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Solar farm stretching off in the distance

Sustainability at Â鶹´«Ã½

Where environmental responsibility and academic opportunity meet

Thriving gardens, vibrant prairies, and eco-friendly buildings — these are the visible results of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s sustainability efforts. But you’ll also discover a wide range of programs, organizations, and coursework dedicated to protecting the environment — on campus and beyond — and providing you with opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

  • GORP participants lined up on a forested hill

    Student Opportunities

    Grow sustainable food, explore the outdoors, or advocate for environmental justice.

    There are plenty of student groups and opportunities for Earth-conscious Â鶹´«Ã½ians like you.

  • Students on environmental field trip

    In The Classroom

    You’ll find countless opportunities to study the environment through coursework and research.

    Explore the Environmental Studies concentration and Center for Prairie Studies.

  • Students in prepared ground planting prairie flora on North Campus with Gates Rawson Tower in the background

    Green Campus

    Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to making a greener campus, from composting to renewable energy to planting a native prairie.

    Take our Sustainability in Action Tour online or in person, or explore our campus to learn more.

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