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Explore Sustainability Across Auburn’s Campus with the Campus Map Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Explore Sustainability Across Auburn’s Campus with the Campus Map

Written by Yarianna Rangel. Auburn University’s campus is home to a variety of sustainable spaces, resources, and services that support a more sustainable campus community. Whether you are looking for a green space to enjoy, a place to recycle, a sustainable dining option, or a LEED-certified building, the Auburn University…
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October 26, 2026
Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening EventsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening

By Sarah Reilein* On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Office of Sustainability held its next screening in our spring semester film series: Future Council. This 2024 documentary follows Damon Gameau as he takes eight kids on a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.   Throughout the film, the children confront a symbolic character named “Groth.” “Groth” represents humanity’s constant pursuit of more and its negative impact on the planet.  Spinning off the word…
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March 18, 2026
Sustainability in Transportation: Insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board Professional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Sustainability in Transportation: Insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board

By Dr. Huaguo Zhou   Dr. Zhou at the TRB Annual Meeting. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) serves as a platform for addressing transportation challenges, bringing together experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore solutions in how people and goods move—whether by car, train, plane, or bicycle. This year, I had the…
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March 20, 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
Buildings Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 6Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Buildings Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Bella Wright Building and innovation are pivotal to advancing society. However, how we build can have significant impacts on our planet and our future. To ensure the health and well-being of our planet, it is important to practice sustainable building of infrastructure and sustainable operations management.  The STARS* assessment…
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April 6, 2024
Sustainable, Functional Nanocomposites for Energy Applications Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Sustainable, Functional Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

By Xinyu Zhang* Functional nanocomposites are composed with different combinations from a large selection of nanomaterials, such as nanocarbons, metal oxides/chalcogenides, carbides, phosphides, polymers, etc., which possess superior mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, leading to broad applications in smart structures, chemical sensors, energy storage and nano-electronic devices. However, the high…
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January 12, 2024
Campus Changemaker: Blake Butcher Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 8Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Campus Changemaker: Blake Butcher

By Bella Wright “Find where there’s a need, and go meet that need” ~ EL Spencer  This philosophy is what led Blake Butcher to where he is today: Auburn University. Blake began his work in the Auburn community as a personal trainer. Over the span of fifteen years, Blake and his wife…
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December 6, 2023
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
Research Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 16Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Research Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Randy MartinAs we face a future that hasn’t looked like our past, research will play a key role in helping us chart our course. The work of researchers has already alerted us to our current woes, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Going forward, it is essential that…
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September 13, 2023
Director’s corner: Green Certified Buildings Are Good For You! Director's CornerNewsletter Archived UpdatesSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Director’s corner: Green Certified Buildings Are Good For You!

“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.”  Winston Churchill  The M. Miller Gorrie Center received LEED certification in 2008. Photo credit: Jen Morse. Modern humans in modern surroundings spend almost all of their time indoors.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), North Americans, on average, spend…
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April 3, 2023