Just a Degree Apart, Alumni are Unified by Sustainability vmaneval Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:05 Sustainability is often framed as a career path reserved for environmental or earth science majors. In reality, it is a lens through which any job ca…
Enhancing Engagement with the Sustainability Badge vmaneval Sun, 04/26/2026 - 00:57 For many, the path toward sustainability begins with a question: What more can I do? For some faculty and staff at the University of Maryland, this question…
UMD’s Annual EarthFest Returns for 2026! vmaneval Wed, 04/22/2026 - 07:58 The Office of Sustainability handed out succulents and offered pot decorating at this year's EarthFest. Tote bags, succulents, candy, stickers, a bounce house— EarthF…
Behind the Build tbrinks Fri, 04/10/2026 - 15:12 Facilities Management highlights how Zupnik Hall will be the university’s first operationally net-carbon-zero building. Read the article.How FM Is Helping Bring Zupnik Hall to LifeApril 10, 2…
Contact sustainability@umd.edu with story suggestions, partnership opportunities, or other feedback. Feature stories highlight multi-year collaborative projects and visually explore the resulting improvements and opportunities for a more re…
Sustainability Career Panel Brings a Diverse Range of UMD Alumni mwang33 Wed, 03/25/2026 - 09:39 Michelle Wang The Office of Sustainability hosted its third annual Sustainability Career Panel on March 10th, 2026, at the University Career Ce…
Small Fee, Big Impact vmaneval Mon, 03/02/2026 - 22:56 Inside the student-driven grant program shaping campus sustainability for 15 yearsSustainability Fund Grant Feature Article for 2025–2026, by Taylor Brinks and Vivian ManevalAmong the l…
Research and Innovation: The Center for Global Sustainability vmaneval Sun, 03/01/2026 - 14:41 Student presentations during the CGS summer internship program. Founded 10 years ago by Professor Nate Hultman, CGS was originally envisioned as
Beyond the Residence Hall: RHA Opens New Doors vmaneval Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:47 “[The award] shows students that we’re there for them,” says Shoemaker. “Keep coming to us with sustainable ideas; we’re happy to execute them.” Learn More abou…
As we reach the mid-year point, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is excited to reflect on another impactful semester of engagement and outreach. Over the past few months, OS has tabled at more than 20 campus events and connected with over
How Terps Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Compost All levels of action, raining from campus policies to individual habits, are integral to UMD's journey to cut waste. From changes in the global recycling system to demand for disposables rising in
Welcome to the Office of Sustainability's web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals. This portal also makes connections between UMD's campus-based progress and support for global sustainabl…