Members of campus steward Jackson Park
Students, faculty, and staff of the University of Chicago on Oct. 20 united to clean up Jackson Park.
Botany Pond restoration revitalizes beloved campus landmark
Botany Pond, a beloved campus landmark and a popular and peaceful oasis for the University of Chicago community, has reopened following an extensive restoration making it a more sustainable, accessible space for visitors and wildlife.
Main Quadrangles reopen after project to improve sustainability, accessibility
UChicago has reopened the iconic center of the Main Quadrangles, following a summer-long restoration project that features more accessible walkways, native plantings, and improved drainage.
µChicago: Engineering a sustainable future
Recycled wastewater, energy efficient microelectronics, and “pluripotent plastic”: these new technologies developed by UChicago engineers are working to solve some of the most pressing environmental problems.
Two UChicago students honored with top Udall Scholarship prize, honorable mention
Third-year UChicago students Georgia Wluka and Elena Tiedens have been recognized by the Udall Foundation for their commitment to environmental work: Georgia has been named a Udall Scholar—UChicago’s first since 2006—and Elena has earned an Honorable Mention, UChicago’s first since 2016.
Project to improve accessibility, sustainability of Main Quadrangles
A renovation of the center of the Main Quadrangles of The University of Chicago will provide new pedestrian walkways, add native plantings and improve drainage.