Sustainability

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.

The Office of Sustainability offers a variety of events and programs for students, faculty and staff to engage with and learn more about sustainability, including events, on-campus organizations and employment opportunities.

Each fall, orange-striped oakworms make their return to campus, feeding on oak leaves while leaving the trees healthy for seasons to come.

Earth Day Every Day encourages students, faculty and staff to celebrate the Earth and live sustainably every day.

Planning Week, a collection of welcome events, orientations and workshops ahead of the 2025-26 academic year begins on Aug. 18 with Opening Day.

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.

The campus community recently gathered at Loy Farm to dedicate a home in honor of Gloria Kaso ’25, whose friendship with Trustee John Replogle and wife Kristin Replogle P’18 helped inspire the couple’s $100,000 gift in support of Elon University's new sustainable living-learning neighborhood.

East Neighborhood Commons becomes Elon University’s 34th LEED certification, having received LEED Silver certification.

Elon University’s newest roadmap for driving meaningful gains toward a more sustainable campus includes goals tied to academics, dining, transportation, waste reduction and more.

The Maker Takeover returns on April 30, inviting all corners of the campus to experience hands-on expression, student innovation, and projects that turn big ideas into reality.