Sustainability News

Sustainability is central to the mission and strategic plan of »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·, and we're proud of the many ways our campus community has effected positive change in the world we all share.

Milne Library
»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Milne Library

»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· marked a significant milestone on April 25 with the official grand opening of the newly renovated Milne…

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Welcome to the New Milne

Students settle in to the $40 million space, now with prime sunset views.

a hermit crab with blue eyes
Small Wonders of the Water World

Gabriel Jensen ’12 photographs rarely seen marine life in unexpected places.

Carter Strickland looks at something in the eGarden
SUNY Chief Sustainability Officer Tours »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·

SUNY's leader for sustainability and climate action visited campus to learn about »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·'s efforts.

Rendering of renovated Milne Library
Renovated Milne Full of Sustainable Features

Milne Library is the first building on campus to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, reducing the campus carbon…

Rahama Wright '02
Rahama Wright ’02 to Deliver Sustainability Lecture

Social entrepreneur and women’s advocate Rahama Wright ’02 will deliver this year’s Campus Sustainability Lecture on…

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»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Celebrates Earth Week

»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· has been celebrating Earth Month with several student-organized events that are open to all, including…

Kernan field study
»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· and RIT Partner on Master's Sustainability Degree

A new partnership agreement between SUNY College at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· and Rochester Institute of Technology’s Golisano…

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»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Is a Green College

»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· has again been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The…

2023–24 Presidential Scholars
2023–24 Presidential Scholars Named

Ten »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· students will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2023¬¬–24¬ academic year.

Liz Haley '23 in Grand Teton National Park on a trail with mountains behind her
New Alum Helps Shape the Future of a National Park

Nearly three million people visit the wilds of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming every year. Recent graduate Liz…

Portrait of Robin Wall Kimmerer in the woods
Robin Wall Kimmerer to Deliver Harding Lecture on October 19

This year's Walter Harding Lecture will be delivered by Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, SUNY Distinguished Teaching…