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Students Engage at Open Shop
The SustainableUMD Network hosted a free Open Shop event on March 8, 2023. Students connected with the Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store, the Campus Pantry, and the Office of Sustainability's new Outreach Bike.Literacy activities allowed students to explore the relationship between consumerism and sus...View Article Details for Students Engage at Open Shop Campus Participates in International Love Data Week
Throughout the week of February 13th, the UMD campus data community celebrated International Love Data week. Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine's day. The theme for 2023 focused on using data to bring about changes that matter...View Article Details for Campus Participates in International Love Data Week Sustainable Waste Flows and Minimization
With every year, it becomes more apparent that waste minimization is a pressing global issue. The University of Maryland has partnered with waste management systems throughout the DMV area to create opportunities to recycle and compost university waste and minimize landfilled waste. Over ten years, ...View Article Details for Sustainable Waste Flows and Minimization Green Office Celebrates New and Returning Offices
The Green Office Program -- hosted by the Office of Sustainability -- celebrated Green Office Representatives on December 7th, 2022. Representatives networked and shared ideas on increasing sustainability in UMD's office spaces. New and returning offices were highlighted for sustainability efforts t...View Article Details for Green Office Celebrates New and Returning Offices The Farmers Market Celebrates 10-Years at the Holiday Market
Dining Services celebrated the 10th-Year Anniversary of the UMD campus Farmers Market on December 7th, 2022. The Farmers Market features producer-only local vendors from within 250 miles of College Park. Every farmer and producer selling at the market grows or makes what they sell themselves. Market...View Article Details for The Farmers Market Celebrates 10-Years at the Holiday Market Students Learn at Bike Safety Month
The Department of Transportation Services and the Office of Sustainability brought the blender bike to the October 5th Farmer’s Market. Students, staff, and faculty pedaled on the blender bike to prepare pumpkin spice smoothies while they learned about Bike Safety Month. Find out more about bicycle ...View Article Details for Students Learn at Bike Safety Month
Feature Stories
Feature stories highlight multi-year collaborative projects and visually explore the resulting improvements and opportunities for a more resilient and sustainable campus. Written by Office of Sustainability staff in partnership with the SustainableUMD Network, these stories celebrate the success of interdisciplinary efforts around campus.
Small Fee, Big Impact
T. Brinks & V. Maneval/ Mar. 4, 2026
The Sustainability Fund, a student-driven grant program, has shaped campus sustainability operations and education for 15 years.
Transportation at the Intersection of Sustainability, Safety, and Learning
N. Pilsbury / May 9, 2025
UMD's Dept. of Transportation Services has a long-standing commitments to accessible and sustainable transportation opportunities
Growing Gardens from Grants
C. Gallagher / Dec. 15, 2023
A $30,000 grant from the Sustainability Fund helps the Community Learning Garden grow to support learning, community, and food security at the university.
10-Years of Sustainable Food
C. Lundquist & E. Hightower / Nov 02, 2022
UMD’s award-winning Dining Services program has served as a leader for sustainability initiatives on campus for over a decade. Green Dining programs aim to educate the community while progressing UMD's carbon neutrality goal.
Measuring Campus Forest Carbon
E. Hightower / Oct 12, 2022
Forests and other green spaces provide important benefits to mental and physical health, education, and campus operations. Students and researchers at UMD partner to better understand forest carbon sequestration and flux.
A Year in Review: 2020-2021
E. Hightower / Mar 25, 2022
The University continues to strive for excellence in climate action, aiming to achieve the visions embodied in campus, community, and global sustainability goals. The 2020 calendar year highlights the University’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and climate action even as financial and social challenges mounted with the impacts of the global pandemic.
Building a Sustainable Future
S. DeLeon / Nov 18, 2020
At the local scale, UMD and partners in government and business are guiding future planning with a deep commitment to “smart growth.”