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Get to know UR's first Sustainability Plan

Learn about how the University is designing a strategic plan for sustainability on campus and let us know what you think.Learn More

A New Eco-Corridor is in Progress on Campus

Stream restoration, invasive species removal, and a new hiking and biking trail are transforming Gambles Mill Corridor.Learn More

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University of Richmond Professor Stephanie Spera Awarded Fellowship for Fall Foliage Research in Acadia National Park
Stephanie Spera, an assistant professor in the University of Richmond Department of Geography and the Environment, has been awarded a fellowship to conduct research in Acadia National Park in Maine.
University of Richmond Professor Todd Lookingbill Honored for Leadership in Landscape Ecology
University of Richmond’s Todd Lookingbill, associate professor of geography, environmental studies, and biology, has received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award by the U.S. Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology.
Gerrymandering, Gun Control, and Extraterrestrial Encounters Will Be Among Topics Explored During Student Research Symposium
Nearly 400 students will present their original, faculty-mentored research at the University of Richmond’s School of Arts & Sciences 34th annual Student Symposium April 12. Topics include everything from alien life to hot button policy issues.
Employees Recognized for Outstanding Service
5 University employees were recognized with Outstanding Service Awards, and 167 employees were recognized for their years of service.
UR Law Professor Noah Sachs Co-Authors Report Linking Climate Change, Toxic Flooding Threats to Vulnerable Virginia Communities
A new report co-authored by an environmental law expert at the University of Richmond identifies flood-exposed communities in the James River watershed that are socially vulnerable to disasters as well as potential chemical contamination from local industrial facilities.  
University of Richmond Hosts Environmental Racism Symposium
The University of Richmond Department of Geography and the Environment and Bonner Center for Civic Engagement will host a symposium focusing on environmental racism Feb. 4, noon to 3 p.m., in the Robins School of Business, Ukrop Auditorium.
Eisen named as distinguished energy law scholar
This month, Vermont Law School – ranked as one of the top energy law programs in the country – recognized Professor Joel Eisen’s work as a pivotal leader in the field, naming him as its Distinguished Energy Law Scholar for summer 2019.
Djordje Hinic, '13
Jepson School alumnus Djordje Hinic, ’13, channels his business development talent and passion for philanthropy to launch a new company.
UR's Growing List of LEED Gold Certified Buildings Expands by Two
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded two University of Richmond buildings, The Queally Center and Richmond Hall, with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.
UR Geography and the Environment Professor David Salisbury Receives Grant to Map Threatened Borderlands in the Amazon
David Salisbury, University of Richmond associate professor and chair of the Department of Geography and the Environment, has received a grant from the Pan-American Institute of Geography and History to research environmental challenges in the Amazon.
UR Employees Promote Campus Sustainability
Although the Sustainability department spearheads a number of environmental initiatives, faculty and staff from around campus are “committed to reducing and reusing,” according to Rob Andrejewski, Director of Sustainability. Members of the campus community proactively find ways to turn Sustainability’s goals into a collective effort. 
UR Office for Sustainability Offers Tips for America Recycles Day
Rob Andrejewski, director of University of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability, offers the following recycling tips leading up to America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.
University of Richmond Makes The Princeton Review's List of 'Green Colleges' for 9th Year in a Row
The Princeton Review has once again recognized the University of Richmond’s sustainability efforts in its “Guide to 399 Green Colleges.” The 2018 edition profiles nearly 400 colleges that The Princeton Review names as having the most exceptional commitments to sustainability.
UR Faculty and Students Raise and Release Monarch Butterflies
As part of an international conservation effort to protect the declining monarch population, University of Richmond students have been raising, tagging, and releasing monarch butterflies.
University of Richmond to Host Panel Discussion About Environmental Justice and Pipelines Debate
The University of Richmond’s Department of Geography and the Environment is hosting a panel discussion focusing on environmental justice Oct. 2 in the Carole Weinstein International Center Commons.

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Happy #EarthDay!
Tonight’s the night!
Monday, April 15th is the last day to apply for the 2019-2020 Sustainability Internship Program!!
Attention Spiders, only a few hours left to give to sustainability at University of Richmond!
#URHere has officially arrived!!
Each year the Office for Sustainability and leaders of campus sustainability groups host a Sustainability Banquet to reflect on the year's accomplishments and to recognize University of Richmond community members for their outstanding contributions to sustainability.
This week, @green.ur is hosting Earth Week which will feature an array of events designed to stimulate conversation around our perceptions of sustainability and business success.
The Office for Sustainability is currently looking for some enthusiastic, driven, and committed interns for the 2019-2020 school year! 🌿 Our fabulous Rethink Waste and UROSE intern, Amanda, has some words to share about her experience as an intern: “I’ve gained so much as a sustainability intern this past year! 🌿 Follow the link in our bio to apply!
This month's sustainability champion is Victoria Williams, a senior majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Anthropology.
The warm weather brings more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities.
A green-inspired #ThrowbackThursday from the 1991 yearbook!
During spring break 2019, three groups totaling 70 people traveled to West Virginia, Louisiana, and Michigan as part of the SEEDS Project.