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Blog category: Sustainability in Action

Stories about individuals and groups on campus making a difference

Fighting Food Insecurity at Auburn: Inside the Campus Food Pantry Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 2

Blog post title: Fighting Food Insecurity at Auburn: Inside the Campus Food Pantry

By Yarianna Rangel* Food insecurity remains  a growing challenge on college campuses across the United States. Many students balance tuition, housing, transportation, and daily living costs while trying to succeed academically. At Auburn University, the Campus Food Pantry plays an important role in helping students and members of the campus community access essential food and basic necessities.  Recently, I had the opportunity…
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March 19, 2026
Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program Guest PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program

By Jamie Johnson* Last year I was given the opportunity to complete the Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program, and to sum it up, it has completely changed my outlook. I was interested in taking this course for several reasons and I am happy that I did. For starters,…
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February 6, 2026
Ben Raines “America’s Amazon” Tour of Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Ben Raines “America’s Amazon” Tour of Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta

By Christopher Keirstead* In early November of 2025 I participated in a group tour of the Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta led by environmental journalist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker Ben Raines. Raines is also the author of two books that grow out of his deep knowledge of the history and ecology of the…
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November 11, 2025
Sustainability in Sports Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Sustainability in Sports

By Micheal Freeman* On July 13th, 2025, I traveled (supported by the Auburn University Office of Sustainability) to Duke University to take part in the College Sports in Sustainability Conference. I presented on the need to properly manage vape pens collected on college campuses during athletic events. Micheal Freeman presenting…
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November 11, 2025
Meet Our Staff – Sarah Reilein Sustainability in ActionUpdatesVideos

Blog post title: Meet Our Staff – Sarah Reilein

Meet Sarah Reilein! Sarah is a Senior majoring in Industrial & Systems Engineering, with a minor in Sustainability Studies. As the office's Program Coordinator, Sarah leads our TigerSpaces program, specifically coordinating our glassware reuse program for labs on campus, executes tasks for our battery recycling program, and formulates various blog…
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November 10, 2025
Learning and Growing at the National Sustainability Society Conference Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4Updates

Blog post title: Learning and Growing at the National Sustainability Society Conference

By Emily Moore* On October 20-22, 2025, the staff of the Auburn University Office of Sustainability attended the second annual National Sustainability Society (NSS) Conference held at the University of Notre Dame. Our crew of intrepid travelers included Program Manager Amy Strickland, Outreach and Communications Manager Jen Morse, and their student intern team:…
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October 29, 2025