Campus Sustainability What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Sustainability at Denison University. Navigate Sustainability Our Commitment Our Commitment A history of Denison University's commitment to sustainability History of Sustainability Denison’s Climate Goals Recognition & Accolades Commitment in Action Commitment in Action A list of frequently asked questions about sustainability efforts at Denison University. Green Revolving Fund Zero Waste Local & Responsibly Sourced Foods Renewable Energy Green Buildings Get Engaged Get Engaged A list of student organizations that work to promote different facets of responsible living both on campus and in the local community. Green Campus Organizations Homestead Community Sustainability Projects Community Garden Choose Local Education & Research Education & Research Education and research related to sustainability is a core value for Denisonians. Biological Reserve Denison Arboretum Contacts Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Alumni Announcements & Updates Internships Recognition & Accolades 2017 Announcements & UpdatesPresident Weinberg Signs Paris Agreement Open LetterPresident Weinberg has signed a Paris Agreement open letter together with U.S. state, local, business and higher ed leaders.Date: June 6, 2017 2016 Announcements & UpdatesDenison solar array to reduce energy needs, carbon footprintDenison will move forward on a solar array, furthering its commitment to sustainability.Date: October 31, 2016 Recognition & AccoladesDenison earns accolades from Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club has recognized Denison University for its sustainability efforts, adding the university to its “2016 Cool Schools” list.Date: September 8, 2016 Recognition & AccoladesOhio EPA recognizes Denison for excellenceDenison University was recognized for the excellence of its sustainability efforts by the Ohio EPA with an Encouraging Environmental Excellence award.Date: September 1, 2016 Announcements & UpdatesCollege reduces energy use by 10 percentDenison University has reduced its carbon footprint and achieved a 10 percent reduction of energy usage.Date: April 1, 2016 2015 Awards & HonorsStudent Sustainability AwardR.J. Dannemiller Student Sustainability Award is for a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability.Date: March 10, 2015 Announcements & UpdatesDenison in partnership with Licking CountySustainability Coordinator Jeremy King discusses Denison's partnership with the Licking County Community.Date: January 6, 2015 Announcements & UpdatesDenison solar array project seeks permitDenison University is seeking a village permit for a solar array that will provide 2 megawatts of energy to the college.Date: January 5, 2015
Denison Magazine Charging toward a more sustainable Denison Colin Ravin ’24 and Chase King ’24 team up with Chris Wolfington ’90 to make the case that the future of the college’s vehicle fleet is electric.
The Homestead’s ‘ever-evolving experiment in community’ Established in 1977, the Homestead is a living reminder of Denison’s sustainability roots.
Denison Magazine Invested In Change Suni Harford ’84 one of the most powerful women in finance, on how a rising environmental and social consciousness has transformed investing—and forced
Denison Magazine The View From Here How Sarah Davis ’94 works to protect the park from the people and the people from the park as Chief Ranger at Yellowstone.
Home sweet home? When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.
How We Live Building a better soda dispenser Bringing local, natural sodas to the campus took a lot of research and quite a bit of know-how.
How We Learn Ongoing sustainability As seniors graduate, they take their values into the world with them.
How We Live Food for Thought DU raises awareness about local and global impacts of one of our favorite things: food.
How We Live Students Helping Local Farmers Seniors Jennifer Curry and Emily Marguerite bring local produce to the Denison community through a partnership with area farmers.
How We Live Going Green On the Hill Denison is continuing its active campaign to go green and to be more sustainable.
Announcements & Updates Denison sponsors invasive pear tree bounty program Denison partners with Pollinator Pathway to remove invasive Bradford pear trees from Licking County. Read more
What's Happening Denison professor contributes to new climate change report Environmental studies assistant professor Lucy McAllister’s research is part of the 2023 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Read more
University News Ohio EPA grant advances sustainability at Denison Nearly $90,000 from the Ohio EPA will go toward equipment to convert food waste into fertilizer. Read more