Articles by Kelly Harer
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Solar energy center begins operations with support from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
October 26, 2026
Collaboration with eight other colleges and universities to bring a 150-megawatt solar facility in western Kentucky online will help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2037.
Sustainability Master Plan 2025: A year of progress
August 27, 2026
One year into Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Sustainability Master Plan 2025, faculty and staff across campus are turning Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s sustainability goals into action.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to celebrate Earth Day Every Day
August 24, 2026
Earth Day Every Day is a series of events that occur during the first six weeks of classes, meant to inspire the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ community to celebrate our planet and live more sustainably every day.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ announces new partnership with CommuteNC for carpool access
August 20, 2026
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ brings a new program to campus to help the university community connect with carpool partners.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ receives STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements
March 25, 2026
The university has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Orange-striped oakworms return to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ campus
August 25, 2025
Each fall, orange-striped oakworms make their return to campus, feeding on oak leaves while leaving the trees healthy for seasons to come.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to celebrate Earth Day Every Day
August 21, 2025
Earth Day Every Day encourages students, faculty and staff to celebrate the Earth and live sustainably every day.
East Neighborhood Commons awarded LEED Silver certification
May 28, 2025
East Neighborhood Commons becomes Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s 34th LEED certification, having received LEED Silver certification.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ community invited to celebrate the Sustainability Master Plan 2025 launch on Earth Day
April 10, 2025
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Sustainability Master Plan 2025 Launch Celebration on April 22, 2025 from 4 to 5 p.m. in McKinnon Hall (Moseley Center).
Bill McKibben to deliver Earth Week keynote address at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on April 23
April 1, 2025
McKibben, environmentalist and author, will speak at on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym.