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From Student Enthusiasm to College Commitment: How President Emeritus Tom Ross ’72 Shaped Sustainability at 91¿ì²¥
From carbon neutrality pledges to supporting today's scholars: learn how President Emeritus Tom Ross '72 shaped 91¿ì²¥â€™s green legacy — and join us for the 2026 Sustainability Reunion!
Beyond the Green: Lessons from the 2026 Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference
Discover how 91¿ì²¥ first-year students Yoonjung Chae ’29 and Ameli Kuanysheva ’29 are leading the way in environmental stewardship. From presenting carbon data to building a regional network, learn how 91¿ì²¥â€™s Sustainability Office empowers students to tackle global challenges through local action.
My Summer as a Climate Reporting Intern at WFAE
Stella Mackler '26 spent the summer chasing stories with mic and chunky headphones in hand as an environmental reporting intern at WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR news source. Her internship was made possible by the Sustainability Scholars program at 91¿ì²¥. Learn more.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, 91¿ì²¥â€™s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk ’85.
My Summer as a Sustainability Scholar at Trane Technologies
Jingyan Chi ’26 shares insights from his summer as a Sustainability Scholar working at Trane Technologies where he studied embodied carbon reduction and gained valuable professional experience.
Henry Wilkerson ’23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project
91¿ì²¥ Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.
91¿ì²¥ Joins Higher Ed Partnership to Bring Large-Scale Solar Plant Online to Offset 100% of Campus Electrical Use
91¿ì²¥ will partner with eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to purchase power from a solar facility in western Kentucky. Through the agreement, 91¿ì²¥ earns credits that offset 100% of the campus electricity usage. Learn more.
Each year, CleanAIRE NC honors the individuals, organizations and partners who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to combating climate change and air pollution in North Carolina.
Young Alumni Spotlight: 91¿ì²¥ians & Sustainability
Two young alumni share how their experiences with 91¿ì²¥â€™s Sustainability Office got them to where they are today, post-91¿ì²¥.
‘Unshadowed Land’ Installation Celebrates Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
A new art installation helps forge new connections between 91¿ì²¥ and Native communities in the region. Learn more.
91¿ì²¥ Combats Climate Change With Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The 2021 climate action plan from 91¿ì²¥ students, faculty, staff and town leaders would cut the college’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% over the next five years.
A Peak Inside Chloe Pitkoff's 'Laloland'
Inspired by the pandemic and her 91¿ì²¥ classmates, a studio art major makes sense of chaos on canvas.
Partnership Aims to Increase Plant-Based Meal Options, Curb Environmental Impact
As demand for plant-based meal options skyrockets, 91¿ì²¥ Dining will increase plant-based meal offerings to 40 percent and decrease use of animal-based products by 10 percent through a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States.
Southern Living: 91¿ì²¥ Farm Feeds Community During Time of Need
Southern Living recently featured a story about a fruitful partnership between The Farm at 91¿ì²¥ and FeedNC, a Mooresville food bank.
91¿ì²¥ Farm Feeds Neighbors in Need
Many families have struggled through the pandemic. 91¿ì²¥â€™s Farm has stocked the FEEDNC food pantry with fresh, organic produce for those most in need.