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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Milne Library

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó marked a significant milestone on April 25 with the official grand opening of the newly renovated Milne Library.

Welcome to the New Milne

Students settle in to the $40 million space, now with prime sunset views.

Small Wonders of the Water World

Gabriel Jensen ’12 photographs rarely seen marine life in unexpected places.

SUNY Chief Sustainability Officer Tours Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ

SUNY's leader for sustainability and climate action visited campus to learn about Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ's efforts.

Renovated Milne Full of Sustainable Features

Milne Library is the first building on campus to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, reducing the campus carbon footprint. It utilizes full electrification for building systems.

Rahama Wright ’02 to Deliver Sustainability Lecture

Social entrepreneur and women’s advocate Rahama Wright ’02 will deliver this year’s Campus Sustainability Lecture on Monday, September 30, at 4 p.m. in the College Union Ballroom on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó campus.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Celebrates Earth Week

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó has been celebrating Earth Month with several student-organized events that are open to all, including a tree planting on April 27.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó and RIT Partner on Master's Sustainability Degree

A new partnership agreement between SUNY College at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó and Rochester Institute of Technology’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability will enable qualified students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó to enroll in RIT’s sustainable systems master's degree program beginning next fall. Application fees are waived for the program.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Is a Green College

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó has again been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review.

2023–24 Presidential Scholars Named

Ten Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó students will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2023¬¬–24¬ academic year.

New Alum Helps Shape the Future of a National Park

Nearly three million people visit the wilds of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming every year. Recent graduate Liz Haley ’23, a psychology and sustainability double major, served this summer as a social science intern at the park.

Robin Wall Kimmerer to Deliver Harding Lecture on October 19

This year's Walter Harding Lecture will be delivered by Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

Student Creates First Disabled Student Alliance on Campus

Kaitlin Anzalone ’24 has created the first Disabled Student Alliance.

Majora Carter to Deliver Sustainability Lecture

Social entrepreneur and urban revitalization strategist Majora Carter will deliver this year's President's Sustainability Lecture on October 4.

College Celebrates Earth Day with a Week of Activities

The Office of Sustainability and members from more than five student organizations are spearheading activities for a week of events in celebration of Earth Day, April 22.

A Big Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion

High-energy-density physicist Danae Polsin ’13 and professor of physics Stephen Padalino explain experiments that recently harnessed the same energy produced by the sun and stars — and what it may mean for the future of energy.

Alumna Works for Better Health and Partnerships in Western Africa

Curiosity inspired Holly Nicole Kandel ’16 to move to Senegal. She built a career in Africa, advocating for health and community development.

Sustainability Fellow Advances Student and College Efforts

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó has hired a recent alum as its first sustainability fellow to help the college’s sustainability efforts and guide sustainability interns in expanding their work. 

American Rock Salt Lecture Examines a Crucial Force of Nature

Geology and microbiology professor Bruce W. Fouke will deliver the 19th annual American Rock Salt Lecture in Geology on Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó in Newton Hall, room 202.

The Power of Inquiry to Understand and Help Our Communities

Investigative journalist Jared Bennett ’11 fights for accountability, including in the wake of weather disasters. 

Global Policies, Local Impact

The causal impact of global trade policies on local populations: As a field of study, it sounds wonky and impersonal. What possible effect could lifting export tariffs have on, say, the daily health of women in Nigeria?

Creating a Sustainable Food Forest

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ student ambassadors Lauren Goulet '22 and Brendan Shortt '23 are recipients of the John A. '87 and Mary Grace '84 Gleason Ambassadorship in Student Affairs. Their project focuses on creating an on-campus food forest at the on-campus eGarden, overseen by the Office of Sustainability.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Is a 2023 "Green College"

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2023 Edition.

Sustainability Lecture on Connection Between Environment and Health

American activist, biologist, author, senior scientist, and cancer survivor Dr. Sandra Steingraber will deliver the President’s Sustainability Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in the College Union Ballroom. 

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Adds Cooperative Admission Program with FLCC

A new cooperative admission program between Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó and Finger Lakes Community College allows FLCC students to transfer to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó without an additional application.