Tackling onsite plastic generation at Chicago Booth
A movement away from plastics for water delivery has taken hold over the past five years with the support of Chicago Booth deans and facilities leadership.
Student-led platform aims to spark climate dialogue on campus
The UChicago Sustainability Dialogue, a new student-run platform started by Booth student Paul Salach and Harris student Emmanuel Mayani, will feature insights on a variety of climate topics from students across the University.
UChicago launches new major in Climate and Sustainable Growth with unparalleled cross-cutting approach
The new undergraduate major, which will accept students in the fall of 2025, is the first application of the Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth, a pioneering new curriculum that examines the climate and growth challenge using a 360-degree approach.
COP29 provides UChicago students with unique perspective on climate change and policy
Twenty-five UChicago students recently attended the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference—better known as COP29, traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan to hear panel discussions, explore topics with their peers, and network with leaders from government, industry and NGOs.
2024 Shut the Sash newsletter
Students in EFCampus highlight contest standings, updates, and green labs resources related to the energy savings behavioral campaign to shut sashes on chemical fume hoods in laboratories. Learn how campus data can enhance aspects of environmental sustainability on campus.