Stories tagged with: Sustainability

    OHIO students walk on the College Green during an ice cream social in the spring
    OHIO Leaders

    Ohio University recognized as state’s top ‘Green School’ by Princeton Review for 2025

    November 13, 2024 4 min

    OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.
    Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
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    OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

    November 12, 2024 7 min

    Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.
    Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
    Sustainability

    Sustainability accounting: Using accounting to better society

    November 6, 2024 4 min

    When most people think of accountants they think measuring financial impact, but recently their skills are also being applied to sustainability—measuring environmental impact, social impact, emissions, employee well-being, energy usage and more.
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    OHIO’s Football Green Game to take place Nov. 13 at Peden Stadium

    November 5, 2024 2 min

    The OHIO Athletics-Sustainability Working Group is continuing to advance sustainability on campus through the Green Games initiative they started two years ago with the Football Green Game on Nov. 13.
    An image of a leopard on rocks from the film
    OHIO Events

    Sustainability on Screen: Ohio University’s Sustainability Film Series returns for 12th year

    November 4, 2024 3 min

    The next installment in the Sustainability Film Series, “The Velvet Queen,” premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Athena Cinema. It will be followed by "The Engine Inside," on Nov. 20
    A close up shot of greens being grown on one of Ohio University's plant walls.
    Sustainability

    Going green: Vertical gardens on campus sow sustainability, support food pantry

    October 8, 2024 5 min

    Ohio University’s dining halls aren’t just serving food, they’re growing it too. This past summer, indoor gardens were installed in Nelson Court on South Green and The District on West Green to educate students and provide them with fresh produce.
    An aerial view from a drone looking down at the student farm. The circular learning garden, USDA-certified organic plots and more are visible.

    OHIO Student Farm provides hands-on agricultural education rooted in sustainability

    August 7, 2024 10 min

    The OHIO Student Farm is a place where those passionate about farming and agriculture can learn, research and reap fresh produce. The student farm demonstrates the value of sustainable agriculture and how it benefits the University and surrounding communities.
    The Hocking River and the hills of southeastern Ohio are shown at sunrise

    OHIO faculty invited to apply for sustainability hub coordinator positions

    July 22, 2024 2 min

    The Sustainability Committee is seeking faculty members to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Administration Hub.
    Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko

    Sustainability Award winners announced

    May 22, 2024 5 min

    The Sustainability Awards are given to individuals, departments and organizations nominated by their peers for contributions to campus and the local community.
    An OHIO shuttle picks up passengers near Scripps Hall

    OHIO students, faculty, staff invited to take transportation survey

    April 26, 2024 1 min

    Ohio University’s Office of Sustainability invites all students, faculty and staff to fill out the 2023 Transportation Survey.
    Employee of Community Renovations and Repairs
    Social Enterprise

    Waste Not

    April 11, 2024 6 min

    The Sugar Bush Foundation has helped kickstart 16 social enterprises. Learn more about three such entities.
    The Baileys Trail System in Wayne National Forest

    The Power of Place

    April 11, 2024 8 min

    Research and partnership that fuels prosperity, here and beyond
    Uptown Athens, where the red brick roads of campus and community intersect.

    OHIO community invited to participate in Athens Beautification Month activities

    April 2, 2024 2 min

    Ohio University and the City of Athens invite all students, faculty, staff and community members to participate in Athens Beautification projects occurring throughout April.
    An aerial photo of the Athens Campus

    OHIO now accepting Sustainability Awards nominations

    March 28, 2024 2 min

    The Ohio University Office of Sustainability is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Sustainability Awards.
    Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

    Ohio University competes in GameDay Recycling Challenge

    November 15, 2023 3 min

    The Ohio University community came together once again this year to successfully compete in the GameDay Recycling Challenge.
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