Sustainability

Laura Miller is one of the gardeners at Elon working to maintain the campus' signature beauty.

Elon's Campus as a Living Lab Program brings together students, faculty and staff interested in sustainability through research and experiential learning

Elon students, faculty and staff may create a free account with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education to view sustainability resources and access networking opportunities.

In October, Kirsten Carrier, assistant dean of campus life and director of residence life and Lucy Sneader, graduate apprentice for the Global Neighborhood, presented at the North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) conference in Greensboro, hosted by NC A&T.

Elon's inclusion in the guide reflects the university's continued commitment to sustainability across campus.

Eco-Reps are peer educators who promote sustainability on campus by planning events and helping to build community among students interested in sustainability.

The Burlington train station provides an efficient and cost-effective way for students, faculty and staff to travel beyond Alamance County and for students to travel home for breaks.

Campus Sustainability Week offers sustainable events for students, faculty and staff to attend while providing a space for members of the Elon community to celebrate Elon's current sustainability practices.

Sun Day is a global day of action celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy! Attendees can view and learn about several types of electric vehicles or participate in various sun-themed activities.

The Emergency Ride Home Program offers reimbursements for rides home in the event of qualified emergencies for faculty and staff members who commute to work using alternative transportation.