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Susquehanna awarded grant to establish monarch waystation, pollinator garden

Susquehanna University has been awarded a grant from the Entomological Society of America to create…

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Susquehanna launches environmental education minor

Susquehanna University is now offering an environmental education minor. Students who minor in environmental education…

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Students saving environment one plant at a time

Some Susquehanna University students are focusing their summer internship experiences on helping to save the…

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$200,000 NSF grant to fund stormwater management research

Susquehanna University has been awarded a nearly $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to…

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Living up to its name: Environmental education expands at the CEER

In a year marked by growth and innovation, Susquehanna University’s Center for Environmental Education and…

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Students translate climate research into storybooks

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Rescue mission: Susquehanna helps save 900 stranded fish

Students and faculty from Susquehanna University’s Freshwater Research Institute joined with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association to…

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Shopping for sustainability

Susquehanna is furthering its sustainability efforts through Hawk Stuff, an on-campus “store” where students can…

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Biogeochemist to explore the role of soil in climate change

Soil biogeochemist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe will present the lecture “What’s Soil Got To Do With…

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Princeton Review names Susquehanna among nation’s ‘green’ colleges

Susquehanna University is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton…

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Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation to support Freshwater Research Institute

Susquehanna University has received a nearly $600,000 grant to support ongoing work at its Freshwater…

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Susquehanna University offering watershed studies minor

Susquehanna University’s School of Natural and Social Sciences is now offering a watershed studies minor…

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Susquehanna renews certification as a protector of pollinators

Susquehanna University has successfully renewed its certification as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA…

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Year in Review: Our favorite things from 2023

A historic, record-breaking capital campaign, compelling faculty-student research, a world-renowned classical musician performed on campus…

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Dam good engineering! Beaver dams the blueprint for conservation

Susquehanna University is looking to the animal kingdom for innovative solutions to stream management —…

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Susquehanna installs electric vehicle chargers

Susquehanna University has installed four publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers on campus. The EV…

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Susquehanna to host Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Susquehanna University will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 8, in…

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Susquehanna named among nation’s best by The Princeton Review

Susquehanna University is recognized by The Princeton Review’s The Best 389 Colleges for 2024 as…

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Susquehanna, Chesapeake Conservancy partner for workforce development

Susquehanna University, in cooperation with the Chesapeake Conservancy, has launched a workforce development program that…

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Climbing temperatures adversely impact brook trout

Recent research from Susquehanna University’s Freshwater Research Institute finds that water temperatures affect certain behaviors…

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Susquehanna, Chesapeake Conservancy Formalize Relationship

Susquehanna University and the Chesapeake Conservancy have formalized their ongoing relationship through an agreement that…

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Research Determines Potency of ‘Green’ Nanoparticles Against Cancer, Inflammation

Gold nanoparticles have been the subject of scientific research for many years, particularly for their…

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Students Awarded National Fellowship To Support Environmental Advocacy Work

Two environmental studies students were awarded the highly competitive Rachel Carson Council Fellowship to support…

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Susquehanna Included Among Nation’s Top Green Colleges

Susquehanna University is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton…

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Theatre Adopts First-ever Theme: Climate Change

Sets and Costumes Produced Sustainably In selecting a theme for its Main Stage season, Susquehanna University’s…

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Pawpaw Trees To Restore Streambank, Honor Native Land

Susquehanna planted a grove of pawpaw trees at the Center for Environmental Education and Research…

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SU Improves Standing in Sierra Club’s Cool Schools Ranking

Susquehanna University has again been named in the Sierra Club’s annual ranking of Cool Schools. …

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Princeton Review Names Susquehanna Among Nation’s Best

Susquehanna University is recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions…

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SU No. 7 in Worldwide EcoChallenge

The Susquehanna University team that participated in the worldwide People’s EcoChallenge finished seventh among 467…

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Campus Garden Yields Record Half-ton

Beekeeping Club Harvests 205 Pounds of Honey Susquehanna University harvested a record 1,128 pounds…

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Princeton Review Names SU to its Guide to Green Colleges

Susquehanna University is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton…

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Susquehanna Earns Silver for Sustainability Efforts

Susquehanna University has earned a STARS silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from…

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Susquehanna Recognized as Top University for Renewable Energy

Susquehanna University has been recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s leading universities when it comes to…

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Tap Into Sweetness

It’s not just maple trees that can be tapped for syrup. Susquehanna University has tapped several…

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Going Green and Making Green

Alumni Tyler Shields ’15 and Kevin Zuidervliet ’13 encouraged students to mind the “triple bottom…

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Former President of Ireland to Deliver Lecture on Faith, Climate Change

Mary Robinson, one of the world’s most respected advocates for climate justice and Ireland’s first…

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Students, Volunteers Plant 2,000 Trees

Students from Susquehanna were joined by volunteers from local conservation organizations to plant a “live-stake”…

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Sophomore Hopes for Green Future

With aspirations of one day working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or…

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Senior Promotes Sustainability on Campus

For Shian Knouse ’20, sustainability is a passion. As news of the planet’s problems increased…

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Junior Dedicates Days to Sheep as Student Shepherdess

  On a normal day, most college students go to classes, eat and maybe…

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Bees Buzz Back after Honey Heist

Susquehanna’s beehives have been buzzier than ever, producing more than 150 pounds of honey seven…

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Stream Research Project Experience Gives Ecology Major Valuable Skills

  Helping save wild trout isn’t a bad way to spend a summer. …

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Institute Gives Earth & Environmental Sciences Major Hands-on Research Experience

  Earth and environmental sciences major Nicholas Visser ’20 spent the summer sampling streams…

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SU Named Among Nation’s Best by Princeton Review

Susquehanna University is named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates to earn their…

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Sustainability, Literature Intersect in Shakespeare Garden

Our Blough-Weis Library, members of the Class of 2022 and the Office of Sustainability teamed…

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Have Ewe Heard? We’ve Got Sheep!

Susquehanna University officially welcomed a flock of woolly lawnmowers to campus Thursday with the addition…

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Independent Study Allowed Grad to Help with Sustainability Initiative

When Heather Pearson’s senior capstone course was canceled for the semester, one of her professors…

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Earth & Environmental Science Grad Expands Horizons at Tesla

Working at Tesla, Thomas Kitt ’17 has relied on the comprehensive education he received at…

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SU Ditching Plastic Straws by 2020

Susquehanna University plans to be plastic straw-free by 2020, the second step in an effort…

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SU Named in Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges

A student waters one of the 50 raised beds at Susquehanna's Campus Garden, which harvests…

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We Flipped the Switch on Our Solar Array

Susquehanna University officially “flipped the switch” on its 3.9 MW DC solar array that supplies…

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Zeeman to Deliver Lecture on Sustainability, Resilience

Mary Lou Zeeman, the R. Wells Johnson professor and chair of the mathematics department at…

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We’re the First Campus in PA Certified by Bee Campus USA

Susquehanna University is the first university in Pennsylvania to be certified as an affiliate of…

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Senior Demonstrates Commitment to Environment through Sustainability Work, Research

Tracking energy and water usage across campus has been a perfect blend of Ryan Carter’s…

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Senior Maintains Commitment to Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle

Trying to follow a sustainable lifestyle in college was a no brainer for Kara Eckert…

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Student Sustainability Coordinator Works to Inspire Others

Protecting the planet for current and future generations is a passion for Jennie Lien ’19,…

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Panelists Urge Individual Responsibility

Christine Bittinger ’93, environmental science professor at Harrisburg Area Community CollegeA panel of Susquehanna University…

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Events Set to Celebrate Earth Week

Susquehanna University will celebrate Earth Week with a full schedule of events designed to bring…

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We’ve Hit Bronze for Sustainability Achievements

Susquehanna University has earned a STARS Bronze rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from…

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