sustainability

  1. September 16, 2024

    Earthfest offers sustainability involvement opportunities at U‑M

    Earthfest 2024, which showcases opportunities in sustainability and climate action across U‑M, takes place Sept. 26 on the Diag.

  2. September 10, 2024

    $25M continues national estuarine research program at U-M

    U-M has received a $25 million grant to support collaborative research initiatives addressing critical environmental challenges in U.S. coastal communities.

  3. June 20, 2024

    Shalanda Baker to lead academic efforts on sustainability

    Shalanda H. Baker, a policymaker and academic expert in energy justice, environmental policy and climate change mitigation, will be U-M’s first vice provost for sustainability and climate action.

  4. May 24, 2024

    U-M wins competitions for waste and energy reduction

    The university’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses have been recognized for their sustainability impact in two separate contests: the Campus Race to Zero Waste and the Michigan Battle of the Buildings.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.