School for Environment and Sustainability
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September 8, 2020
Virtual Earthfest 2020 to celebrate sustainability at U-M
The week of Sept. 14-18 marks the 25th anniversary of Earthfest, U-M’s annual fall event celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M that this year will encompass a series of virtual events and activities.
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August 31, 2020
Schools, colleges share goals and hopes for 2020-21 school year
The University of Michigan is preparing to welcome back students for a fall semester unlike any other, creating never-before-seen challenges and opportunities for Ann Arbor’s 19 schools and colleges as well as at Dearborn and Flint.
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July 16, 2020
Obituary: Charles E. Olson Jr.
Charles E. Olson Jr., professor emeritus in the School for the Environment and Sustainability, died June 28.
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June 1, 2020
U-M to launch second wave of research re-engagement
Following the smooth implementation of a two-week pilot wave, research re-engagement at U-M will move into a second phase, adding six more schools and colleges and including 45 buildings.
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April 2, 2020
Case studies provide in-depth lessons about sustainability
With the support of faculty and the $25 million, five-year Third Century Initiative, U-M students are learning about environmental science and sustainability by building thorough, thoughtful case studies.
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March 16, 2020
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
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March 12, 2020
Original Earth Day organizers come together 50 years later
Six former members of the U-M student organization that established the original Teach-In on the Environment in 1970 reconvened 50 years later for a panel discussion.
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February 17, 2020
Tips for extending the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries
U-M researchers developed a list of nine best practices for lithium-ion battery lifetime extension after examining academic papers and manufacturers’ user manuals and customer-support websites.
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November 18, 2019
Accolades — Nov. 18, 2019
Awards and honors for U-M faculty and staff.
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November 4, 2019
U-M team receives $2.19M to aid community resilience in Gulf region
A team from the School for Environment and Sustainability will receive more than $2 million to help cities along the Gulf of Mexico prepare for stronger and more frequent storms.
