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Auburn University Receives STARS Silver Rating

Originally published by The Newsroom at Auburn University on April 22nd, 2022 On Earth Day 2022, Auburn University is celebrating the achievement of receiving a STARS1 Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, or AASHE. Auburn earned a…
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