ڹϳ NewsCenter
Class of '26: Graduating seniors develop app targeting food waste; students eat it up
May 8Daniel Self and Gavin Bartow’s Second Course provides access to free meals across campus. Next step: expansion.
Earth Day at ڹϳ: Sustainability Summit explores issues ‘from plate to planet;’ a marine ecologist visits
Apr 13The interactive summit features food security solutions, zero-waste projects and climate action strategies.
Real-time dining app combines nutrition, knowledge at ڹϳ eateries
Mar 19Students are using the free Nutrislice app and tips from a full-time registered dietitian to help manage food allergies, track nutrients and make healthy meal choices on the go.
ARC achieves elite LEED Double Platinum status for sustainability
Feb 27With a second Platinum certification, the recreation center joins a rare group as one of the most eco-friendly and high-performing facilities in the world.
Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
Feb 17ڹϳ researcher Greg Holland calls the finding the “missing link” between the liquid and solid stages of the substance. The chemistry is surprisingly complex.
Commitment to sustainability yields another high green rating for ڹϳ
Oct 23The university’s wide-ranging efforts include an undergraduate degree in sustainability and the work of the Associated Students group Green Love.
Grant aims for a greener, shadier ڹϳ Imperial Valley
Oct 22The Imperial Irrigation District has put up $35,000 for trees and shaded seating in the brutal heat of both the Calexico and Brawley campuses.
Sustainability upgrades, improvements at ڹϳ are focus of new award
Sep 23The $83,000 award from CLEAResult recognizes the university’s collaborative efforts to cut down on energy consumption.
ڹϳ named among The Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges, Top 50 Green Colleges
Aug 14ڹϳ earned high scores for student quality of life and professor accessibility, and for its commitment to sustainability.
The road not taken: ڹϳ’s 10-year trek toward transportation improvements and evaluation
Jun 4ڹϳ commuters increasingly turn to transit, biking, and carpooling, signaling a campus-wide move toward more sustainable travel habits.











