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Prince Frederick Hall Earns LEED Gold Certification
Prince Frederick Hall, a University of Maryland residence hall, has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification represents an internationally recognized achievement of being an environmentally sustainable building. Although Maryland law requires that all st...View Article Details for Prince Frederick Hall Earns LEED Gold Certification -
SustainableUMD Magazine 2016
The Office of Sustainability is proud to present the 2016 edition of SustainableUMD Magazine, a biennial publication that tells the story of incredible people and projects that have made UMD a national leader in sustainability. Read MoreView Article Details for SustainableUMD Magazine 2016 -
Sustainable Sculpture on UMD Campus Encourages Recycling
If you’ve walked past Cole Field House recently, maybe you’ve noticed an odd new sculpture across the street. What looks like an accidentally broken fence with old water bottles stuck in it is actually a purposeful, relevant piece of art. Made completely of recycled water bottles and other recycled ...View Article Details for Sustainable Sculpture on UMD Campus Encourages Recycling -
Living Umbrellas at NextNOW Fest
Living Umbrellas is a newly developed green infrastructure and experience from the minds of four individuals of the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Maryland. Nicholas Cloyd, Dr. David Tilley, Tim Williamson and Dr. Jose-Luis Izursa came together with the idea ...View Article Details for Living Umbrellas at NextNOW Fest
More University Sustainability News
May 14, 2026
2 UMD Juniors Awarded Udall Foundation Scholarships
The Honor Marks the Third Time That 2 Terps Received the Award in the Same Year
May 6, 2026
Growing Vegetables—and Curiosity
At University Park Elementary School, Kids Learn About Plant Science, Pollinators and More at New Garden With Help From UMD
April 30, 2026
UMD Names Inaugural Do Good Campus Signature Initiatives
Six Programs Highlight the University’s Commitment to Student Leadership, Social Impact and Real-World Change