Second Nature Climate Luminary Honors
The Climate Luminary Honors celebrate the extraordinary efforts of higher education institutions that are making bold strides in climate action. The award categories are decarbonization; justice; community; workforce; research and climate resilience. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31.
2025 Climate Foundations for Procurement
Climate Foundations for Procurement program is a comprehensive virtual training and coaching program specifically designed for professionals focused on addressing the climate impact of their organization's spend. Offered by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, the program occurs from Sept. 30 through Nov. 18.
Reusable To-Go ROI Calculation Course
The Reusable To-Go Return on Investment Calculation Course is a 5-6 week program designed for students to gain hands-on experience in financial and logistical analysis of reusable systems. The program is offered by the Post-Landfill Action Network.
Call for Student Sustainability Projects
Cuspers.org invites students to submit sustainability project stories for consideration at an online conference happening Nov. 29. The goal is to facilitate networking by bringing together students involved in similar projects and fostering cross-school collaborations to spread sustainable practices. Projects can be complete, in progress, or proposed. The deadline to submit is Sept. 21.
Facility Management Research Study
Facility managers are invited to participate in a research study aimed at better understanding the current practices and challenges in facility management, and to assess perspectives on how automation and digital technologies may shape daily tasks and responsibilities over the next 3–10 years. The research study is being conducted by researchers at the University of Virginia.
NWF Plastics Reduction Certification Program
The National Wildlife Federation invites colleges and universities to apply for its free certification program for taking action to reduce and remove single-use plastics on campus. The program is organized around four areas: building awareness, supporting behavior change, implementing operational change, and demonstrating institutional leadership.
Wege Prize 2026
Wege Prize, organized by Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University, is an annual competition that challenges college and university students around the world to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary and cultural boundaries to redesign the way economies work. Participants contend for $65,000 in total cash prizes. Team applications are due Oct. 5.
John Z. Duling Grant Program: Tree Fund
The goal of this program is to provide start-up or seed funding to support innovative research and technology transfer projects that have the potential to benefit arborists. John Z. Duling Grants ($15,000 maximum) may be used to support exploratory work in the early stages of untested, but potentially transformative, research ideas and approaches. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit Call for Session Proposals
Second Nature invites session proposals for its 2026 summit in Chicago from March 8-10, 2026. The summit is a gathering of higher education leaders focused on addressing inequity and the climate crisis. Proposals should highlight the critical role that higher education plays in creating impactful climate solutions. The deadline to submit a proposal is Oct. 6.
Re:wild Your Campus: Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp
Re:wild Your Campus invites interested students to join the Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp, a virtual training designed for those looking to learn more about toxic chemicals, rewilding spaces, the intersection of human and environmental health, and how these issues tie back to racial and social justice. The training is Aug. 19 from 5-8:30 p.m. Eastern.
Second Nature Catalyst Grant Opportunity
Second Nature invites applications for a Catalyst Grant. These grants are unrestricted funds to be used to reduce emissions, increase resilience, and advance social equity through climate action. The deadline to apply is Sept. 25.
Compact26 Call for Proposals
Campus Compact organizers invite proposals for the Compact26 national conference that explore the theme—Hope Found Here: Advancing Civic and Community Engagement through Compassion, Action, and Unity. The conference is scheduled in Chicago, Illinois, from March 16-18. The deadline to submit a proposal is Oct. 10.
Global Sustainability Challenge Student Ambassadors
Organizers of the Global Sustainability Challenge encourage applications from students enrolled at U.S. higher education institutions. Selected students will support the challenge by participating in outreach efforts at their institution and beyond, provide support to participants, build community, and join regular calls with other ambassadors. Hosted by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the inaugural challenge will launch in late August 2025 to run through the 2025-26 academic year.
Colleges and Universities for Climate Education Sign-On Opportunity
Earthday.org invites colleges and universities to participate in the awareness campaign promoting climate education across disciplines. Educational institutions can demonstrate their commitment to interdisciplinary climate education by signing the statement, providing their own statement of support, or doing both.
Tree Campus Jumpstart Stipend
Institutions can apply until July 30 for up to a $5,000 stipend to grow a tree care program on campus and earn Tree Campus recognition. Tree Campus Higher Education is a national recognition program through Arbor Day that helps colleges and universities plant, nurture and celebrate trees on campus and beyond.
NWF Plastics Reduction Partner Program
The National Wildlife Federation invites colleges and universities to apply for its certification program for taking action to reduce and remove single-use plastics on campus.
AASHE Workshop: Utilizing Sustainability Pedagogy for Faculty Development
Designed for faculty teaching undergraduate or graduate students, this session explores the Burns Model of Sustainability Pedagogy, a framework for student-centered, action-oriented learning. Participants will collaborate on practical teaching strategies, explore transformative approaches to sustainability education, and receive a playbook with mini-lessons to implement in their courses. This virtual workshop is July 31 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Student Labor Training Red Hot Summer
Through Red Hot Summer, participants will learn the organizing skills and strategies required to organize workplaces. This program is led by student leaders who have successfully organized new unions and who will provide crucial insights and lessons.
AASHE Member Discount: GRITS Sustainability Project Management & Tracking Platform
AASHE members are eligible for free basic access to GRITS. GRITS is a platform to help institutions plan, analyze, track and share the energy, financial and carbon impacts of their sustainability projects. It also enables institutions to access and learn from project performance data from peers. GRITS is a program of the Sustainable Endowments Institute.
AASHE Workshop: Utilizing Sustainability Pedagogy for Faculty Development
Designed for faculty teaching undergraduate or graduate students, this session explores the Burns Model of Sustainability Pedagogy, a framework for student-centered, action-oriented learning. Participants will collaborate on practical teaching strategies, explore transformative approaches to sustainability education, and receive a playbook with mini-lessons to implement in their courses. This virtual workshop is July 31 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Sustainable University Leadership and Governance Program: Path to the 2030 Agenda
The Sustainable University Leadership and Governance program is an initiative aimed at university leadership and governance teams in Latin America interested in incorporating a roadmap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals at their university. The program is offered by UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Second Nature Climate Luminary Honors
The Climate Luminary Honors celebrate the extraordinary efforts of higher education institutions that are making bold strides in climate action. The award categories are decarbonization; justice; community; workforce; research and climate resilience. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31.
Sign-On Opportunity: L4GG's Reconciliation Bill Letter
Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation bill, which effectively ends numerous clean energy tax credits that have been made available over the last few years. Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) are encouraging nonprofits, academic institutions, and local leaders to sign a letter that urges Congress to protect these critical incentives for clean air and water.
NWF EcoLeaders Project Certification
Hosted by National Wildlife Federation, the EcoLeader Certified Project provides recognition and promotion to campuses making a positive impact on wildlife and the environment.
AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo: Early Bird Registration Through July 18
Early bird registration is open for the AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, happening Oct. 22-24. This immersive learning experience will provide participants with innovative strategies for institutional transformation. Attendees will gain insights, connect with peers to help drive meaningful change, and engage in deep learning.
AASHE Workshop: Sustainable Procurement: Your Institution’s Untapped Market Force
This workshop explores how sustainable procurement can drive institutional change and environmental impact. Designed for procurement professionals and sustainability leaders, this series offers insights, case studies and tools to embed sustainable procurement into practice. It is on June 16 and 18 from 2-4:30 p.m. Eastern.
Flash Sale: Sustainability Education Forum 2025
Registration is discounted through May 30 for the Sustainability Education Forum. Happening June 5-6, this virtual event is designed to collaboratively address challenges and opportunities in sustainability education. Participants are part of a global community that will engage in two days of highly participatory, peer-driven dialogue with ample opportunity to share insights, ask critical questions and refine their sustainability education approach.
ISCN Excellence Awards
The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions made by universities to advancing sustainability initiatives, programs and projects. The ISCN Awards recognize excellence in the areas of Whole Systems Approach, Partnerships for Progress, and Cultural Change for Sustainability. Applications are accepted through June 30.
SPLC Leadership Awards
The 2025 SPLC Leadership Awards recognize and honor the organizations and individuals demonstrating exceptional dedication and innovation in integrating sustainability into core procurement practices. The deadline to submit is Sept. 9.
AASHE On-Demand
AASHE On-Demand includes content from past AASHE conferences and events (2020-2024), including keynotes and over 500 recorded educational sessions and webinars. Complete access to all content goes through June 30.
AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo: Early Bird Registration Open
Early bird registration goes through July 18 for the AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, happening Oct. 22-24. Attendees will gain insights, connect with peers to help drive meaningful change, and engage in deep learning. This immersive learning experience will provide participants with innovative strategies for institutional transformation.
AASHE Workshop: Sustainable Procurement: Your Institution’s Untapped Market Force
This workshop explores how sustainable procurement can drive institutional change and environmental impact. Designed for procurement professionals and sustainability leaders, this series offers insights, case studies and tools to embed sustainable procurement into practice. It is on June 16 and 18 from 2-4:30 p.m. Eastern.
AASHE Sustainability Award Winner Webinar Showcase
Each Tuesday in June from 2-3:00 p.m. Eastern, the webinar showcase spotlights one of the 2025 Campus Sustainability Achievement Award winners (Binghamton University, IE University (Spain), Tecnológico Monterrey Campuses Monterrey and Chihuahua (Mexico) and Tufts University). Themes of the winning projects include addressing climate change through community collaboration, bridging the digital divide, redefining student leadership programs, and strategically bolstering sustainability culture through a 10-year plan. The webinars are free for anyone to attend.
AASHE Member Discount: Annual Menus of Change Leadership Summit
The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health are offering AASHE members a 30 percent discount off the 13th annual Menus of Change Leadership Summit, happening on June 4–5. The summit aims to support a long-term, practical vision that integrates optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice industry and the culinary profession. AASHE members will receive 30 percent off registration with code MOC25AASHE.
Sign-On Opportunity: A Call for Constructive Engagement
This public statement, which is still accepting signatures, speaks against government overreach and political interference in higher education, and calls for constructive engagement and reform to improve institutions. It states that American institutions of higher learning promote the common good, serve as engines of opportunity and mobility, and support democracy. Developed in collaboration with university and college presidents, and other education leaders across the U.S., this letter is published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities.
National Recycling Coalition Scholarship Program
The National Recycling Coalition will select one student to receive $3,000 toward their educational expenses, as well as membership in the National Recycling Coalition, the Emerging Leaders network, and admission to the annual National Recycling Congress. Funding will be focused on advancing the student's academic and professional interests in zero waste planning and development as well as organics recycling. The deadline to apply is May 30.
AASHE Workshop: STARS 3.0 Data Quality Training & Certification
This virtual workshop offers strategies and tools to develop and hone literacy around STARS version 3, with the ultimate goal of helping institutions efficiently submit, review and publish high-quality and accurate reports. This workshop covers key strategies, common pitfalls, reporting examples, and support tools. It takes place for two hours each on May 19 and May 22.
AASHE Sustainability Award Winner Webinar Showcase
Each Tuesday in June, the webinar showcase spotlights one of the 2025 Campus Sustainability Achievement Award winners, which are Binghamton University, IE University (Spain), Tecnológico Monterrey Campuses Monterrey and Chihuahua (Mexico) and Tufts University. Themes of the winning projects include bridging the digital divide and addressing climate change through community collaboration, to redefining student leadership programs and strategically bolstering sustainability culture through a 10-year plan. The webinars are free for anyone to attend.
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
Offered through the William T. Grant Foundation, these grants support research on programs, policies or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral or economic outcomes of young people ages 5-25 in the U.S. The grants prioritize studies that aim to reduce inequalities that exist along dimensions of race, ethnicity, economic standing, sexual or gender minority status, language minority status or immigrant origins.
Coalition for Action in Higher Education U.S. Day of Action
On April 17, the Coalition for Action in Higher Education is organizing a day of action to advocate for the value of higher education as a public good. In addition to events organized at institutions across the U.S., the day of action will include a series of national virtual panels and events starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, culminating in a livestream teach-in at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
NAAEE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations
30 Under 30, administered by North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), celebrates young environmental leaders and their successes toward creating sustainable change. Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcomed. The deadline to submit a nomination is May 12.
