Ohio Wesleyan U to Connect 6 MW Solar System & 2 MW Battery Storage Facility
Installation on a 6-megawatt solar photovoltaic system and a 2-megawatt energy battery storage facility covering 5.2 acres on campus began this summer and will become operational in October 2027. In this public-private partnership, the university paid no out-of-pocket costs for the solar project. If the system produces more power than the campus needs, the university is given credit on future electricity purchases.
AASHE Recognizes 28 STARS Certified Professionals
AASHE's newest cohort of STARS data quality certified professionals are trained to contribute to high-quality and accurate STARS reporting. Twenty-eight individuals from three countries completed the spring 2026 training and certification.
Imperial College London Launches Sustainability Strategy
The recently published plan aims to minimize the university’s footprint by achieving net‑zero in direct emissions by 2040, cutting indirect emissions, and embedding sustainable practices; and maximize its positive "handprint" through education, research and innovation that support global sustainability transitions.
U College Cork Achieves STARS V3 Platinum
The first university in Ireland to earn a STARS version 3 Platinum rating, the university's points of distinction include integration of education for sustainable development across the whole of the university and leadership in a collaborative network across Ireland seeking to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs.
UC3 Releases 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
The University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) is a Second Nature initiative that connects 26 research universities committed to accelerating climate action on campus, in communities, and at a global scale. This plan represents an updated vision and trajectory for meeting the member needs and influencing cross-sector change using the unique role of research universities.
Whitman College Caps Tuition at 10% of Family Income
The college's new initiative guarantees students will not pay more than 10 percent of their family’s income for tuition. The Whitman 10% Promise is based solely on a family’s adjusted gross income. The evaluation process applies to students of every economic background and has no income limits or tiers of tuition ranges.
