Sustainability
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September 26, 2024
Celebrating sustainability
Faculty, staff and students engaged with representatives from a variety of campus units, student organizations and community non-profits about environmental topics and came together toward a shared culture of sustainability at Earthfest 2024 on Sept. 26. This gallery of images captures some of the activities that took place on the Diag as part of the… -
September 18, 2024
Researchers to explore decarbonization goals at symposium
The Graham Sustainability Institute and a diverse group of U-M co-sponsors are bringing together researchers from across the university to explore new ways to advance decarbonization efforts.
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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.
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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.
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July 19, 2024
U-M issues Campus Connector request for qualifications
The university is inviting prospective partners to submit a request for qualifications for the design, construction and long-term operation of the core component of its Campus Connector concept.
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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.
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June 11, 2024
New swap shop aids U-M researchers, sustainability goals
A new Lab Swap Shop will allow U-M researchers to donate and browse for free, pre-owned laboratory equipment while supporting the university’s waste-reduction goals.
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June 4, 2024
U-M to launch plan for Campus Connector with Industry Day
The university is revisiting a Campus Connector transportation concept, including a core automated transit system and a bus rapid transit system to move people between the Central, Medical and North campuses in minutes.
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June 3, 2024
U-M lands $6.5M center to study Great Lakes algal blooms
Great Lakes researchers at U-M have been awarded a $6.5 million, five-year federal grant to host a center for the study of links between climate change, harmful algal blooms and human health.
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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.
