The deposing of aesthetics--and in particular, of beauty--is part …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A Residential Green Rep Program: The Case for a Program Hosted in Residence Life
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
At SUNY Cortland, our student Green Representatives program is run out of the Residence Life office and has been since it's inception in 2008. Each residence hall is paired up …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Community Development (BA/BS)
- Portland State University (OR)
The first of its kind in the nation, our undergraduate program in Community Development prepares students for careers as leaders and change agents in addressing myriad social challenges. The Toulan …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Certificate in Environmental Sustainability and Business
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (WI)
The Certificate in Environmental Sustainability and Business consists of a supporting course structure (at the 100 and 200 level) that is complementary to the campus' existing general education requirements, consistent …
- Posted June 13, 2018
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Environmental Science Minor
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
This minor is for students who want an understanding of the various physical, chemical, and geologic processes that work within our planet and on its surface. Students gain the skills …
- Posted Sept. 27, 2018
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Environmental Geochemical Science (BS)
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
The Environmental Geochemical Science major at New Paltz equips students with the scientific background necessary to address a wide variety of environmental issues. With a location near the Hudson River, …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2019
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Senior Sustainability Professional Certificate
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
The Senior Certified Sustainability Professional Online Training Program will prepare students for an exciting career as a leader in the green-collar economy. As a certified sustainability professional, students will be …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2019
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RBC Sustainability Leadership Certificate
- Dalhousie University (NS)
In October 2012, Dalhousie's College of Sustainability launched an innovative new program—the RBC Sustainability Leadership Certificate (SLC).
During the program, participating students attend three weekend seminars and take part in …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2019
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Food Studies (BS)
- Syracuse University (NY)
Food Studies is one of the fastest-growing fields of study in North America. It has expanded to become a broad academic discipline, encompassing the study of food delivery systems, social …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental Studies and Sustainability, BA
- University of Massachusetts Boston (MA)
The School for the Environment's nationally recognized Environmental Studies and Sustainability program emphasizes solutions integrating the humanities and social sciences with economics and business. As environmental and sustainability advocates, students …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Plant Biology Major
- University of California, Riverside (CA)
The Plant Biology major’s mission is to conduct cutting-edge research in plant biology to advance fundamental scientific knowledge and solve critical issues for the state of California, and to educate …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Bachelor of Environmental Systems (honours)
- University of Sydney (NSW)
The Bachelor of Environmental Systems (Honours) comprehensively examines both natural and agricultural systems. How we manage our environment and natural resources will arguably determine Australia's economic future, and ensuring ecologically-sustainable …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainability Concentration, Business (BA)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The W. P. Carey BA degree program in business with a concentration in sustainability is an innovative, transdisciplinary program intended to prepare students for positions in a variety of professions …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Science Major - Biology Emphasis
- Calvin University (MI)
Students develop a deeper understanding of how creation works and the diverse impact the growing human population is having on the world that sustains it—then learn how to do something …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental & Resource Management (BS)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The BS program in environmental and resource management provides critical scientific and management skills for graduates who will work in industry or government to ensure the health of natural ecosystems …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Studies (BA)
- Tulane University (LA)
Bachelor of Arts degree focused on understanding the relationships between humans and the environment. Through coursework offered by several of Tulane's most prestigious Schools and Colleges, internships, and opportuhe Environmental …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Centre For Law & the Environment
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
The Centre seeks to establish a network of scholars and policymakers from a variety of disciplines, professions, and institutions throughout the world. Only by sharing knowledge across many walks of …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Law Centre
- University of Victoria (BC)
The ELC works for community groups, conservation organizations and Indigenous communities across British Columbia building legal capacity to tackle today’s complex environmental challenges. The Centre's work has three focus areas: …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Custom Brewery Tour with Taste Twin Cities
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Join us for a fascinating behind the scenes insight into Minneapolis's local beers and what local breweries looks, sound and smells like. This tour is great for people visiting the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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60 kW Rooftop Array: Synergy House
- Stanford University (CA)
Synergy House cooperative members, who live near the top of San Juan Hill in a historic wood-frame mansion, had a nearly $30,000 windfall that they wanted to put toward installing …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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34.66 kW Roof Top Mount Queensland Bioscience Precinct
- University of Queensland (QLD)
The Queensland Bioscience Precinct (QBP) is a collaborative research facility dedicated to human, animal and plant biotechnological research.
With a footprint of 35,000 square meters, the QPB comprises four large …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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25 kW Roof Top Mount Electrical Substation Building 8167
- University of Queensland (QLD)
Gatton's Building 8167 is an important element in the campus infrastructure.
It houses a major electrical substation and shelters a vital back-up power generator. Its location and orientation makes it …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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25.2 kW Roof Top Mount Administration and Teaching Facility
- University of Queensland (QLD)
The administration and teaching blocks each have a 12.6 kWp roof-mounted PV array making the total installation 25.2 kWp.
Modules are installed parallel with the roof on the teaching block. …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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Shut the Stash Sticker
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Chemical fume hoods used in research laboratories use up to 3.5 times the amount of energy as a single family house each day. Since Penn has over 1,000 fume hoods …
- Posted May 5, 2025
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Award Winner Session: The High Costs of Sustainable Operations: Institutional Purpose and the Quadruple Bottom Line
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Increasing sustainability performance and reducing overall operating expenses are broad goals that are simultaneously present at nearly all universities. This paper presents an exploratory case study in which a major …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainability Programs in Higher Education: Finding the Common Ground
- American University (DC)
Within the past decade, sustainability has gained immense popularity within the higher education realm. From pledging to reach carbon neutrality, to participating in a national recycling competition, colleges and universities …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Developing a Climate Action Plan for UNH: Analysis, Collaboration and Implementation
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
Under its American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment obligation, the University of New Hampshire is developing a climate action plan to address the threat of global climate change by …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Duke Water Reclamation Pond
- Duke University (NC)
After a severe drought in 2007, Duke spearheaded water reclamation projects across campus. The 5.5 acre reclamation pond collects storm water from 22% of Duke's main campus, over 265 acres. …
- Posted June 10, 2016
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Going Big on Renewables: How to Kick-Start Renewables With Second Nature's Pro Bono Consulting
- Davidson College (NC)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
Do you want to go big on renewables but you don't have the funds to get started, or need a way to get traction with internal stakeholders? In 2020, Second …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Opening New Markets for Local Food Through the Food Hub Model
- Black Hills State University (SD)
Black Hills Food Hub, a business incubated at BHSU and run by Cobblestone Science (a locally- and women-owned small business), coordinates the needs of cafeterias in the region with local …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Don't pack your bags. We can create interactive, fun and transformative e-conferences.
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Alberta (AB)
Don't stress! Yes, conferences create connections and inspire new ideas; however, traveling to conferences costs time, money and increases our carbon footprint. But no, it's not the only way. E-conferences …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Campus Sustainability as a Driver of Social Justice
- Harvard University (MA)
- Rio Salado College (AZ)
- University of Wyoming (WY)
- Better World Books (GA)
Oftentimes, we think of our sustainability efforts independent of social justice.
This panel will discuss innovative ideas for combining recycling while funding social justice initiatives. The panelists, representing both private …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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