Catawba College Gift Enables $66M Endowment for Sustainability
The college received recently a $200 million anonymous gift to its endowment. Two-thirds of the annual distributions from the gift will provide unrestricted funding for the college while the remaining third will be directed to programs that support environmental education and sustainability.
U California San Francisco Appoints Inaugural CSO
The university recently appointed Kira Stoll to its inaugural chief sustainability officer (CSO) role and executive director of the Office of Sustainability. Previously Stoll worked at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz in sustainability and transportation management. The position reports to the associate vice chancellor of Campus Life Services.
Aspen Institute Releases Higher Ed Climate Action Plan
The Higher Ed Climate Action Plan supports the higher education sector in advancing a holistic and systemic approach to climate action. The report highlights ways for institutions to integrate climate considerations into all aspects of campus operations, research, education and community engagement, emphasizing that isolated efforts are insufficient for meaningful impact.
Bentley U to Purchase 100% Wind Power
The university recently signed a four-year agreement to purchase electricity from a wind farm in Maine. The purchase is anticipated to supply 100 percent of the electricity needs of the university through 2027. The wind site will be incorporated into an intensive field course on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Sonoma State U to Complete Solar Array & Battery Bank
Projected to help the university save $6 million over 30 years, the 4.5-megawatt solar array and 1.5-megawatt battery bank installation is expected to meet one-third of the university’s annual electricity consumption when it becomes active in spring 2025.
Positive Impact Rating Releases 2024 Ranking
Unveiled at the 2024 PRME Global Forum, the 2024 report showcases the social impact levels of 77 business schools from 30 countries. The rating survey asks students 20 questions in seven relevant impact dimensions: governance, culture, programs, learning methods, student support, the institution as a role model, and it's public engagement.
