Welcome!

AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, is a member organization of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. Our mission is to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. We work in partnership with businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies that support our mission.

Visit our Resource Center for information to support your campus sustainability work. Some resources are only available to people at member institutions. If your institution is a member, you can use your email address to get access.

To see how your campus, nonprofit or business can join AASHE, visit our membership page.

The AASHE Bulletin is a free weekly e-newsletter with campus sustainability news, events, and opportunities.

Program Highlights

American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment
An initiative addressing global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the research and educational needed to stabilize the earth’s climate.

Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS)
A network of professional associations working on professionalizing sustainability research and teaching.

Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC)
A network of higher education associations working to advance sustainability within the higher education system.

Welcome to New Members!

The following members joined last month:

Thank You to Renewing Members!

The following members renewed last month:

Abilene Christian University
Aquatherm Industries, Inc.
Ayers/Saint/Gross
California State Univ.- Northridge
Cedar Crest College
Everett Community College
Hamilton College
Higher Ground Roasters
James Madison University
Johnson & Wales Univ.- Charlotte
Life University
Ohio Dominican University
Otterbein College
Providence College
South Puget Sound CC
Southern Utah University
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Temple University
University of Chicago
University of Massachusetts,
Amherst
Vermillion Community College

Allegheny College
Bainbridge Graduate Institute
Berea College
Brandeis University
Campus Consortium for
     Environmental Excellence
College of the Atlantic
Eastern Iowa Community College
     District
Environmental Consortium of
     Hudson Valley Colleges and
     Universities
Frostburg State University
Keene State College
Leonardo Academy
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
Morehouse College
Pacific Lutheran University
Paperclip Communications
Perkins + Will
Presidio School of Management
Saint Mary's College of California
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego State University
Shoreline Community College
Sustainable Endowments Institute
Trinity University
Tufts University
University of Northern Iowa

Member Spotlight

Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA) is our current spotlight campus! Swarthmore's campus is a nationally-designated arboretum featuring a LEED Certified Science Center, 5,000 sq. feet of green roof, and two recently-constructed environmentally friendly dormitories. 40% of the College's energy supply is provided by wind power. Learn more

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