Awards & Recognition

University of Richmond strives for excellence in all areas, including sustainability. Read about the University's sustainability awards and accomplishments below.

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  • STARS Gold 2022

    In 2022, University of Richmond earned a gold STARS rating. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to gauge relative progress toward sustainability that was developed by AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. You can read the full STARS report here.

  • STARS Gold 2019

    In 2019, University of Richmond earned a gold STARS rating. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to gauge relative progress toward sustainability that was developed by AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. You can read the full STARS report here.

  • STARS Silver 2016

    In 2016, University of Richmond earned a silver STARS rating. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to gauge relative progress toward sustainability that was developed by AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. You can read the full STARS report here.

  • AASHE Top Performer

    AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, recognized University of Richmond in its Sustainable Campuses Index as a Top Performer Diversity & Affordability in 2016, 2017, and 2018. In 2019, AASHE recognized University of Richmond’s Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor as an innovative high-impact project. You can read more about these distinctions here.

  • Princeton Review Green College

    The Princeton Review has recognized University of Richmond as a Green College since 2009.

  • Second Nature Marks of Distinction 2019

    Second Nature, the lead supporting organization for the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, awarded University of Richmond marks of disctinction in 2019 for participating in We Are Still In and for achieving a 25% reduction in carbon emissions.

  • Sierra Club Cool School

    The Sierra Club ranked University of Richmond as a Cool School in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.