Sustainability Institute
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
The Â鶹app has once again received recognition for its ongoing and increasing sustainability achievements by achieving a platinum rating — the highest possible — under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS, Sustainability Tracking,... Read More-
10/01/24
UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan
The goal of the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan – the first comprehensive food system-focused document of its kind in the Granite State – is... -
06/24/24
UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
In March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the first-ever national climate disclosure rule, a decision signifying that... -
04/19/24
Internship Makes a Difference Close to Home
Skye Loto is passionate about businesses that focus on environmental and social good. When she was looking for an internship to help her grow her... -
02/06/24
New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State Organizations
The Â鶹app has launched Semester for Impact, a new initiative that pairs UNH undergraduates with Granite State organizations to...
Recent Stories
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08/05/21 - Committee on Investor ResponsibilityIn June 2017, the UNH Foundation's Investment and Finance committee established the Committee on Investor Responsibility. Sustainability is a core value at the University of New... Read More
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03/10/21 - Nominations Open for New Sustainability AwardsNominations are being accepted now through April 2 for a new award program to recognize students, faculty and staff doing innovative work in the broad area of sustainability. Read More
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12/02/20 - Challenge MetHeeding the advice judges offered during the 2019 Social Venture Innovation ChallengeÌýhelped a team committed to recycling garner three awards in this year’s event, an affirmation... Read More
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11/09/20 - Sustaining PlatinumWhen it comes to sustainability you can never have too much validation, particularly when it recognizes a commitment that runs deep, as it does at UNH. The latest distinction... Read More
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09/22/20 - Tops In SustainabilityOnce again UNH has shown its true colors — blue, white and green — after being named one of the most sustainable schools in the country by two of the top organzationsÌý that track... Read More
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07/07/20 - Virtual RealitiesThe Sustainability fellows and ÌýSocial Innovation interns of UNH’s Sustainability Institute began their summer in May by connecting with each other and building their professional... Read More
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04/21/20 - UNH Honors Earth DayEvery year on April 22, UNH joins people and organizations around the world to celebrate Earth Day. This feels more meaningful as the urgency of action to address the climate... Read More
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04/16/20 - Reduce, Reuse, RepeatWhen Lauren Banker ’13, Alex Freid ’13, Emily Spognardi ’14, and Erica Vazza ’14 walked to the Gables community room in May 2011, they had no idea how much would be donated to... Read More
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04/15/20 - Making an Impact“I was sitting in James Hall on admitted students’ day. The professors and students spoke so passionately about sustainability. UNH felt like a school that cared. Once here, you... Read More