April 28, 2022
…a Model of Campus Sustainability Johnson stands behind his favorite tree, Redwoods, in his nursery. Name: Chris Johnson Position: Landscape Sustainability Worker Years at UC San Diego: 18 What he does at UC San Diego: Chris Johnson’s career at UC San Diego has evolved to follow his passion for sustainable…
August 11, 2015
UC San Diego has been named the 7th “Coolest School” by Sierra magazine, climbing 10 spots from last year in the publication’s annual ranking of America’s greenest colleges. The campus was recognized for its commitment to protecting the environment, reducing water use significantly, addressing climate issues and encouraging environmental responsibility.
April 2, 2024
Our campus sustainability officer is driven by her sense of hope for the future, but also her connections with the people around her, “Each one of us does truly matter when striving for a more sustainable future. Small actions, when multiplied, have a ripple effect for inspiring collective action.”
January 30, 2024
In University of California’s 20th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices, UC San Diego excelled in best-of-class green building practices, made noteworthy progress in conserving energy and water and was recognized for the quality and quantity of our research related to sustainability.
May 2, 2023
Sustainability-minded graduate students at UC San Diego living in the Grad and Family Housing (GFH) complex have launched a new composting effort to benefit the environment and enhance the residential community.
October 11, 2011
Campus Fleet Manager Wins Sustainability All-Star Award Jim Ruby, UC San Diego’s vehicle fleet manager, has won a “Sustainability All-Star” award from Green Fleet magazine in recognition of his efforts to establish one of the greenest fleets in the nation. Ruby received the award Oct. 4 at the 2011 Green…
April 24, 2013
The University of California, San Diego has been named one of the most environmentally responsible “green colleges” in the U.S. and Canada by the Princeton Review.
April 18, 2012
The education services company selected UC San Diego for inclusion in the second annual edition of “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.”
October 4, 2012
…Professionals Creating a More Sustainable Future The Advisory Committee on Sustainability recognizes individuals and groups that have made UC San Diego more sustainable. Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications “I felt like I was making a difference when I was interning at UC San Diego, but now I feel…
April 27, 2017
…Office of the President’s Sustainability Practices Policy for all UC campuses. Several students at UC San Diego’s Student Sustainability Collective (SSC) are working to make that a reality. Michael Mnatsakanian, a fifth-year chemical engineering major, minoring in environmental studies, is helping to direct SSC’s All Campus Plastic Water Bottle Ban…
