Stories tagged with: Sustainability

    A compost bin filled with food scraps.
    Sustainability

    Composting diverts organic waste, provides accessible solution for building climate resilience

    June 26, 2025 6 min

    Composting is a simple, cheap and effective way to reduce methane emissions and divert waste from landfills all while creating a nutrient-dense soil. Recent OHIO Honors Tutorial College environmental studies graduate Catherine Galla discusses composting accessibility and awareness.
    Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Ohio University
    OHIO Announcements

    OHIO faculty invited to apply for Sustainable Infrastructure Hub position

    May 20, 2025 2 min

    The OHIO Sustainability Committee is seeking a faculty member to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub. 
    Ecohouse 2025
    Sustainability

    Going Green: OHIO Ecohouse shows how everyday homes can make a global impact while providing student learning opportunities

    April 28, 2025 4 min

    Sustainability can be practiced anywhere - even in houses located on central campus. Through the University's Ecohouse, students learn how to live sustainably while lessening their impact on the Earth.
    Avery Murdock, Kiley Scanlon, Nathan Jennings, Espen Elliot, Manar Al Ghailani, and Mazin Al Jahwari and an OHIO faculty member are shown at the Eco Challenge event
    Student Leaders

    Lighting the way to a greener future: Ohio University's Eco Challenge

    April 22, 2025 5 min

    Ohio University isn’t just a place where students are learning about sustainability, OHIO students are actively shaping sustainability on campus.
    An aerial view of the Ohio University Compost Facility.
    Sustainability

    Transforming food waste into nutrient-rich soil: OHIO’s Compost Facility provides an educational model for comprehensive sustainability

    April 17, 2025 7 min

    Since 2009, Ohio University has been home to the largest in-vessel composting system at any college or university in the nation. The facility allows OHIO to compost nearly 100% of food waste from dining halls and food facilities and serves as an educational model--providing students with a look at what’s possible in the realm of sustainability.
    Earth Day Celebrations - April 14, Walter Hall Rotunda
    OHIO Events

    OHIO community invited to April 14 Earth Day events

    April 9, 2025 2 min

    Ohio University will host an Earth Day Celebration on Monday, April 14, from 12-4 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda. All students, faculty, staff and area residents are invited to attend.
    Wide shot of Schoonover Center and the green roof
    Student Success Stories

    Getting the green light for green roofs

    April 9, 2025 4 min

    Hear from three Ohio University students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.
    An individual looks through a rack of clothing items
    OHIO Events

    OHIO to host pop-up thrift market on April 4

    March 26, 2025 3 min

    The OHIO Thrift Market will be open to the public from 1– 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Morton Field. The pop-up market will solicit items from two thrifting locations in the area.
    Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
    OHIO Events

    OHIO employees invited to Mental Health Awareness, Interaction, Direction training

    March 14, 2025 1 min

    Ohio University employees are invited to participate in the Mental Health Awareness, Interaction and Direction (A.I.D.) virtual training session on March 20.
    Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko
    OHIO Announcements

    Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

    February 17, 2025 2 min

    The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ohio University or in the local community.
    The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
    OHIO Community

    OHIO employees invited to mental health awareness training session

    February 5, 2025 2 min

    By participating, OHIO employees can become empowered to advocate for themselves and their colleagues, creating a safer and more supportive workplace environment for all.
    An oil derrick in front of a sunset.
    Sustainability Research

    Ohio University receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

    December 11, 2024 5 min

    Ohio University has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.
    A speaker gives a presentation at the Summit on Sustainability
    Community Engagement

    MORPC Summit on Sustainability brings together community leaders, Voinovich School members

    December 3, 2024 3 min

    The annual Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC} event brings together hundreds of community members committed to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.
    Amy Mackey and Gov. Mike DeWine are shown standing next to Raccoon Creek
    Community Engagement

    Raccoon Creek designated an Ohio Scenic River

    November 20, 2024 3 min

    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and multiple partners, including OHIO’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, have restored it from polluted waterway to a hub for outdoor recreation.
    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.
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