Sustainability

Elon’s Eco-Reps help promote sustainability and foster campus engagement in the practice of environmental consciousness.

The Sustainability Mini-Grant Program can provide funding to support Elon University department/office sustainability efforts.

The Kernodle Center for Civic Life offers regular opportunities for students to volunteer at the City Gate Dream Center in Burlington.

Elon University’s most recent Commuter Habit Survey indicates that 74.3% of students and 11.5% of faculty and staff utilize more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation to and from campus.

Elon’s Nature Rx program highlights the proven health benefits of spending time in nature and offers programming to encourage students, faculty and staff to get outdoors.

In June, Kirsten Carrier, assistant dean of campus life and director of residence life, presented at the Campus Home. LIVE! conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hosted by the Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I).

Take a look back at Elon University's achievements with a selection of 24 photos from 2024.

Addison delivered the Campus Sustainability Week keynote address Tuesday, Oct. 15, in McKinnon Hall.

The university was recognized for standing out within a pool of nearly 600 schools for its sustainability-related policies, practices and programs.

This article by Rabbi Maor Greene, associate chaplain for Jewish Life, was originally published in The Wisdom Daily, The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership's outlet for political, cultural and spiritual commentary, analysis and inspiration. CLAL is a leading Jewish organization focused on innovation and belonging.