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Affordable Renewable Energy for the Developing World that is Creating Jobs
- University of Central Florida (FL)
In our world, there are currently 1.3B people living with no access to electricity. The lack of electricity can have negative impacts on their education, communication, safety and even health. …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Inputs to Outputs: Taking an Event Beyond Zero-Waste to Green Certification
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
The University of Pittsburgh has a strong hold on zero-waste. This presentation would include an introduction to our zero-waste infrastructure and the progress we have made, while the bulk of …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Lots of Watts: Four Campuses Join Forces to Build a Giant Solar Farm
- Dickinson College (PA)
- Lafayette College (PA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
Large-scale renewable energy power purchase agreements can eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity, while saving money and mitigating energy price risk over time. However, most campuses are too small, …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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From Pride to Planet: Queer Communities and Climate Justice
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
Climate change is one of the greatest threats faced by people and nature worldwide, but marginalized communities feel the impacts of this threat more severely than others. Although these communities …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Mobility Report Cards: The Role of Colleges in Intergenerational Mobility
- Brown University (RI)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
We characterize rates of intergenerational income mobility at each college in the United States using administrative data for over 30 million college students from 1999-2013. We document four results. First, …
- Posted Jan. 30, 2017
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Dealing with parking issues on an urban campus: The case of UC Berkeley
- California Polytechnic State University (CA)
Many transportation planning studies focus on mode-of-transportation as a static variable, not accounting for a range of user decisions such as miles traveled or (if driving) the duration of time …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2017
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Sustainable Mobility in Universities: The Case of the University of Foggia (Italy)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro
- Università di Foggia
Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that make up the 2030 Agenda and refer to different areas of social, economic and environmental development, goal 11.2 concerns access to safe, …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Missing Pieces in Higher Education Climate Action Planning: Food, Reuse and Empowerment
- AASHE (MA)
- Gaia Education
- Center for Biological Diversity (AZ)
Climate plans can help colleges and universities address climate concerns specific to the students, faculty and staff of that campus. Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity and GAIA will …
- Posted Feb. 15, 2024
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Master of Environmental Assessment Online
- North Carolina State University (NC)
The Master of Environmental Assessment Degree and the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment programs are internet-based Distance Education programs. There are no seated or face-to-face classes, which allows us to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Architectural Studies: Environment and Behavior Studies (MA/MS)
- University of Missouri (MO)
Environment-behavior research explores a variety of environments, linking them to a range of behavioral concerns. This program is suitable for persons who seek careers in research, consulting, and/or teaching in …
- Posted July 5, 2018
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy Program
- Stanford University (CA)
Stanford’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program (ENRLP) encourages students to develop their skills in analyzing and solving problems through situational case studies, learn effective teamwork through Stanford’s …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Geography MA/MS
- University of Victoria (BC)
At UVic, the diverse research opportunities provide great connections with local and international research partners. The Geography department has research strengths in coastal systems, human geography, physical geography, resource management …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Valparaiso University (IN)
The environmental engineering department teaches students to develop the professional skills needed to work collaboratively with others to engineer solutions that protect our environment and use resources in a sustainable …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Nord Family Greenway
- Case Western Reserve University (OH)
The Case Western Reserve University Nord Family Greenway is a 300-foot-wide parkland in the heart of the CWRU's campus that was recently renovated to enhance pedestrian and bike access. The …
- Posted July 31, 2018
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1 kW WINDSPIRE Vertical Wind Turbine
- Edgecombe Community College (NC)
Edgecombe Community College installed a Windspire wind turbine in time for its Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2010. The new installation contributes clean energy to the campus and helps …
- Posted May 18, 2012
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Capturing and Managing data with shoestring staffing and funding
- Macalester College (MN)
In today’s age, data surrounds us. Sustainability offices are increasingly expected to collect and manage data in order to inform students, staff and faculty about progress towards sustainability goals; however, …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Using Complexity Leadership Theory to Achieve Sustainability Goals
- Chapman University (CA)
This proposal explores how utilizing complexity leadership theory, which is a combination of adaptive, enabling, and administrative leadership, to further campus sustainability goals and initiatives. This presentation will focus on …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Leasing Land to Farmers to Support Sustainability
- St. Paul's School (NH)
For land-rich institutions, leasing parcels of land to local farmers can support all facets of sustainability. Small farms gain acreage, enhancing the local food system; dining halls get direct access …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Off Site Solar - A Group Effort
- Amherst College (MA)
- Bowdoin College (ME)
- Smith College (MA)
- Williams College (MA)
Amherst, Bowdoin, Hampshire, Smith and Williams colleges-signed an agreement in February 2018 to purchase off-site renewable electricity. This agreement will facilitate the construction of a 'utility scale' solar power facility …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence: A Campus Guide for Self-Study and Planning
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (DC)
Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence: A Campus Guide for Self-Study and Planning provides a framework for needed dialogue, assessment, and action to address inequities in higher education institutions. Focusing …
- Posted March 30, 2016
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Affordability in Higher Education
The affordability of higher education is one of the most pressing challenges to college and university leaders and politicians. Meanwhile, students and parents face their own hurdles paying for college. …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2017
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The concept of woonerf zone applied in university campuses: the case of the campus of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Kentriki Makedonia)
In this paper, the concept of transferring the idea of woonerf zone from residential areas to university campuses is examined and the campus of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is …
- Posted April 17, 2018
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Zero Waste Database
- College & University Recycling Coalition (DC)
The mission of this database is to create a useful, comprehensive resource for recycling and waste reduction advocates:
Baseline: "What practices are out there? Who and how many are doing …
- Posted March 28, 2016
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Real Food Standards 2.1
- Real Food Challenge (AZ)
The Real Food Standards are a set of criteria and certifications that define Real Food. The purpose of these Standards is to incentivize purchasing from food producers who reflect the …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2018
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Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Access to Local Food in the Carolinas Program: Campuses to Communities
- Davidson College (NC)
- Duke University (NC)
- Furman University (SC)
- Johnson C. Smith University (NC)
The Duke Endowment (TDE) schools, Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University, and Johnson C. Smith University, all have significant interest in promoting sustainable farm and food systems in the Carolinas …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Graduate Certificate in Urban Environmental Policy and Planning
- Lehigh University (PA)
This certificate offers a credential in environmental policy and planning for individuals with backgrounds in various science, engineering, social science and humanities fields who wish to understand the theory and …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Get Healthy! ACG Health & Wellness Center
- The American College of Greece (Aghia Paraskevi)
The ACG Health & Wellness Center offers Health Services, Wellness Coaching. Its Mission is based on the truth that lies in the idea of balancing the mind, body and spirit. …
- Posted Sept. 15, 2016
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DePauw University hosts Earth Week keynote Ian Cheney, filmmaker and founding member of FoodCorps
- DePauw University (IN)
DePauw University's Earth Week keynoter, Ian Cheney, is a founding member of FoodCorps, a food justice nonprofit focused on equitable access to healthy food in public schools, and a documentary …
- Posted April 26, 2018
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Temple Tiny House
- Temple University (PA)
The Temple University Tiny House project is a student designed and student constructed sustainable building located at Temple Community Garden on main campus. Completed in spring 2017, the 175 square …
- Posted July 30, 2018
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Connecticut College Lending Library
- Connecticut College (CT)
The Lending Library at Connecticut College allows students to rent a textbook at no cost for the duration of a course, and is an attempt to address the issue of …
- Posted July 30, 2018
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Campus Engagement: The Handlebar- Dickinson's Bicycle Cooperative
- Dickinson College (PA)
The Biking@Dickinson initiative promotes sustainable transportation, builds community and provides biking education to the campus. Students can borrow bikes from the college, including Green Bike, refurbished by students in The …
- Posted July 31, 2018
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Free Food Planters at University of New Brunswick
- University of New Brunswick, Fredericton (NB)
To engage its campus community in personal and social change through sustainable urban agriculture, the University of New Brunswick Sustainability Office has established sustainable, self-watering, free food planters around the …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2018
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Pay As You Throw at Yale University
- Yale University (CT)
In Spring 2019, Yale University launched a Pay As You Throw (PAYT) pilot program. PAYT is a materials management model where campus entities are charged for the amount of trash …
- Posted Aug. 17, 2021
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Student Environmental Sustainability Fund
- Bellevue College (WA)
The Student Environmental Sustainability Fee is intended to provide resources that are sustainable for student use and education while enhancing BC’s efforts to continue to create a campus that is …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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SGA Green Fund
- Susquehanna University (PA)
The SU SGA Green Fund is a way for students around campus to find funding for their sustainability project ideas. The green fund is funded through an allocation from the …
- Posted Sept. 21, 2021
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Living Building Challenge in Higher Education Roundtable
- International Living Future Institute (WA)
Higher education institutions around the country are pursuing the Living Building Challenge and Living Community Challenge - using the frameworks from ILFI to guide their sustainability efforts to go beyond …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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International Living Future Institute - Higher Education Cohort
- International Living Future Institute (WA)
Higher education institutions around the country are pursuing the Living Building Challenge and Living Community Challenge - using the frameworks from ILFI to guide their sustainability efforts to go beyond …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Best Practices for Supporting Campus Food Security
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale (IL)
- University of Utah (UT)
Hunger is present on college campuses across the United States. As literature increases, awareness surrounding challenges in supporting severely food insecure college students has become more apparent, as well. This …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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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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Exploring the Intersection of EDIA and Sustainability in HEIs
- University of Toronto (ON)
Environmental issues have a disproportionately negative effect on marginalized communities. Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) is a prevalent topic in environmental studies, and there is a growing interest in …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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2011 Higher Education Sustainability Review
- AASHE (MA)
Looking through the lens of AASHE Bulletin stories in 2011, this year's review reveals an increased focus on higher education access, affordability, and success; more green building efforts than ever …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Beyond the Right Thing to Do: The Value of Sustainability in Higher Education
- AASHE (MA)
This document is intended to help higher education sustainability practitioners more powerfully articulate the value of sustainability to higher education leaders as well as the general public. As different points …
- Posted Nov. 28, 2017
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Who Pays? How Industry Insiders Rig the Student Loan System—and How to Stop It
- Roosevelt Institute (NY)
In Who Pays? How Industry Insiders Rig the Student Loan System—And How to Stop It, Julie Margetta Morgan explains how powerful industry players have succeeded in taking what they need …
- Posted April 28, 2022
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Faculty for a Future Seed Library
- Faculty for a Future
In a world of colliding social and environmental crises, every discipline is crucial to the pursuit of a safer, fairer, and more sustainable future.
Many academics are concerned about the …
- Posted Aug. 2, 2023
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The Real Food Database
- AASHE (MA)
- Real Food Challenge (AZ)
What food products are Real? Which vendors are verified as fair, ecological, and/or humane? Now, institutions of higher education can find out through the Real Food Database! Compiled from years …
- Posted March 25, 2020
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The Green Citizen Campaign
- Seneca Polytechnic (ON)
In 2011, Seneca College, a Canadian leader in post-secondary environmental programming, laid the groundwork for a multi-faceted initiative intended to take the college’s environmental focus to the next level. Green …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Diverting Waste, Feeding Communities: The Cardinal Cupboard
- University of Louisville (KY)
Facing the highest rates of food insecurity amongst faculty, staff, and students of the University of Louisville and large amounts of food waste from on-campus dining facilities, student leaders opened …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainable and Local Food Diversity and Affordability: Successful Procurement Case Studies
- Aramark (PA)
- FarmLogix, LLC (IL)
Sustainable and local sourcing was once a movement of privilege used by high-end chefs to delight dining patrons. In this informative session, you will be taken into several case studies …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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