Sustainability
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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.
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May 18, 2023
Ingenuity shines in latest sustainability catalyst grants
Five new sustainability catalyst grants from the Graham Sustainability Institute will support a variety of projects designed to advance technical and behavioral interventions.
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May 10, 2023
Drilling for North Campus geo-exchange system nearly done
Drilling is almost done for the Hayward Street Geothermal Facility, the first major geo-exchange facility at U-M. The system will heat and cool the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building.
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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.
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April 25, 2023
U-M’s renewable energy zoning initiative expands to six states
An expanded renewable energy zoning database from U-M helps simplify matchmaking between renewable energy developers and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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April 13, 2023
Innovation fund aids campus sustainability projects
The Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund recently awarded $98,000 in grants to five on-campus projects by students, faculty and staff that are designed to reduce U-M’s environmental impact.
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April 11, 2023
Upgraded school buses linked to increased student attendance
Replacing all of the oldest school buses in the nation could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually, according to a study by School of Public Health researchers.
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April 4, 2023
Matthaei collections get new life as recycled materials, biofuels
Researchers and staff from U-M and three other institutions are using a recent grant to study how to turn the Matthaei Botanical Gardens’ trash into useful products as well as heat and energy.
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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.
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March 22, 2023
U-M launches effort to support student climate education
Students, staff and faculty representing an array of U-M units and disciplines collaborated recently at a Provost’s Seminar on Teaching to advance climate education for all students on the Ann Arbor campus.
