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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.
What happens to recycling materials that leave campus?
See what happens to recycling that is collected on campus.
College students join Goodwill diversion to reuse effort during move out
During the May move out, UChicago students in residential housing donated 10,790 pounds of items for reuse to Goodwill.
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.
Rockefeller Chapel renovation to add beauty, functionality to historic landmark
A large-scale renovation project to restore stained-glass windows and enhance sustainability on the building exterior is underway at the historic Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.
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.
U.S. Green Buildings Council membership benefits available for UChicago employees
The University of Chicago is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, the leader in transforming buildings for a more sustainable and resilient future. Learn about their mission and membership benefits.
UChicago to host Earth Month events in April
Celebrate Earth Month at UChicago with a broad slate of events, including a Student Research Symposium on April 18 and a Farmers’ Market on the Main Quad on April 27.
The University of Chicago earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence–Energy Management
The University of Chicago has been named a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence–Energy Management recognizing energy conservation measures and success with campus sustainability efforts.
Champion of creative reuse gives important University furnishings new life
University of Chicago sustainability champion and creative reuse expert Mary Pat McCullough shares advice on making campus renovations more sustainable and details her team’s sustainably-minded renovation of the new Molecular Engineering Modular Office space that will house 170 members of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.