Search for "university 's"
Bike Friendly University
- University of Cincinnati (OH)
The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors. The Bicycle Friendly University program evaluates university's …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2020
- Case Studies
- View more
Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Aligning U.Va. Dining's Nutrition and Sustainability Efforts
- University of Virginia (VA)
Since the advent of U.Va. Dining Service's Green Dining Campaign in 2006, food, environment, and health have all been linked to ongoing conservation efforts. The group's formal motto is "Sustainable …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Urban Emerald
- Saint Peter's University (NJ)
Four miles from Manhattan on 25 acres in Jersey City is the nearly 150 year old Saint Peter's University..A United Nations NGO, SPU has a Jesuit, Catholic mission committed to …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Baylor University's Centralized Irrigation System
- Baylor University (TX)
ARAMARK-Baylor Facility Services maintains all of the facilities and grounds on the Baylor University campus, including all irrigation systems. The former irrigation system for the campus of Baylor University was …
- Posted May 17, 2013
- Case Studies
- View more
5 kW Rooftop Array: Admissions & Alumni Building
- Seattle University (WA)
The Admissions & Alumni building's rooftop solar panels generate 3% of the building's electrical needs. The Student Center has solar panels mounted on a pole, the south wall and roof. …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
- Green Power Projects
- View more
Ecosystem Science & Policy; Marine Ecosystems & Society (BA/BS)
- University of Miami (FL)
The Ecosystem Science and Policy program offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science (B. S. ) and a Bachelor of Arts (B. A. ). Students earning a B. S. …
- Posted April 12, 2018
- Academic Programs
- View more
Making Carbon Neutrality a Reality at Cornell
- Cornell University (NY)
Cornell's 2035 neutrality goal is motivated by the belief that we have a responsibility to generate global solutions while addressing our own emissions by developing and demonstrating scalable solutions in …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Evaluating Core Competencies Development in Sustainability and Environmental Master's Programs: An empirical analysis
- Boise State University (ID)
- Global Council Science and the Environment (DC)
- University of Tokyo
- Hokkaido University (Hokkaido)
- Tohoku University
Interest in and understanding of the various competencies that university sustainability and environmental graduate degree programs should aim for has increased in recent years. Yet empirical efforts that assess the …
- Posted April 24, 2018
- Publications
- View more
Meeting the Sustainability Skills Gap: New Research Reveals What Businesses Need to Succeed
- American University (DC)
As organizations worldwide embrace sustainability, new research from American University's Kogod School of Business uncovers the critical skills and competencies that will define success in an evolving business landscape.
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
- Publications
- View more
Santa Clara University Bike to Work Day
- Santa Clara University (CA)
SCU faculty and staff have participated in Silicon Valley's Bike to Work Day since 2015! In partnership with Human Resources, and Parking & Transportation, the Center for Sustainability hosts these …
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
- Photographs
- View more
Cool Campus Challenge - Engaging Campuses in Carbon Neutrality to Create a Culture of Sustainability
- University of California, Office of the President (CA)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The University of California's Cool Campus Challenge is a friendly 4-week competition between all ten campuses in the UC system designed to educate and motivate the campus community (students, faculty, …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Social Justice Connections: Mapping Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Campus and in the Community
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Portland Community College (OR)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)
Examining connections between sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is essential for advancing environmental sustainability and social justice together. The AASHE Advisory Council's Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Committee invites …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
- Conference Presentations
- View more
PhD in Environmental Engineering
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
A graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy is offered with a major in civil engineering. Specific departmental requirements for the PhD include: A minimum of 72 semester hours …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
sustainNU and Partners Host Tree Planting
- Northwestern University (IL)
In celebration of Arbor Day, Northwestern University's Office of Sustainability (sustainNU) hosted a tree planting with the City of Evanston and Chicago Gateway Green to plant ten trees with volunteers …
- Posted May 4, 2021
- Photographs
- View more
Eco-Fair 2025
- University of Virginia (VA)
University of Virginia's Eco-Fair is an annual event inviting student and community members to host an activity that facilitates action or dialogue for the health of the planet. So from …
- Posted June 6, 2025
- Photographs
- View more
3 MW Rooftop and Parking Canopy Arrays
- William Paterson University of New Jersey (NJ)
- SunDurance Energy (NJ)
William Paterson University's 3 MW solar energy installation is expected to reduce energy costs by $4.3 million over15 years while supplying 15 of its energy needs.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
- Green Power Projects
- View more
Building a Resilient and Just Society Through Retirement Programs
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Natixis Investment Managers (MA)
- PRM Consulting Group (DC)
Many colleges and universities are working to align their education, research, and operations with the Sustainable Development Goals. While many have taken steps to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Food Fight: EPA's Food Recovery Challenge Strives to Reduce Food Waste
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (DC)
Food is the number one material reaching landfills and accounts for 13% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. In order to decrease the significant environmental impact of food …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
How to engage people in behavioural change for sustainable development
- University of Ottawa (ON)
The University of Ottawa, Canada, has been advancing sustainable development through its communications and outreach strategies. Considering the budget, and the problem faced by any institutions of its size, the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Using Catering to Create a Virtuous Cycle of Sustainability in Your Community
- Emory University (GA)
- America To Go (NY)
Sustainability practitioners are constantly grappling with the hard questions: How to overcome inertia of the status quo? How to get others to adopt change? How to get businesses that could …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
- Conference Presentations
- View more
UConn Includes Sustainability in Updated Strategic Plan
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The University of Connecticut recently released it's new Strategic Plan guiding the institution through 2034.
One of the key focus areas is: Wellness of People and Planet "At UConn, we …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2025
- Photographs
- View more
Sustainability Science BA
- Bentley University (MA)
This degree combines Sustainability Science and Business Studies is an innovative curriculum that integrates Bentley University's strengths in Earth and environmental sciences with its core programs in business to prepare …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Learning Within the Student Recreation Center: A USGBC Research to Practice Project
- Sonoma State University (CA)
A small group of undergraduate students came together to participate in the US Green Building Council's Research to Practice pilot program. They chose to engage in a study of the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Climate Leadership Network Carbon Offset Projects Networking
- Clarkson University (NY)
- Second Nature (MA)
This networking meeting will focus on the development of carbon offset projects for colleges and universities. An advisory group formed after a networking session at last year's AASHE conference group …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Empowering Solidarity Through Shared Sustainability Vision and Leadership
- Iowa State University (IA)
Solidarity unifies diversity, creativity and passion toward a common goal. Through a shared sustainability position, Iowa State University's Office of Sustainability and the City of Ames, Iowa, unite together to …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Ten Years of Including Wellness in the Sustainability Model
- Bemidji State University (MN)
Bemidji State University's Sustainability Office created a unique model for sustainability that includes a wellness component. The mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health of every person matters. Reducing anxiety, eating …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Advancing Organizational Change for Sustainable Development Goals Through Neuropsychology
- University of Southern California (CA)
What role does neuropsychology play as a determinant for successful organizational change toward Sustainable Development Goals? This session explores the inter-related notions of reflective practice, metacognition, cultural norms, and critical …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
- Conference Presentations
- View more
STARS Reporting as an Undergraduate Educational Opportunity
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
The University of Illinois, a STARS Gold Campus, has a strong focus on expanding its campus sustainability efforts. Since our 2017 report, administrators have made an increased effort to align …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Ohio University Online Master of Public Administration – Concentration in Environmental & Energy Policy
- Ohio University (OH)
Unlike other Master's in Public Administration online programs, Ohio University offers a curriculum built for the real challenges of public administration. You won't find us teaching hypotheticals. Instead we focus …
- Posted Aug. 12, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Sustainable transportation and land use planning at Simon Fraser University: A case study of the Burnaby Mountain Campus
- Simon Fraser University (BC)
This study examines the feasibility of developing a Sustainable Transportation Plan that aims to reduce single-occupant vehicle (SOV) trips to and from Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Burnaby Mountain Campus by …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
- Publications
- View more
The Green Building Boom at Bowling Green State University
- Bowling Green State University (OH)
This poster will highlight and set forth details on the numerous green construction projects occurring at Bowling Green State University. Currently, six (6) new buildings are simultaneously under construction. All …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Blueprints for Breaking Silos: Pathways to Engage Faculty, Staff and Students in Campus Living Labs
- University of Georgia (GA)
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
Presenters will share pathways, frameworks, and methods for engaging diverse faculty, staff, and students in using the campus as a living laboratory through examples of impactful research collaborations from the …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Forest Restoration in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park- Collaboration with Temple University, Philadelphia Zoo, Fairmount Park, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Germantown Friends School
- Temple University (PA)
Restore eight acres of Philadelphia's degraded urban forest and provide education on carbon sequestration through reforestation. A collaborative effort between institutional faculty and staff from Temple University, Philadelphia Zoo, Fairmount …
- Posted June 22, 2010
- Case Studies
- View more
Trends in climate change mitigation strategies. Which institutions are meeting their greenhouse gas reduction targets and why.
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
In the last decade nearly 500 colleges and universities in North America have publicly declared their intention to combat climate change by reaching carbon neutrality. Of those, 325 have committed …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
The Role of the LEED Rating System in Higher Education: Recent Trends and Status
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
This study is an update to the report, "To LEED or Not To LEED," published in August 2009, and examines the degree to which various top universities in the United …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Education Revolution: Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Designers
- RMJM
Across the country, our nation's colleges and universities are leading the charge for sustainability - but are we really training the next generation of architects to be sustainable designers? How …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Sustainability at Stanford 2018-19 Year In Review
- Stanford University (CA)
Explore the 2018-19 academic year milestones, key initiatives, and performance metrics that underscore Stanford's pledge to meaningful progress and applied innovation on sustainability.
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
- Publications
- View more
USG Sustainability Committee Fund
- University of Denver (CO)
The Sustainability Committee, known as SusCom for short, is dedicated to motivating and activating the student body toward a more sustainable lifestyle by providing funding for various sustainability- and environmentally-related …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2021
- Green Funds
- View more
Environmental Geoscience (Emphasis)
- Idaho State University (ID)
A geology master's degree may be awarded with the annotation “Emphasis in Environmental Geoscience” added if the student completes the requirements for a master's degree plus at least 9 credits …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
- Academic Programs
- View more
Environment and Resources (PhD)
- Stanford University (CA)
E-IPER's PhD in Environment and Resources degree program is designed to enable students to become first-rate interdisciplinary researchers and acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in both academic and …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
- Academic Programs
- View more
The Inside View on Factors That Affect Progress Towards Sustainability in Higher Education
- Antioch University Midwest (OH)
The magnitude of change required for most campuses to make significant progress towards sustainability is profound. In spite of the ever-increasing number of campuses hiring sustainability officers, directors, coordinators and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Integrating Social Equity: Texas A&M's 2018 Sustainability Master Plan
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- Ayers Saint Gross (MD)
Released in the Spring 2018 semester, Texas A&M's new Sustainability Master Plan has three primary objectives: to better integrate social equity objectives with environmental and economic efforts, to balance the …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Embedding Sustainability Into the Collegiate Recreation Culture: the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association's Journey Forward
- Oregon State University (OR)
- Portland State University (OR)
- Sonoma State University (CA)
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation (OR)
Within the past year, embedding sustainability throughout the collegiate recreation culture has emerged as a strategic initiative with the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). NIRSA is the leading resource …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
The Furman University Green Guide to Sustainable Living
- Furman University (SC)
Furman University has committed to establishing itself as a national environmental sustainability leader among college and university campuses. The university has been very proactive in supporting sustainability efforts on campus …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
University of Scranton Community Garden, Planning, Partnerships, Students, and Surprises
- University of Scranton (PA)
Attendees will enjoy a conversation on the University of Scranton's journey to plan and establish a Community Garden. One of the Sustainability Office's goals is to raise awareness to sustainable …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Growing the BULB; Urban Ecology and Butler University's Living Building
- Butler University (IN)
- Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects (MO)
The BULB sits at the highest and most iconic location on campus adjacent to Holcomb Observatory and within 100' of the Carillon Tower which connects to an 'organ' at the …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
- Conference Presentations
- View more
MS in Environmental Management
- Webster University (MO)
Webster University's Master of Science (MS ) in Environmental Management provides current and aspiring environmental managers with the tools and techniques to navigate the business aspects of environmental management. Upon …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Master of Arts in Food Studies
- Chatham University (PA)
Chatham University's Master of Arts in Food Studies is a part of their Falk School of Sustainability & Environment. The interdisciplinary program trains students to understand and analyze holistic food …
- Posted May 15, 2017
- Academic Programs
- View more
Using Student Engagement to Drive AASHE STARS
- University at Buffalo (NY)
Our University, like many other institutions of higher education has engaged in AASHE STARS. During the Spring 2012 semester, our institution piloted a unique approach to gathering the massive amount …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more
Performance Matters, Tangible Progress on Mitigating Climate Change
- University of Calgary (AB)
The University of Calgary (U of C) is a signatory to the University and College Presidents' Climate Change Statement of Action for Canada. This session will highlight how the U …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
- Conference Presentations
- View more