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UMD Arboretum Honored with Grand Award at 2019 Green Star Awards Program
The UMD Arboretum was named the Professional Grounds Management Society’s (PGMS) 2019 Green Star Grand Award recipient for excellence in grounds management for an urban university! The PGMS Green Star Grand Award is the highest recognition for excellence of landscape management practices in the country. Read MoreView Article Details for UMD Arboretum Honored with Grand Award at 2019 Green Star Awards Program -
Lunch with Leaders: The Nature Conservancy
On Wednesday, November 13, join Kahlil Kettering ('15), Urban Conservation Program Director, Washington D.C., of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for Lunch with Leaders at the Do Good Accelerator. Enjoy lunch and a conversation about stormwater retention, green infrastructure, conservation, and more. Learn more and register at go.umd.edu/lwltnc. Read MoreView Article Details for Lunch with Leaders: The Nature Conservancy -
NPR Highlights UMD's Commitment to Serve More Climate-Friendly Foods
NPR Highlights UMD's Commitment to Serve More Climate-Friendly Foods Read MoreView Article Details for NPR Highlights UMD's Commitment to Serve More Climate-Friendly Foods -
Uptown Cheapskate Thrift Store Opens in College Park
You can now buy and sell lightly-used clothing at Uptown Cheapskate in College Park! The thrift store — located below Monument Village apartments on Route 1 — had its grand opening Sept. 26 to a line of waiting customers snaked around the sidewalk outside. Read MoreView Article Details for Uptown Cheapskate Thrift Store Opens in College Park
More University Sustainability News
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
April 24, 2026
Undergrad Who Advocates for Environmental Justice Named Truman Scholar
Michelle Wang Becomes 12th Terp to Receive National Honor for Leadership Potential