Inspiring higher education to accelerate the sustainability transformation
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Ready to empower faculty and embed sustainability across your institution’s curriculum? Join us for Building a Sustainability Across the Curriculum Faculty Development Program for Your Institution, a two-part virtual workshop held on Monday, January 12, and Thursday, January 15, from 2–4:30 p.m. ET. Inspired by the renowned Piedmont/Ponderosa model, this workshop introduces best practices and proven strategies that have advanced sustainability education at institutions across the United States and beyond. Participants will explore innovative approaches, engage in interactive discussions, and leave with practical tools, sample materials, and an actionable plan to launch or strengthen a sustainability curriculum initiative at their own campus. Help shape the future of sustainability education on your campus!
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Plan to join us at the AASHE 2026 Conference & Expo, returning to the East Coast in Baltimore, Maryland from October 4-6, 2026. Stay tuned for more details and don’t forget to mark your calendar.
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Ready to rethink how decisions are made on your campus? Join Reimagining Governance: Building Inclusive Pathways to Campus Sustainability, a six-week virtual course meeting on Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24 (3–5 p.m. ET). This interactive program explores how governance structures shape sustainability outcomes and introduces Sociocracy (“Dynamic Governance”), a model based on consent, equity, and shared leadership. Through guided discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on practice, participants will learn practical tools to make campus decision-making more inclusive, transparent, and effective while building a community of peers committed to equitable sustainability leadership.
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The 2026 STARS Support Cohort is a year-long, interactive program designed to help institutions make the most of the STARS 3.0 framework. Whether you are new to STARS or striving for a higher rating, you’ll benefit from monthly calls, peer learning, and personalized guidance from AASHE experts. As a member, you’ll gain the tools, support, and confidence to track progress and showcase your achievements in campus sustainability. New STARS Full Access subscriptions are 20% off through December 31, making now the perfect time to join. Secure your spot today and start 2026 with a clear plan to advance your sustainability goals.
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AASHE’s Campus Decarbonization Academy is back for 2026! This six-month, cohort-based program offers actionable solutions to guide your institution through the complex process of decarbonization, with support from campus and industry experts every step of the way. Designed for sustainability staff, energy and facilities managers, business officers, campus planners, and architects, the Academy is especially valuable for institutions with central plants and significant deferred maintenance. With opportunities to collaborate closely with peers and mentors across higher education, the Academy empowers institutions to transform ambitious climate goals into meaningful progress. Applications are now open and reviewed on a rolling basis through January 22, 2026.
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The 2026 AASHE Sustainability Awards are open! Each year, the awards honor the people and projects advancing sustainability in higher education, from innovative campus initiatives to inspiring individual leadership. Categories include the Campus Sustainability Achievement Award, Student Sustainability Leadership Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and the AASHE Fellows Award for mid-career leaders. Applications, nominations, and judge sign-ups are open now through Friday, January 23, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your achievements, recognize a peer, or volunteer as a judge to help highlight the changemakers leading the way.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
The largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustainability in higher education.
A one-stop shop for toolkits and resource collections on all aspects of sustainability in higher education.
A weekly e-newsletter that delivers the latest in campus sustainability news, resources, opportunities, events, and jobs and internships.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
About AASHE
AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
By sharing knowledge, cooperating on projects and fostering meaningful relationships, partners in the Mentorship Program help advance the field of higher education sustainability.
As the campus sustainability movement has evolved, a wide variety of networks of campus sustainability advocates have emerged. These networks, which are often formed along state, provincial and/or regional lines, share many goals with AASHE. For this reason, we have formalized a collaborative relationship with many of these networks through our Affiliates Program.
AASHE has partnered with 13 Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum on a pilot basis to offer workshops and other professional development opportunities on sustainability in the curriculum in an effort to increase the accessibility and diversity of sustainability-oriented training for faculty.
