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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A recycling bin. Following the elimination of a University-sponsored sustainability fund, Associated Student Government is pushing to set up a similar one using its own money.

ASG pushes for sustainability fund to encourage student groups to go green

March 5, 2019
Northwestern's student government is pursuing a sustainability fund for student groups after the Northwestern Sustainability Fund was cut as the University struggles with its budget deficit.
Faculty senators discuss the Strategic Sustainability Plan in November. Those guidelines will help the University reach its environmental goals for 2020 and 2050.

NU becomes first university since 2004 to be named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

April 8, 2018

Northwestern has been named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for energy management, an honor given to partners who have continuously organized and carried out plans to monitor and conserve energy, becoming...

Faculty Senators gather in Scott Hall to hear a presentation on sustainability. Northwestern’s Sustainability Council presented its first Strategic Sustainability Plan during Faculty Senate Wednesday.

Sustainability council presents environmental plan to Faculty Senate

November 9, 2017

A sustainability council presented its first Strategic Sustainability Plan and outlined a set of environmental objectives and strategies to Faculty Senate Wednesday. The University released the plan...

A NU student rides his bike along Sheridan Road. The new sustainability plan announced on Tuesday included transportation initiatives, such as an effort to increase bike commuting by 10 percent.

University announces new 5-year sustainability plan

October 4, 2017

Northwestern announced a five-year strategic plan Tuesday to guide sustainability programs from 2017 to 2021 and encourage involvement in related campus initiatives. The plan was developed by sustainNU,...

Kresge Hall, 1880 Campus Drive, reopened after two years of renovations. The building obtained LEED platinum certification.

Northwestern achieves first platinum LEED certification for Kresge Hall

September 27, 2017

The recently renovated Kresge Hall is the first building at Northwestern to receive the highest level LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, awarded to buildings for their achievements...

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