Sustainability
Campus navigation at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is getting a major upgrade through the Campus Wayfinding Revamp Project.
In May, campus leaders signed the Green Chemistry Commitment to practice and teach sustainable chemistry—an effort being encouraged and advanced by students.
Find out what happened at the Sustainability Council's Oct. 10 meeting, covering campus efforts and engagement on a number of fronts.
Norlin Library is getting smarter, greener and more comfortable. As one of 18 campus buildings undergoing upgrades, Norlin's changes deliver sustainability, savings and a better place to study and work.
Plan to attend the Sustainability Town Hall—a free lunch event to learn, connect and share ideas on campus sustainability.
Five finalist teams won a total of $21,000 in awards at the Colorado Sustainability Challenge finals. Students, faculty and staff at seven Colorado Front Range colleges and universities vied for a chance to make their mark on Colorado's growing innovation ecosystem.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible universities in The Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges, earning a standout Green Rating with 98 points out of 99 possible.
Boasting a second location for the CU Book Store, a gold standard in sustainable design and more, the Limelight Hotel is the newest addition on campus. Learn more.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's sustainability momentum continues to grow with a new commitment from the Walton Family Foundation to support programs that address Western water issues through The Water Desk and Western Water Policy Program.
Multiple 51³Ô¹ÏÍø sustainability leaders helped raise the visibility of campus efforts during New York City Climate Week in September, including a keynote address, climate comedy and more.