Stories tagged with: Sustainability

Campus and Community Earth Day Celebrations, Wednesday, April 22, 12-2 p.m., Grover Center Atrium, Featuring a Free Thrift Store, Student Organizations and Community Groups!
OHIO Events

Campus, community Earth Day celebrations at OHIO

April 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will host its Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22. Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, the Earth Day celebration is free and open to the public. 

An OHIO faculty member leads a class outside, while the Outdoor Class Kit container is nearby
OHIO Community

Get outside with the Outdoor Class Kit this spring

April 1, 2026 1 min

The Outdoor Class Kit has everything you need to hold classes and group activities outside.
OHIO Assistant Professor Yahya Al-Majali sits in his lab.
Faculty Excellence

Al-Majali leads innovative research, mentors next generation of OHIO engineers

March 25, 2026 8 min

Assistant Professor Yahya Al-Majali leads impactful, industry-focused research at Ohio University, demonstrating impressive productivity while securing major funding. He simultaneously empowers his students through providing them with foundational mentorship, hands-on learning and direct access to industry partners.
OHIO students walk underneath colorful trees in Fall on OHIO's Athens Campus
Alumni Success

OHIO alumni move successfully into environmental careers

March 23, 2026 6 min

Recent graduates with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service are seeing their academic work pay off quickly with jobs in the private sector.
Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko
OHIO Community

Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

March 4, 2026 2 min

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ohio University or in the local community.
Zero Waste group
Sustainability

Ohio University wins the 2025 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge

February 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio University once again participated in the 2025 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge, being named the winner in the Stadium and Tailgating Diversion.
Artie Knapp
Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate’s book on environmental stewardship available in STEM Academy Lesson

January 30, 2026 3 min

An OHIO graduate and celebrated children’s literature author has taken a unique approach to helping youth understand the importance of preserving nature for themselves and generations to come.
Panelists talk in front of a slide that says Food/Organic Waste Composting at the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar at Ohio University
OHIO Events

Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar: Organic Waste Management Strategies that Generate Value for Campus and Community

January 14, 2026 4 min

OHIO student Avery Barker writes about attending the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar, which focused on "Organic Waste Management Strategies that Generate Value for Campus and Community."
A leafy tree casts shade on a garden
Podcast

Sustaining the community

December 3, 2025 2 min

In the latest episode of "Ask the Experts," Dr. Sam Crowl discusses OHIO initiatives and shares everyday tips to support a greener future.
A student rides a bike on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway.
Sustainability

Supporting sustainable transportation: OHIO receives League of American Bicyclists silver-level honors

November 19, 2025 4 min

Ohio University has been named a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of continued achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.
A bee on a cherry blossom tree on OHIO's campus.
Sustainability

The buzz around campus: OHIO remains pollinator-friendly with Bee Campus designation

August 25, 2025 3 min

Ohio University recently received the Bee Campus USA designation for a fourth straight year. Through sustainable management of campus grounds, OHIO remains committed to protecting and providing environments for vital pollinator species.

Jason Trembly speaks with Ohio University President Lori Gonzalez.
Faculty Excellence

Re-engineering waste, building sustainability

August 20, 2025 6 min

At Ohio University, engineering and sustainability go hand-in-hand, powering research that tackles major environmental problems with practical, forward-thinking solutions.
Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking 2024.
Community Impact

2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking to take place Aug. 23

August 14, 2025 2 min

OHIO’s Center for Community Engagement is calling for volunteers from the University and Athens communities to participate in the 2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The Institute for Corrosion an Multiphase Technology.
Research Excellence

The engineering powerhouse protecting pipelines, power, and people: OHIO’s corrosion institute remains a world leader

July 22, 2025 11 min

Protecting critical infrastructure has always been a cornerstone of engineering. The strength of our bridges, pipelines, and energy systems depends on science few ever see. At Ohio University, that science is led by the Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology, the world’s foremost center for understanding and preventing corrosion.
A compost bin filled with food scraps.
Sustainability

Composting diverts organic waste, provides accessible solution for building climate resilience

June 26, 2025 6 min

Composting is a simple, cheap and effective way to reduce methane emissions and divert waste from landfills all while creating a nutrient-dense soil. Recent OHIO Honors Tutorial College environmental studies graduate Catherine Galla discusses composting accessibility and awareness.
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