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Sustainability’s Place in Higher Education Director's CornerSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Sustainability’s Place in Higher Education

“The organizations that truly lead…will be those who convert sustainability challenges into compelling strategic opportunities.” ~ Peter Senge Mike and Aubie at the Sustainability Picnic. For years, I had a habit of checking sustainability job boards even when I was not seeking a new position.  I recall seeing in the…
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April 1, 2025
The Power of Creation: A Students Journey to Meaningful Change Sustainable Development Goal 10Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: The Power of Creation: A Students Journey to Meaningful Change

By KA Davis, Social Media Specialist To graduate from Auburn as a Fashion Merchandising student, I am required to do an internship. Since my scholarship was only good for 8 semesters this internship ended up landing on my spring semester of senior year. I have been working for the Auburn…
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February 26, 2025
Electric Vehicle Showcase 2024: Plugging into Progress EventsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9Videos

Blog post title: Electric Vehicle Showcase 2024: Plugging into Progress

by Yarianna Rangel, Communications Specialist The Auburn University Office of Sustainability, and cosponsor the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, successfully held an Electric Vehicle Showcase on October 2, 2024, featuring a variety of electric vehicles! New vehicles this year included three trucks: the Tesla Cyber Truck, Rivian Truck, and a Ford…
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October 8, 2024
Sustainability Picnic 2024 – An Exemplary Zero-Waste Event EventsNewsletter Archived UpdatesSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Sustainability Picnic 2024 – An Exemplary Zero-Waste Event

by Yarianna Rangel, Communication Specialist Attendees enjoying at the picnic. This year, the Sustainability Picnic made a great return, brimming with success and delight! This fantastic zero-waste event was attended by over 420 people and featured music, delicious food, and numerous chances to engage and have a great time.  It…
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September 12, 2024
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Blog post title: Public Engagement Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Randy Martin & Bella Wright It is no secret that the city of Auburn revolves around the university. If you’ve ever been to a football game, you know that the entire town comes to a standstill as the Tigers battle it out on the field. Whether you attend the…
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April 27, 2024
Coordination & Planning Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 16Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 5

Blog post title: Coordination & Planning Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Randy Martin & Bella Wright  A quick look at the top public colleges reveals that in each of their strategic plans, sustainability is taken seriously and given a prominent seat in the future of their institutions. This isn’t for show. Beyond the “good citizen” reasons, it's a smart business…
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April 13, 2024
Electric Vehicle Showcase – An Electric Atmosphere for An Electric Event EventsOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Electric Vehicle Showcase – An Electric Atmosphere for An Electric Event

By Patricia Barnes* Auburn University’s Electric Vehicle Showcase had a wonderful turn out on September 22nd, 2023. The event kicked off on a beautiful evening, showcasing 18 different electric vehicles (EVs). From the iconic Tesla to the new Ford F150 Lightning pickup truck, to motorbikes and cycle bikes, a wide…
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December 1, 2023
I Care About the Environment but My Policticians Don’t Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 16Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: I Care About the Environment but My Policticians Don’t

By Randy Martin  The national and local conversation around climate change is ridiculous, and that's why I’m doing something about it. If you’ve followed this issue at all, you probably know it feels as if the entire thing is just people talking past one another. It feels like we’re so…
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April 6, 2023
Introducing Food U: The Future of Food Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 2

Blog post title: Introducing Food U: The Future of Food

By Molly Thornton Food U is here to bring a fresh new vision to Auburn Campus Dining. In collaboration with local partners, Food U is committed to bringing locally grown, sustainable food to Auburn's Campus. What makes them stand out? They’re developing students along the way, too. Food U encompasses…
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April 4, 2023