sustainability

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. March 7, 2023

    Panel offers multidisciplinary perspectives on climate crisis

    Janet Napolitano, former University of California president, U.S. secretary of homeland security and Arizona governor, joined U-M sustainability experts for a panel discussion on climate action.

  9. March 6, 2023

    Ireland’s first woman president to deliver Wege Lecture

    Mary Robinson, the former president of Ireland, will deliver the Wege Lecture on Sustainability on March 13. Her talk will focus on “Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience and the Fight for a Sustainable Future.” 

  10. January 31, 2023

    U-M eighth among U.S. universities in renewable power use

    As U-M works toward procuring 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the university as a top user of green power.