Sustainability
Nearly 200 students, alumni and faculty from ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è's Masters of the Environment program gathered for the second annual Alumni Engagement Day to network, share experiences and build connections across the sustainability field.- Campus navigation at ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è is getting a major upgrade through the Campus Wayfinding Revamp Project.
In May, campus leaders signed the Green Chemistry Commitment to practice and teach sustainable chemistry—an effort being encouraged and advanced by students.- Find out what happened at the Sustainability Council's Oct. 10 meeting, covering campus efforts and engagement on a number of fronts.
Norlin Library is getting smarter, greener and more comfortable. As one of 18 campus buildings undergoing upgrades, Norlin's changes deliver sustainability, savings and a better place to study and work.
Plan to attend the Sustainability Town Hall—a free lunch event to learn, connect and share ideas on campus sustainability.
Five finalist teams won a total of $21,000 in awards at the Colorado Sustainability Challenge finals. Students, faculty and staff at seven Colorado Front Range colleges and universities vied for a chance to make their mark on Colorado's growing innovation ecosystem.
ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible universities in The Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges, earning a standout Green Rating with 98 points out of 99 possible.- Boasting a second location for the CU Book Store, a gold standard in sustainable design and more, the Limelight Hotel is the newest addition on campus. Learn more.
ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è's sustainability momentum continues to grow with a new commitment from the Walton Family Foundation to support programs that address Western water issues through The Water Desk and Western Water Policy Program.