Sustainability

  1. April 23, 2026

    After accident, UMBS alumna found new way to fight for nature

    Amy Armstrong is a champion of conservation and natural resources and has remained focused on that passion in every chapter of her life.

  2. April 21, 2026

    U-M’s Climate Week returns with expanded cross-campus programming

    As the University of Michigan marks Earth Day, planning is underway for the return of Climate Week, a weeklong series of events.

  3. April 20, 2026

    U-M named Tree Campus Higher Education for 18th straight year

    The University of Michigan has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution for the 18th consecutive year.

  4. April 20, 2026

    U-M initiatives recognized as AASHE outstanding case studies

    Three U-M initiatives focused on waste reduction, food access and reuse have been recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education as Outstanding Case Studies.

  5. April 17, 2026

    Michigan Medicine reduces environmental impact through composting

    One program that is making a significant difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste is Michigan Medicine’s composting initiative.

  6. April 1, 2026

    Prescribed burn season returns to campus natural areas

    As winter comes to an end and early signs of spring begin, teams around U-M are preparing for a familiar practice: prescribed burns in select natural areas across campus.

  7. March 27, 2026

    Wege Lecturer: Companies that focus on sustainability long-term will thrive

    Companies that focus on sustainability as a long-term goal will perform better financially than those that don’t, businessman and author Paul Polman said during the Wege Lecture.

  8. March 18, 2026

    Detroit Opera House looks to U-M for sustainability solutions

    U-M faculty and students will partner with the Detroit Opera House to give sustainability a serious role on stage and back stage.

  9. March 16, 2026

    Researchers explore ways to reduce environmental impact of labs

    The Sustainable Research Advisory Committee focused on two areas where researchers say meaningful progress can be made: waste reduction and equipment sharing.

  10. March 13, 2026

    Dutch businessman, author Paul Polman to deliver Wege Lecture

    Paul Polman, an internationally recognized businessman, philanthropist and author, will deliver the Wege Lecture on Sustainability on March 26.