U New Mexico Publishes Five Year Sustainability Plan
The university's inaugural Strategic Sustainability Plan was released in October and is organized around two core areas–campus operations, focusing on university physical infrastructure and services that support the institution; and engagement and culture, focusing on embedding sustainability in education, training, events and governance across campus.
Princeton Review Issues 2026 Guide to Green Colleges
The newest annual edition of The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges profiles 388 colleges that practice and promote environmental responsibility. Collectively, these institutions source 18 percent of their energy from clean and renewable sources and divert 38 percent of their waste from incinerators or landfills. Ninety four percent have a sustainability officer and 98 percent offer a sustainability focused undergraduate major or degree. The guide also includes a top 50 list.
U Colorado Boulder to Host Carnegie Sustainability Classification
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education (ACE) recently announced that the university has been chosen to serve as the administrative and operational host for the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability. This classification is an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate higher education institutions that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and climate action as integral to their academic missions.
AASHE Announces Top Performers in 2025 SCI
The 2025 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) showcases how colleges and universities are embedding sustainability across academics, operations, and community engagement. Drawing on data from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), the SCI names top performers in 13 impact areas and shares recent examples of innovation and leadership.
North Carolina State U Launches Climate & Sustainability Academy Website
The new Climate and Sustainability Academy unites three existing initiatives, establishes formal partnerships with two university offices and coordinates synergistic efforts among more than 20+ established programs. The academy aims to amplify climate and sustainability work through collaboration, communication and innovation.
