sustainability

  1. October 27, 2023

    Grants to spur innovations in generative AI, computational science

    Research teams at U-M will share $575,000 to facilitate high-impact research across a broad range of domains, including sustainable energy and generative artificial intelligence.

  2. October 4, 2023

    President’s house gets accessibility, infrastructure upgrades

    The President’s Residence will reopen this month after undergoing renovations that blended historic preservation with contemporary updates while improving the home’s accessibility.

  3. October 3, 2023

    U-M publishes second annual climate action report

    The university has released its second annual climate action report, which includes high-level statistics related to sustainable operations and campus involvement, and overviews of various initiatives and next steps.

  4. September 15, 2023

    Student organizations advance university sustainability efforts

    Four student organizations recently released annual reports celebrating efforts and cross-campus partnerships toward a more sustainable campus.

  5. July 20, 2023

    Shana Weber appointed AVP for campus sustainability

    Shana S. Weber, a leading sustainability strategist and administrator, will serve as U-M’s first associate vice president for campus sustainability.

  6. May 18, 2023

    University acquires 40 acres near Biological Station

    U-M is expanding its nature holdings in northern Michigan with the purchase of approximately 40 acres near the U-M Biological Station.

  7. May 4, 2023

    U-M reports on ‘green bonds,’ updates sustainability dashboards

    U-M has undertaken several strategies that advance its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across the Dearborn, Flint and Ann Arbor campuses, including Athletics and Michigan Medicine.

  8. March 27, 2023

    Ruthven Building renovation, CCCB earn LEED Gold rating

    The Central Campus Classroom Building and Alexander G. Ruthven Building renovation recently earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

  9. March 10, 2023

    U-M earns Gold rating for climate, sustainability work

    The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education recently awarded U-M a Gold rating in recognition of universitywide climate action and sustainability work.

  10. March 9, 2023

    Fellowship helps K-12 educators teach students about sustainability

    The Dow Innovation Teacher Fellowship was created for K-12 teachers interested in teaching sustainability issues, while fostering and supporting links between schools, classrooms and communities.