Inspiring higher education to accelerate the sustainability transformation
Announcements
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will keynote the AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo on Wednesday, October 22! A leading climate futurist, marine biologist, and bestselling author of What If We Get It Right?, Dr. Johnson is known for her visionary work at the intersection of science, policy, and justice. As co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab and The All We Can Save Project, she is shaping a more hopeful and sustainable future. Her keynote will explore how imagination, equity, and science can guide us toward transformative climate solutions. Don’t miss this inspiring keynote—register now to join us in Minneapolis!
Announcements
Fifty sustainability professionals have earned certification through the second cohort of the STARS Data Quality Certificate Program! This growing community is helping to advance high-quality STARS reporting through expert training and review. Certified professionals are now equipped to support campuses in producing accurate, transparent reports that drive meaningful progress. View the list of newly certified professionals and learn how you can get involved in the next cohort, coming in November 2025.
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AASHE’s Mentorship and Peer Collaboration Program connects sustainability professionals in higher education through meaningful, yearlong partnerships. Open to mentors, mentees, and peer collaborators, the program fosters personal and professional growth through shared learning, guidance, and connection. Participants are thoughtfully matched based on goals, experience, and sustainability interests to create a supportive and enriching experience. Whether you’re looking to offer support, gain insight, or grow alongside a peer, this program is a powerful opportunity to deepen your engagement in the sustainability community. Applications are open through August 15.
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AASHE is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 AASHE Sustainability Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements and leadership in advancing sustainability within higher education. This year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating a just, equitable, and sustainable future through innovative programs, impactful initiatives, and dedicated service. From fostering student engagement to promoting systemic change across campuses, their accomplishments inspire and elevate the global sustainability community. Congratulations to all the winners for their dedication and transformative contributions!
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Join us October 22-24, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN, for the AASHE Conference & Expo, where we’re celebrating 20 years of advancing sustainability in higher education! Connect with sustainability professionals, educators, students, and advocates for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and actionable insights that will drive meaningful change on your campus and beyond. Don’t forget, our Call for Proposals is now open through April 11, offering a great opportunity to share your expertise with a dynamic community of changemakers. Register now and take advantage of Early Bird rates! Stay tuned for more details on speakers, sessions, and special events at #AASHE2025.
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.
