Articles by Kelly Harer
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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ receives STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements
March 25, 2026
The university has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Orange-striped oakworms return to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ campus
August 25, 2025
Each fall, orange-striped oakworms make their return to campus, feeding on oak leaves while leaving the trees healthy for seasons to come.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to celebrate Earth Day Every Day
August 21, 2025
Earth Day Every Day encourages students, faculty and staff to celebrate the Earth and live sustainably every day.
East Neighborhood Commons awarded LEED Silver certification
May 28, 2025
East Neighborhood Commons becomes ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s 34th LEED certification, having received LEED Silver certification.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community invited to celebrate the Sustainability Master Plan 2025 launch on Earth Day
April 10, 2025
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Sustainability Master Plan 2025 Launch Celebration on April 22, 2025 from 4 to 5 p.m. in McKinnon Hall (Moseley Center).
Bill McKibben to deliver Earth Week keynote address at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ on April 23
April 1, 2025
McKibben, environmentalist and author, will speak at on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to celebrate Earth Week 2025 from April 21 to 27
April 1, 2025
Celebrate Earth Week with a variety of activities planned on campus and around the community from April 21 through April 27.
Insights from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Commuter Habit Survey: Driving sustainable change
February 3, 2025
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s most recent Commuter Habit Survey indicates that 74.3% of students and 11.5% of faculty and staff utilize more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation to and from campus.
Nature RX: Enhancing well-being through the outdoors
February 3, 2025
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Nature Rx program highlights the proven health benefits of spending time in nature and offers programming to encourage students, faculty and staff to get outdoors.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to celebrate Campus Sustainability Week
September 30, 2024
The Office of Sustainability will host numerous events Oct. 14-18 to bring awareness to and inspire sustainable behavior change throughout campus.