Sustainability at the University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.

About SustainableUMD

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Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability supports & advances campus environmental performance & literacy, engagement, financial stewardship, & social well-being.

About OS

Progress Hub

The Progress Hub is the Office of Sustainability's new web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals.

Explore our Progress

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Green Terp Bucket List

Be a Green Terp by exploring campus sustainability spotlights, testing your knowledge, and joining a community of students engaging with sustainability learning. Earn pins along the way too!

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OS Internships (Coming Soon)

The Office of Sustainability and Office of Environmental Affairs are hiring interns for the 2026-2027 year. Applications will be open February 16th-27th.

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Sustainability Goals

Sustainability Council

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Sustainability at UMD

SustainableUMD refers to the campus-wide commitment to environmental responsibility. Any student, staff, or faculty can contribute to the SustainableUMD Network through research, academics, operations, or individual actions. Together we can tackle some of humanity’s grand challenges.

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Office of Sustainability

The University of Maryland Office of Sustainability supports SustainableUMD through facilitating the development and implementation of sustainable policies, practices, and programs for the campus community. It supports the university and the Sustainability Council in identifying and tracking progress towards key sustainability goals.

UMD Office of Sustainability

Measuring Progress

The SustainableUMD Progress Hub displays campus sustainability metrics in interactive dashboards, celebrates stories of sustainable progress across the UMD community, and connects local action at UMD with global sustainability goals.

Explore the Progress Hub