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Yellowjackets welcome certification as a Bee Campus USA
Mon, 22 May 2023
The national designation from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is the result of a two-year, student-led effort.
Continue ReadingUnlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.
Continue ReadingUniversity embraces community solar through Amp Energy
Wed, 03 Aug 2022
The University will receive financial credits as a result of the clean, renewable energy generated by six solar farms in nearby areas. Amp Energy is also providing a $100,000 endowed scholarship for undergraduates in the College.
Continue ReadingLaboratory for Laser Energetics represented at White House summit on fusion energy
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
LLE Director Michael Campbell joined national stakeholders to discuss the development and commercialization of fusion as a safe, clean, reliable energy source.
Continue ReadingUniversity earns silver rating in recognition of sustainability accomplishments
Tue, 01 Mar 2022
For the third time in a row, Rochester has been recognized as a STARS Silver Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Continue ReadingNew University Fleet Program centralizes departmental vehicle purchasing, maintenance
Tue, 07 Dec 2021
The program is expected to create new efficiencies University-wide in purchasing and maintenance, as well as add sustainability benefits.
Continue ReadingUniversity joins Climate Action 100+ in support of sustainable investing
Mon, 27 Jan 2020
Rochester is the sixth higher education institution in the nation to join this coalition of investment firms, pension funds, and institutional investors pushing corporations to take action on climate change.
Continue ReadingDetecting microplastics first step in assessing environmental harm
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Amid growing alarm over the plastic that pollutes our environment, biomedical and optics researchers are devising ways to quickly detect microplastics in drinking water to better understand their potential impacts on human health.
Continue ReadingNational award honors University’s ‘exceptional’ Horticulture and Grounds program
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has recognized the University of Rochester’s Horticulture and Grounds staff with a national award for exceptional grounds maintenance.
Continue ReadingFarm-to-University: Local foods programs support community, sustainability
Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Autumn’s Harvest Farm is one of the University’s newest local food suppliers, providing sustainable pork, beef, and eggs to campus dining centers. The growth of local and responsible food purchasing has led to recent awards for University Dining Services.
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