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Building a Sustainable Future
UMD collaborates on revitalization, restoration and renewal Since sustainability is--in essence--about the future, thoughtful planning is an essential piece of creating a story that achieves the kind of visions embodied in campus, community, and global sustainability goals. At the local scale, UMD ...View Article Details for Building a Sustainable Future -
Year in Review: 2020-2021
The University continues to strive for excellence in climate action, aiming to achieve the visions embodied in campus, community, and global sustainability goals. The 2020 calendar year highlights the University’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and climate action even as financial and socia...View Article Details for Year in Review: 2020-2021 -
The Importance of Environmental Justice
Environmentalism in the black community has historically bridged the connection between health and the environment. Leaders of the community have advocated for environmental justice to protect low income and minority residents from health issues caused by large industries. In order to protect these ...View Article Details for The Importance of Environmental Justice -
Refuse Reborn
Trash to Treasure Program Collects Estimated 25 Tons of Recyclable, Reusable Goods.Read MoreView Article Details for Refuse Reborn -
Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator launched
With the recent launch of the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA), the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is poised to deliver on its mission of assisting energy related research and technology efforts to commercialize and move to market. Read MoreView Article Details for Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator launched -
Improvements to global power transmission & distribution could cut emissions
The Center for Global Sustainability (UMD) at the University of Maryland and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), launched new research in Nature Climate Change quantifying potential opportunities for emissions reductions from improvements to global power transmission a...View Article Details for Improvements to global power transmission & distribution could cut emissions -
Healthy Food, Healthy Environment
Dining Services has expanded its menu of eco-friendly actions in hopes of providing students with a more sustainably satisfying experience. The Anytime Dining Program launched in Fall 2016 gives residents on meal plans unlimited access to the three dining halls—they can enter as often and eat as ...View Article Details for Healthy Food, Healthy Environment -
UMD to Accelerate Carbon Neutrality Goal to 2025
We are pleased to share this Maryland Today article about UMD’s new carbon neutrality goal. The Office of Sustainability researched options for achieving carbon neutrality, including transitioning to an all-electric fleet, and will work with campus partners to update the Climate Action Plan to refle...View Article Details for UMD to Accelerate Carbon Neutrality Goal to 2025 -
Sustainability at UMD Lecture Series
This lecture series is offered during Spring 2021 as part of Professor Ralph Bennett’s ARCH 289i course called Sustainability at the University of Maryland, College Park and is co-sponsored by UMD's Office of Sustainability. Weekly on Tuesdays at 5pm until May 11, 2021 Join the lectures on Zoom: h...View Article Details for Sustainability at UMD Lecture Series
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