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2017 Sustainability Progress Report
 

10 years supporting sustainability at U-M

The Graham Sustainability Institute celebrated 10 years of supporting faculty, staff and students in the areas of research, education and campus operations.

1.7K students and faculty engaged
1.3K students and faculty funded
379 partner organizations
 

Transforming Sustainability Education

Funded with $2 million from the Transforming Learning in the Third Century initiative and the School of Natural Resources & Environment, Michigan Sustainability Cases strive to unpack the complexities of sustainability through more case-based, dynamic and engaged teaching and learning. The goal is to reach 200 cases by 2020.

“Wolf Wars: Should We Hunt Gray Wolves in Michigan?”

This case study provides podcasts, videos and other digital materials that explain the debate among groups that are pushing for a hunt, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Natural Resources Commission and various groups opposed to the idea.

Planet Blue Begins with You

Discover how you can make an impact in U-M sustainability efforts

Learn more

Goal Progress

Exploring new approaches

Learn how U-M is addressing climate action, waste prevention, healthy environments and community awareness and engagement.

Learn more about our goals
  • $100 million invested toward more sustainable campus operations

The Graham Sustainability Institute celebrated 10 years of supporting faculty, staff and students in the areas of research, education and campus operations.

1.7K students and faculty engaged
1.3K students and faculty funded
379 partner organizations

Student Engagement

Developing passion and potential

U-M students are embarking on a powerful journey of learning — within and beyond the classroom — that spans disciplines and instills the knowledge and skills required to become future sustainability leaders.

View Student Engagement highlights

Research

Breaking new ground

At U-M, many disciplines are coming together to solve complex sustainability challenges and improve lives on local-to-global scales through groundbreaking discoveries.

View Research highlights

Planet Blue Begins with You

Discover how you can make an impact in U-M sustainability efforts

Learn more

Goal Progress

Exploring new approaches

Learn how U-M is addressing climate action, waste prevention, healthy environments and community awareness and engagement.

Learn more about our goals
  • $100 million invested toward more sustainable campus operations

Funded with $2 million from the Transforming Learning in the Third Century initiative and the School of Natural Resources & Environment, Michigan Sustainability Cases strive to unpack the complexities of sustainability through more case-based, dynamic and engaged teaching and learning. The goal is to reach 200 cases by 2020.

“Wolf Wars: Should We Hunt Gray Wolves in Michigan?”

This case study provides podcasts, videos and other digital materials that explain the debate among groups that are pushing for a hunt, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Natural Resources Commission and various groups opposed to the idea.

Student Engagement

Developing passion and potential

U-M students are embarking on a powerful journey of learning — within and beyond the classroom — that spans disciplines and instills the knowledge and skills required to become future sustainability leaders.

View Student Engagement highlights

Research

Breaking new ground

At U-M, many disciplines are coming together to solve complex sustainability challenges and improve lives on local-to-global scales through groundbreaking discoveries.

View Research highlights