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.
PLAN Zero Waste Microgrant Application 2025
The Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) encourages applications for a Zero Waste Microgrant. Microgrants up to $350 are available depending on project needs and are intended to support student zero waste projects. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all funding is dispersed.
Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program
The Office of Science Graduate Student Research program aims to create pathways for advancing Ph.D. thesis research while working at a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory. The deadline to apply is May 7.
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to stimulate the growth of new connections around climate change’s impact on human health. The fund is dispensing early stage grants of $2,500–$50,000 toward achieving this goal. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis through July 2026.
Call for Presentations: NAAEE 2025
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) encourages submissions for its 2025 virtual research symposium (Oct. 30) and annual conference (Nov. 3-6). The conference theme is Forward Together. Proposals are due May 16.
Carbon Footprinting Certificate
The Carbon Footprinting Certificate Program, offered through the University of New Hampshire, aims to help participants complete a greenhouse gas inventory using SIMAP (Sustainability Indicator Management & Analysis Platform), a carbon and nitrogen-accounting platform. Three required courses provide an introduction to carbon footprinting, an overview of core concepts for footprinting, and strategies for interpreting and communicating your carbon footprint results.
Community Colleges and Climate Futures Webinar Series
Hosted by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Community College Research Center, and other organizations whose work centers around the unique role community colleges play in climate adaptation and mitigation, this series aims to strengthen local ecosystems of education, economy and resilience.
Early Bird Registration Open: AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo
Early bird registration is open for the AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, happening Oct. 22-24. Attend this pivotal forum to drive meaningful change on your campus, gain insights from peers, develop leadership skills, and engage in deep learning.
AASHE 2024 Earth Day Photo Opportunity
AASHE welcomes photo submissions throughout April showcasing diverse sustainability efforts on higher education campuses and in communities. Examples include community gardening, bike-to-work events, local clean-up initiatives, installing energy-efficient lighting, and more. All images will be featured in the 2025 Earth Day gallery.
2025 EPEAT Purchaser Awards
The Global Electronics Council invites colleges and universities to apply for the 2025 EPEAT Purchaser Awards, recognizing leadership in sustainable procurement through EPEAT registered products. Applications are accepted until April 4.
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. Access goes through June 30.
AASHE 2025 Call for Proposals
AASHE invites proposals for the AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo, as well as for virtual educational programs, such as webinars, virtual workshops and online courses. Foster connections within the community and enhance your skills by leading thought-provoking and success-oriented sessions at AASHE educational events. The deadline to submit proposals is April 11.
Sustainability Education Forum 2025
The Sustainability Education Forum on June 5-6 is a virtual event designed to collaboratively address challenges and opportunities in sustainability education. It is intended for faculty from various disciplines, those integrating sustainability into courses, and anyone passionate about sustainability education and research in higher education. Thought-provoking sessions aim to encourage discussion, challenge conventional wisdom, and stimulate new ideas, thoughts and actions.
Higher Education Sustainability Professionals Communication Cohort
The cohort will meet virtually for five weeks in July and dive into topics like key messaging, social media strategies, storytelling techniques and content creation. Plus, there will be ample opportunities for discussion, workshopping and practice. The cohort is limited to 15 participants. Registration deadline is July 1.
Students for Sustainability Online Community
This new online community is for students advancing sustainability solutions on campuses and in communities. Hosted by AASHE and in partnership with Earth Day Network, the new community of practice is open to anyone (AASHE membership is not required).
Sustainability and the Anchor Mission Learning Community
Offered by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) and co-hosted by AASHE, the Sustainability and the Anchor Mission Huddle (learning community) allows participants to explore a variety of lenses for thinking about sustainability efforts and long-term regional impact. This huddle meets in the third week of each month, March through August, with the first meeting happening on March 25.
Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation
Earth Month Ecochallenge is a program in April focused on environmental and social engagement. Participants select actions that they can take for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits.
AASHE 2025 Call for Proposals
AASHE invites proposals for the AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo, as well as for virtual educational programs, such as webinars, virtual workshops and online courses. Foster connections within the community and enhance your skills by leading thought-provoking and success-oriented sessions at AASHE educational events. The deadline to submit proposals is April 11.
International Green Gown Awards
Administered by the EAUC, the International Green Gown Awards recognize sustainability initiatives, accomplishments and lessons at universities and colleges across the globe. There are eight award categories, including 2030 Climate Action, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sustainability. The deadline to submit is April 28.
Community College Rood Recovery Grant
Food Recovery Network encourages applications from community colleges in the U.S. for grant support to help establish food recovery programs. Selected colleges will receive one year of technical and financial assistance to set up food recovery programs on their campus to begin the fall 2025. The deadline to apply is April 30.
Super South Summit Capstone Challenge
Open to undergraduate and graduate teams from accredited southeastern U.S. institutions, this challenge, taking place April 15-17, aims to highlight projects that address climate mitigation or adaptation. Five submissions will be selected to present their submissions. Submission deadline is April 1. This initiative is in collaboration with Drawdown Georgia Business Compact and Georgia Climate Project.
Sign-On Opportunity: Open Textbook Pilot Program
This sign-on advocacy opportunity encourages the U.S. Congress to continue allocating funding to the Open Textbook Pilot Program, which helps students afford the increasing costs of textbooks.
Climate Foundations for Procurement Spring Cohort
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Councils' Climate Foundations for Procurement is a virtual training and coaching program specifically designed for professionals focused on addressing the decarbonization of their organization's procurement spend. Register on or by Feb. 19.
Navigating Sustainability in Higher Education in 2025 Discussion Series
This discussion series aims to help AASHE members understand how changing policies of the new U.S. federal administration are impacting campuses across the country and how to navigate them. This virtual series will be facilitated by AASHE staff and board leadership and will take place on every Tuesday in March from 1-2:00 p.m. Eastern. Registration is required.
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. Access goes through June 30.
AASHE Workshop: Creating and Growing Green Labs Programs
Happening March 6 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern, this workshop will teach attendees strategies for establishing and expanding green labs on university campuses. The workshop will cover a range of topics, including program setup, funding sources, stakeholder engagement, incentive strategies, and the structural elements that drive program success. Participants will have ample opportunities to ask questions, engage in discussions, and participate in smaller group sessions for deeper exploration and problem-solving on specific topics.
Climate Change Quilt Initiative
Binghamton University invites people to participate in the Climate Quilt Project, which is aimed at raising awareness of the issues related to climate change. Student groups, residential communities, faculty and staff are encouraged to display the climate change quilts at Earth Day festivities. Organizers will be putting together a digital catalog that explains messages on each quilt.
STARS in the Curriculum Survey
AASHE invites academic instructors or students using STARS as an experiential learning opportunity to complete this survey. The responses will be used to inform the development of a new resource on STARS in the curriculum.
2025 Freezer Challenge
The Freezer Challenge is a cold storage competition for laboratories organized by My Green Lab and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). The Freezer Challenge occurs over a six-month period (Jan. 1-July 1) during which individual labs work at their own pace to implement optimal cold storage management practices.
Call for Abstracts: Symposium on Greening Campuses at UK Universities
Symposium organizers encourage abstract submissions for the Sept. 4 event focused on the adoption of sustainable development principles into the operations of higher education institutions in the U.K. It will also showcase research and innovation in sustainable practices. The deadline to submit an abstract is June 20.
Students for Sustainability Online Community
This new online community is for students advancing sustainability solutions on campuses and in communities. Hosted by AASHE and in partnership with Earth Day Network, the new community of practice is open to anyone (AASHE membership is not required).
AASHE Workshop: Creating and Growing Green Labs Programs
Happening March 6 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern, this workshop will teach attendees strategies for establishing and expanding green labs on university campuses. The workshop will cover a range of topics, including program setup, funding sources, stakeholder engagement, incentive strategies, and the structural elements that drive program success. Participants will have ample opportunities to ask questions, engage in discussions, and participate in smaller group sessions for deeper exploration and problem-solving on specific topics.
AASHE Workshop: Visualizing Sustainability With a Spatial Lens
Happening Feb. 13 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern, this session will explore how a spatial perspective can be used to visualize and address sustainability issues, highlighting where they occur and who is affected. Attendees will learn about publicly available tools and projects that leverage geographic data to examine sustainability challenges.
Seeking Research Participants: Advancing Circular Economy on Campus
Survey organizers are seeking staff and faculty members who are willing to participate in a 30-45 minute virtual interview about their experiences with the circular economy at their institutions. This research is being conducted through the University of Pittsburgh Center for Social & Urban Research.
Sustainability and the Anchor Mission Learning Community
Offered by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) and co-hosted by AASHE, the Sustainability and the Anchor Mission Huddle (learning community) allows participants to explore a variety of lenses for thinking about sustainability efforts and long-term regional impact. This huddle meets in the third week of each month, March through August, with the first meeting happening on March 25.
2025 Better Project and Better Practice Awards
The Better Project Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments at individual facilities, and the Better Practice Award recognizes the implementation of practices and procedures more broadly. U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings Initiative partners can nominate their organization Jan. 22.
