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MBA Concentration in Sustainable Business

  • San Francisco State University (CA)

The emphasis provides students with an in-depth appreciation of the environmental and social dimensions of conducting business in a global market. Three aspects of sustainable business that improve a firm's …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Environmental Science

  • University of Nevada Las Vegas (NV)

The graduate program in Environmental Science fosters an understanding of interrelationships between disciplines in addition to requiring depth of study in specialized areas. It emphasizes the need to understand the …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Infusing the Study of Sustainable Design Methodology and Epistemology into the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum

  • Maryville College (TN)

Abstract: Arguably one of the most challenging places to infuse sustainable design methodology and epistemology, yet one of the most logical, is among the 225 liberal arts colleges and universities …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Master Plan to Robus Practice: The Evolution of Sustainable Landscape Practices at Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)

Universities across the globe are recognizing the need to implement sustainable landscaping practices in order to support wildlife, improve water quality and positively impact human health and wellbeing. Georgia Institute …

  • Posted Nov. 13, 2018
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017 11:24 AM Recognizing 2017 Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards (CUPSA) at SpringFest

  • Cornell University (NY)

Recognizing campus and community leaders who advance sustainability values and initiatives with Cornell at the 2017 Cornell University University Partners in Sustainability (CUPSA) Award ceremony held during Springfest. Springfest is …

  • Posted April 28, 2017
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SCI 2021: University of Utah Geothermal Contract

  • University of Utah (UT)

Long-Term 20 MW Geothermal Power Purchase and Rate Tariff Leadership: The long-term 20 MW Geothermal Power Purchase and Rate Tariff Leadership project began supplying the University of Utah with 20 …


Using Research to Improve Water Sustainability at Weber State University

  • Weber State University (UT)

Our student session will focus on undergraduate research done in Ogden, Utah at Weber State University. This research investigates attitudes, beliefs and perceptions towards water and water use held by …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Water Conservation at the University of Houston

  • University of Houston (TX)

The responsibility for ensuring a sustainable water future lies within the community as a whole. Because colleges and universities are inextricably woven into the communities in which they live, their …

  • Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Inflation Reduction Act geothermal/Ground Source Heat Pump 1 page case study

  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WI)

This document provides information about The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Sonnentag Center Ground Source Heat Pump/geothermal system submission for the tax incentives set up by the Inflation Reduction Act.

  • Posted Aug. 25, 2025
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From Bags to Boards: The Experimentation Behind the Recycled Building Material "BagBoard"

  • University of North Carolina, Wilmington (NC)

In the United States alone, the EPA estimates that 380 BILLION plastic bags are used once and then discarded. The answer to this plastic plague may come from the small …

  • Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Cultivating Student Leaders

  • University of California, Berkeley (CA)

Using Bruce Tuckman's theory of team development, sustainability professionals from UC Berkeley will share their successes and challenges in creating a robust student centered program. This session will dive into …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Social Environmental Case Study on Mining, Wild Rice and Water Protection in Minnesota

  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)

This session involves participants in a social environmental synthesis case study, using methods taught by the National Social Environmental Synthesis Center (sesync.org) in Maryland, where this case was developed at …

  • Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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NYU LEED NC Pre-Certification Strategies: Opportunities for Streamlining the Green Building Certification Process

  • New York University (NY)

A Student Technical Assistance Team of NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate' Center for the Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) was engaged to evaluate four current NYU LEED for New Construction …

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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AASHE @ Clinton Global Initiative University

  • AASHE (MA)

President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each year, CGI U hosts …

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Gonzaga's Journey to Create a Sustainable Food Culture on Campus

  • Gonzaga University (WA)

Real Food Club has been working to shift purchasing in our dining facilities to 'Real food' (meaning local, humane, fair-trade, or ecologically sound) since 2013. We are nearing upon the …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Never too many C O O K S in the Campus Kitchen IUPUI : Collaboration On Our Campus Kitchen Services - a Hunger Relief Initiative

  • Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)

This presentation will address how it has taken collaboration and support from many 'COOKS' in the development, operation, and ongoing program expansion to fulfill all of the opportunities the Campus …

  • Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Networking to collaborate with UC-CSU NXTerra: California's new Climate Emergency Teaching Tool

  • University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)

Presenters Dr. John Foran and Richard Widick will introduce UC-CSU NXTerra and discuss our strategies for scaling up the urgency of climate change education. NXTerra is an interdisciplinary network collaboration …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Environmental Science BAS

  • University of Tasmania (TAS)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Science) is a multi-disciplinary degree combining the disciplines of biology, chemistry, ecology and geography complemented with studies in environmental policy and management. The Environmental …

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Wizipan Leadership & Sustainability (Certificate)

  • South Dakota State University (SD)

The academic experience is focused on the interrelatedness of Care of Self, Care of Community, Care of Environment, and Care of Culture. During the study abroad-structured semester offered at Crazy …

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Achieving Energy Reductions Through Behavior: Competition Best Practices and Case Study

  • University of Pennsylvania (PA)

This presentation would present an overview of 1) the potential for competitions and behavior change to help achieve significant energy reductions on college campuses; 2) an overview of best practices …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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UConn Open Educational Resources

  • University of Connecticut (CT)

The OER initiative at University of Connecticut has affected several thousand students through the adoption of open textbooks and course redesigns to increase affordability. In September 2016, the Provost provided …


Resilient Cities Initiative

  • California State University, Chico (CA)

The Resilient Cities Initiative (RCI) is an interdisciplinary applied research think-tank for cities established by the Institute for Sustainable Development at California State University, Chico in 2016. The RCI connects …


2 kW 70-foot Wind Turbine

  • Western Illinois University (IL)

A small wind turbine was installed Dec. 6, 2012 at Western Illinois University to serve as a curriculum resource, while addressing sustainability goals of the University as part of the …

  • Posted April 8, 2013
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Renewable Energy Research and Demonstration Center

  • University of Minnesota, Morris (MN)

A large-scale project known formally as the University of Minnesota Renewable Energy Research and Demonstration Center at Morris includes development in community and locally-owned energy systems including wind, biomass, biofuels, …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Mapping Your Waste Stream and What to Do With It

  • College & University Recycling Coalition (DC)

Part of the College and University Recycling Coalition's free webinar series designed to share technical knowledge between program managers, student interns and others involved with promoting waste reduction on college …

  • Posted Aug. 19, 2019
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Environmental Engineering (MS) and Environmental Management (MA) (Dual Degree)

  • Gettysburg College (PA)

Gettysburg College's engineering dual-degree program combines the enhanced communication skills and creativity of a liberal arts education with the focused rigor of a highly regarded engineering program. Gettysburg College offers …

  • Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Fair Trade Campus Advocacy for a Sustainable Economy

  • Gonzaga University (WA)
  • Fair Trade Colleges & Universities

Fair Trade Campaigns is a powerful grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of conscious consumers and Fair Trade advocates on campuses and in communities across the U.S. Our Fair Trade Colleges & …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (PhD)

  • University of Texas at Austin (TX)

Environmental and water resources engineering is a broad discipline dedicated to addressing environmental issues in air, water, and soil. It includes a variety of sub-disciplines, such as water quality engineering, …

  • Posted May 5, 2019
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44 kW Rooftop and Curtain Wall Arrays: Lillis Business Complex

  • University of Oregon (OR)
  • Solar Design Associates (MA)

The building integrates three different types of photovoltaic arrays: glass-integrated PVs for the atrium curtain wall and skylights, peel-and-stick thin-film PVs on the penthouse metal roof, and flat-rooftop arrays. The …

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Sustainability Professionals: Helping Students Prepare for Sustainability Related Careers

  • Denison University (OH)

In 2019, Denison's Office of Sustainability launched a new program called the Sustainability Professionals Initiative. Today's organizations, big and small, public and private, are being required to take responsibility for …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Move Out Madness - End of Year Waste Reduction and Donations

  • University of Guelph (ON)

There's so much going on, it's Madness! Learn the details of a successful program designed to capture useful stuff left behind by students in undergraduate residences and in off-campus rental …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Student Environmental Resource Center at UC Berkeley

  • University of California, Berkeley (CA)

The Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) at UC Berkeley advises 50 environmental registered student organizations and student campaigns and 45 The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) projects, directs the Zero Waste …

  • Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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The Heart of the Matter: A Candid Conversation about Campus Sustainability

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (IL)

For the purpose of my research, my grounded theory addressed the intersections of interactions that impact an individual's ability to develop the core beliefs that cultivate environmental ethics and good …

  • Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Sustainability & Botanical Tours: Educating our Communities

  • Southern Oregon University (OR)

SOU's Landscape Services collaborated with students, faculty, and staff across campus to develop signed Sustainability and Botanical Tours to educate our regional community about SOU's myriad of sustainability programs and …

  • Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Jumping from the Ivory Tower: Weaving Environmental Leadership and Sustainable Communities

  • Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus (CO)

Jumping from the Ivory Tower demonstrates the positive results that occur when colleges work with communities to develop students with a sense of place. The book examines the role of …

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Localizing UN Sustainable Development Goals in Hawaii: The Community as our Living Laboratory

  • Hawaii Pacific University (HI)
  • University of Hawaii System Office (HI)

The 2018 State of Hawaii legislative session saw the introduction of bills to codify the UN SDG framework at the local level. Hawaii has a long history of sustainability, and …

  • Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Stormwater Runoff Management and Green Infrastructure on Loyola University Chicago

  • Loyola University Chicago (IL)

Stormwater runoff is a major problem all cities face. The Stormwater Runoff Management Project is a student-led project working with campus sustainability staff who's goal is to reduce the amount …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Live Green, Speak Green: Sustainable Stories from Iowa State University

  • Iowa State University (IA)

Captured on the vibrant South Library Lawn, this moment epitomizes the spirit of Earth Day at Iowa State University. Here, students, faculty, and Ames community unite, exemplified by a lively …

  • Posted April 23, 2024
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Creative Campaigning: A 'Zero Waste Week' Case Study on Organizing and Executing a University-Wide Engagement Program

  • New York University (NY)

When you launch a university-wide engagement program or initiative, how effective are you in reaching current and new audiences? How are you marketing and communicating the initiative? Through this case …

  • Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Designing and Operating a Certified "Living Building:" Meeting Certification and Maintaining Net-Zero Energy

  • Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
  • Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects (MO)

The Tyson Living Learning Center at Washington University in St. Louis opened in May 2009 and on October 12, 2010 became one of the first two buildings in the world …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Economies of Scale - Reducing Overhead and Increasing Efficiency Across the Organization

  • University of Vermont (VT)

At colleges and universities everyone consumes energy, from the underground classrooms up to the president's office. But only a few of the staff are accountable for the incurred energy costs …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Safer Streets: Applying the Volpe National Side Guard Standard for Large Trucks on a Campus

  • Harvard University (MA)

In February 2018, Harvard University announced a new initiative to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by becoming the first higher education institution on the East Coast to install side guards …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Benefits of Technology Platforms for Improving Alternative Transit Modeshare

  • University of Denver (CO)

Biking is one of the most efficient, environmentally-friendly, and economically sustainable ways to travel in an urban environment. Not only does it have huge financial and environmental benefits by eliminating …

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Archiving the campus as a living laboratory: preserving a long memory for transformative change

  • University of Utah (UT)

Sustainable change on campus is often driven by student-led projects, project-oriented courses and co-curricular activities associated with the Sustainability Office. However, aside from dissertations and theses, student work is seldom …

  • Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Comparing Move Out Programs: Sharing Perspectives on Waste Diversion, Campus & Community Collaboration, & Sustainability Goals.

  • Colorado State University (CO)
  • University of Iowa (IA)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
  • Wilfrid Laurier University (ON)

Be part of an interactive discussion where 4 universities share their move out program from the perspectives of Housing, Sustainability, Facilities & Surplus & learn ways to advance sustainability, reuse …

  • Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Living Tapestry, Native Plant Corridor Planning, Designing, and Social Engagements Opportunities

  • Oklahoma State University (OK)

Oklahoma State University’s Native Plant Corridor covers almost a quarter of a mile, consisting of native plantings, art, and native topiary nestled in the busy campus. Stretching between two main …

  • Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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109 kW Solar Arrays: Wilson Hall and Bates Hall

  • Westfield State University (MA)
  • Ostrow Electrical Company (MA)

Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Systems totaling 896kW at the following facilities: Berkshire Community College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Greenfield Community College, DEP Mass. Recycling, and Westfield State University. …

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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98 kW Rooftop Installations: McCarthy Student Center and Athletic Center

  • Framingham State University (MA)
  • Ostrow Electrical Company (MA)

Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Systems totaling 896kW at the following facilities: Berkshire Community College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Greenfield Community College, DEP Mass. Recycling, and Westfield State University. …

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AAS in Sustainable Development

  • College of Menominee Nation (WI)

The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Sustainable Development provide a student with a broad-based understanding of the Menominee Model of Sustainable Development. This program focuses on a multidisciplinary …

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Green Revolving Fund

  • Catawba College (NC)

The college created the Green Revolving Fund (GRF) to finance on-campus investments in clean energy and resource reduction. Catawba is one of dozens of institutions, mainly colleges and universities, in …