2021
Denison University has been recognized for its efforts to create natural pollinator habitats on its campus.
Date: April 29, 2021
2020
Denison University’s commitment to sustainability is being recognized by state and national organizations.
Date: October 5, 2020
Alumni
Leading Ohio's Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, biologist Cody Grasser '09 partners with the USDA, ODNR, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Date: September 28, 2020
Advice & Tips
Arbor Day celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care.
Date: April 28, 2020
It's Earth Day 2020 - Take a moment today to step outside and appreciate our Earth - the blue pebble in our solar system.
Date: April 22, 2020
Alan Orth '71 began advocating for the environment while a student at Denison and brought a sustainable culture to his hometown of Weston, MA.
Date: April 19, 2020
Homestead students step outside the structured college environment & connect with the natural world; close, meaningful community & hands-on work.
Date: February 18, 2020
Research & Internships
The Sustainability Professionals Initiative gives students practical skills to land a job and lead toward positive social and environmental impacts.
Date: January 24, 2020
2019
A 20-year National Park Service veteran, Sarah Davis '94 is the first female Chief Park Ranger at Yellowstone National Park.
Date: September 26, 2019
Change-maker Lily Gross '19 is working with Bon Appetit, creating positive change by educating consumers and supporting more sustainable products.
Date: August 28, 2019
Denison University’s pollinator-friendly solar array is the first of its kind in the State of Ohio.
Date: July 16, 2019
Service & Awareness
Denison celebrates Earth Week with a week-long series of events designed to get you outside to appreciate our living environment.
Date: April 22, 2019
Certification as a Wildlife Habitat, as well as a Tree Campus USA, are examples of Denison's work toward sustainability.
Date: February 27, 2019
Exhibitions
The Weather Variations, Connecting Data, Sculpture, and Music through the work of artist Nathalie Miebach
Date: January 17, 2019
2018
Service & Awareness
Denison’s solar array and pollinator habitat inspired a “Pollinator-theme” dinner at the site.
Date: October 22, 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Denison's 6,750 panel solar farm will be included in a licking county "green energy" tour.
Date: September 26, 2018
Announcements & Updates
Denison is on Sierra Club's top 100 list of cool schools for sustainability.
Date: August 29, 2018
Service & Awareness
Denison celebrates Earth Week with a week-long series of events designed to get you outside to appreciate our living environment.
Date: April 6, 2018
Denison's campus is known for its beautiful trees, and with more than 3,000 trees and an arboretum, the college also is a 'Tree Campus USA.'
Date: February 26, 2018
Advice & Tips
Kevin Mercer, manager of Denison's groundskeeping, offers advice on best solutions for winter snow and ice.
Date: January 26, 2018
2017
Athletics
Denison's 2.3 megawatt solar array is almost ready for the "on" switch. It will provide about 15% of Denison's energy needs.
Date: November 27, 2017
Advice & Tips
Sustainability Coordinator Jeremy King reflects on the lessons to be learned through Thanksgiving.
Date: November 14, 2017
Advice & Tips
What's the most sustainable option for Christmas trees? Live or artificial?
Date: November 14, 2017
Service & Awareness
America Recycles Day
Date: November 13, 2017
Announcements & Updates
Denison partners with solar and energy experts to open a solar array later this year that will provide more than 2 megawatts of energy.
Date: October 19, 2017
Service & Awareness
Plant a tree, see a film, go for a wellness walk - all part of Denison's Sustainability Week.
Date: October 16, 2017
Film Screenings
Denison hosts a screening of the documentary "An Inconvenient Sequel," the follow-up to the 2006 award-winning "An Inconvenient Truth."
Date: October 2, 2017
Service & Awareness
Join us in this community event to help spruce up our beautiful campus in advance of Big Red Weekend.
Date: September 21, 2017
Announcements & Updates
Sustainability initiatives at Denison University have made some great strides this summer with EV charging stations and accreditation for the arboretum.
Date: August 31, 2017
Recognition & Accolades
The Sierra Club has recognized Denison University for its work in sustainability as a 2017 "Cool School."
Date: August 25, 2017
