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Measuring Progress
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Guiding Commitments
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Celebrating Stories
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Our Sustainability Goals
University-Level Goals State-Level Goals Global Goals
Climate Action Plan Carbon Offset Program Resilience to the Changing Climate Climate Justice Climate Emotions Climate Research
How to Use Tableau Carbon Footprint Carbon Offsets Education for Sustainability Local and Global Impact Smart Growth Sustainable Water Use Waste Minimization Progress Summary (Table)
Sustainability at UMD Climate Action Plan Sustainability Council Goals AASHE STARS Report
SustainableUMD News Maryland Today: Sustainability Climate Change Research Other Resources for Sustainability at UMD
University-Level Goals State-Level Goals Global Goals

Celebrating Stories

Home Celebrating Stories

Students, staff, faculty, and campus community members complete the necessary, ongoing work that drives UMD's progress in sustainability. Celebrating Stories aims to highlight these many successes and connect UMD's community to campus sustainability resources. Explore articles, feature stories, and newsletters to stay up-to-date on UMD's sustainability activities and find inspiration for your next sustainability-focused adventure!

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Enhancing Engagement with the Sustainability Badge

Four faculty and staff are creating community, conserving energy, and consuming mindfully through the Sustainability Badge program

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Small Fee, Big Impact

Dive into the history behind the Student Sustainability Fee, the Sustainability Fund grant program it supports, and the many ways it's shaped campus for the better.

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Introducing the Green Terp Bucket List!

Be a Green Terp by exploring campus sustainability spotlights, testing your knowledge, and joining a community of students engaging with sustainability learning. Earn pins along the way too!

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Additional News Resources: Campus Leaders in Sustainability

UMD IS INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO CAMPUS CULTURE, ACADEMICS, RESEARCH, & OPERATIONS.

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The SustainableUMD Network connects students, staff, faculty, and other community members to sustainability-related opportunities at UMD. This section curates a collection of resources -- reports, articles, newsletters, social media accounts, and other resources -- created by many sustainability-affiliated units across campus.


Sustainability in Maryland Today

Produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications, Maryland Today frequently highlights sustainability successes from the UMD community. Explore some recent articles published in Maryland Today or click the link below to view more sustainability-related Maryland Today topic tags.

Maryland Today Articles: Sustainability

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May 14, 2026

2 UMD Juniors Awarded Udall Foundation Scholarships

The Honor Marks the Third Time That 2 Terps Received the Award in the Same Year
View Article 2 UMD Juniors Awarded Udall Foundation Scholarships
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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
View Article Growing Vegetables—and Curiosity
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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
View Article UMD Names Inaugural Do Good Campus Signature Initiatives

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Find information and resources on climate research, resilience, justice and emotions and data dashboards on campus sustainability goal progress.

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