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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…

Mike KenslerMarch 21, 2025

Professional Development SDG11 SDG12 SDG9

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…

ContributorMarch 20, 2025

Updates

Boost Your Resume, Earn a Living Wage, Make a Difference: Apply Today to Join Our Team

Want to make a real difference at Auburn while boosting your resume and earning a living wage? Join our dynamic student staff team for the 2025-26 academic year! Here's your chance to: Be a leader: Take charge of projects, represent the Office of Sustainability at events, and advocate for a…

Amy StricklandFebruary 26, 2025

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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…

ContributorFebruary 26, 2025

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – Emily Moore

Presenting Emily Moore! Emily is a junior majoring in Environmental Sciences and minoring in Art History. As the office’s Outreach Coordinator, she plans our events, packs all necessary materials, and ensures all the logistics are taken care of. Thank you Emily!

ContributorFebruary 11, 2025

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – Yarianna Rangel

Presenting Yarianna Rangel! Yari is a sophomore majoring in Apparel Merchandising with a minor in Business. As our Communications Specialist, she creates our monthly newsletters, writes blog posts, and creates media content for our events. Thank you Yari!

ContributorFebruary 6, 2025

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – James Berry

Presenting James Berry! James is a senior majoring in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies with a minor in Business. As our Programs Coordinator, she runs our Battery Recycling program, coordinating the organization, collection, and recycling of batteries all across campus. Thank you James!

ContributorFebruary 6, 2025

Announcements

Join The Sustainable Tigers at AU: Making an Impact in Auburn

By Austin Whitehead Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference in the Auburn community? Whether you're a freshman just starting your college experience or a senior looking for meaningful experiences and connections that may help you in your future career, The Sustainable Tigers at AU is…

ContributorFebruary 5, 2025

Announcements

Gulf Scholars Program Seeks Undergraduate Applicants

By Becki Retzlaff The Auburn Gulf Scholars program, a non-degree scholarship and academic partnership between Auburn University and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, is accepting applications from undergraduates. Students must be passionate about working in an interdisciplinary environment, contributing to a dynamic and engaging peer cohort group…

ContributorDecember 6, 2024

Professional Development SDG12 SDG4

Navigating Toward Sustainability at the 2024 ITAA Annual Conference

By Dr. Amrut Sadachar Dr. Amrut Sadachar (left) and Dr. Srikant Manchiraju (right) presenting poster on linkages between morale identity, emotional intelligence, and unethical consumer behavior From November 20 to 23, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA) Annual Conference in Long Beach,…

ContributorDecember 3, 2024

Guest Posts SDG3 Sustainability Writing Contest

The Waterfall

By Brandon Hunt* There is a peacefulness to the outside. One that calms, one that comforts, one that assures everything will be alright in the end. It is through this peacefulness that humans are recreated. Before laptops that this essay is being written on, before the cars that take students to…

ContributorNovember 18, 2024

Sustainability’s Place in Higher Education

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

Boost Your Resume, Earn a Living Wage, Make a Difference: Apply Today to Join Our Team

The Power of Creation: A Students Journey to Meaningful Change

Meet Our Staff – Emily Moore

Meet Our Staff – Yarianna Rangel

Meet Our Staff – James Berry

Join The Sustainable Tigers at AU: Making an Impact in Auburn

Gulf Scholars Program Seeks Undergraduate Applicants

Navigating Toward Sustainability at the 2024 ITAA Annual Conference

The Waterfall

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