Sustainability News

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  Southwestern Becomes the 87th Bee Campus USA

  SU is certified by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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  Southwestern Featured in the 2019 Edition of the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges

  SU is once again recognized for its strong commitment to green practices and sustainability programs.

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  Pre-Applications Open for Green/SAFE Fund Grants

  Guidelines and proposal process for Green Sustainable Advancement Funding Endeavor (SAFE) grants. Full proposals due Nov. 25.

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  EPA Recognizes Southwestern University as Top Green Power User in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

  SU wins the 2018–2019 College and University Green Power Challenge.

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  Southwestern Featured in the 2018 Edition of the The Princeton Review Guide To 399 Green Colleges

  SU is once again recognized for its commitment to sustainability.

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  EPA Recognizes Southwestern University As 2017-18 College and University Green Power Conference Champion

  Southwestern University beat our conference rivals by using more than 18 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power, representing 100 percent of the school’s annual electricity use.

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  Southwestern Students, Faculty, and Staff Can Now Ride GoGeo for Free

  SU Pirates who don’t have personal transportation or prefer environmentally friendly options can explore downtown Georgetown.

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  Southwestern Recognized as One of the Best 384 Colleges by Princeton Review

  SU is touted for career services, return on investment, sustainability, and student engagement.

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  Southwestern Featured in Smithsonian Magazine

  A recent Smithsonian article, “Is a Texas Town the Future of Renewable Energy?,” wonderfully highlighted our city’s and Southwestern’s commitment to sustainability.

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  Southwestern Dining Services Strives to Increase Sustainability

  SU Dining Services has introduced various measures in its operations that aim to preserve and protect the environment.