Sustainability

  1. September 18, 2023

    U-M center gets $5M to study climate change impacts on water

    U-M researchers will lead a new effort to strengthen the climate change resilience of vulnerable communities that span international boundaries and jurisdictions.

  2. 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.

  3. September 13, 2023

    Climate action opportunities will abound at Earthfest

    Earthfest, an annual event celebrating environmental initiatives across the university, takes place on the Diag from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21.

  4. September 11, 2023

    UMSI launches theme year on water conservation and access

    Students at the School of Information will address water-related issues in Michigan and around the globe through the lens of information professionals as part of UMSI’s inaugural theme year.

  5. August 15, 2023

    Biosciences Initiative seeking applicants for Ideas Lab

    Applications are being sought for the Biosciences Initiative’s 2023  Ideas Lab, which will explore nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change.

  6. 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.

  7. July 19, 2023

    Center to help communities tackle renewable energy projects

    The Graham Sustainability Institute is launching the Center for EmPowering Communities to foster decarbonization solutions that advance community goals and priorities.

  8. June 27, 2023

    SEAS names inaugural director of sustainable climate action engagement

    Liesl Eichler Clark will be U-M’s first director of sustainable climate action engagement, leading an initiative to link the university’s expanding sustainability research, collaborations and engagement with external partners.

  9. June 22, 2023

    Four electric buses a step toward cleaner campus fleet

    Four new battery-powered electric buses — three 40-foot buses and one 60-foot articulated bus — have arrived on the Ann Arbor campus as a step in a broader effort to decarbonize the U-M vehicle fleet.

  10. June 5, 2023

    MDining awarded for sustainability efforts, creative catering

    Michigan Dining has earned awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services for its sustainability and social responsibility efforts, and for innovation in event catering.