University of Wisconsin–Madison
This fall, UW–Madison earned its first STARS Gold rating in a broad sustainability assessment. This milestone marks progress toward Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s five environmental sustainability goals announced in February 2024. STARS reporting is a point-based system used by colleges and universities to measure campus sustainability efforts and compare them with those of peer institutions. As the …
Community events, lectures by renowned climate experts, and a major announcement of new sustainability hires highlighted the week of programming hosted by the Nelson Institute and Office of Sustainability.
On February 8th, 2024, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the most comprehensive environmental sustainability initiative in UW–Madison’s history.
At the inaugural UW–Madison Sustainability Symposium, Josh Arnold presented a major pilot project that could allow UW–Madison to generate more renewable energy. “Our students, staff, faculty, and alumni—including many in this room—are demanding bold climate action now,” said Arnold, the Campus Energy Advisor for the Office of Sustainability. “Producing electricity using renewable energy such as …