Vanderbilt received a Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for The Commons as one of 14 award winners recognized statewide for their positive impact on the state’s natural resources.
Black + Gold = Green
When it comes to sustainability, Vanderbilt is rewriting the equation. Read the full story in the Vanderbilt View.
Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
The Vanderbilt-sponsored Electronics Recycling Event filled 25 tractor trailers with electronics for recycling, with more than 1,000 people dropping off items during the community recycling event.
Vanderbilt Takes First Steps at "Greening" Commencement
Vanderbilt evaluated Commencement and related activities to see where "greener" practices could be adopted.
News Archives
The Commons Center Earns LEED-Gold Certification
Posted 6/20/08
Chronicle of Higher Education Recognizes Commons Center LEED-Gold Certification
Posted 6/20/08
Commons Seminars For First-Year Students Include Sustainability-Related Courses
Posted 6/3/08
The Commons Earns a Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award
Posted 6/3/08
Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
Posted 6/3/08
Vanderbilt Takes First Steps at "Greening" Commencement
Posted 5/07/08
According to The Discovery Channel's Mythbusters - Turn off the Lights!
Posted 5/13/08
Electronics Recycling Days May 14-17
Posted 4/21/08
Posted 4/01/08
VUMC Adds Parking Garage - but parking problems persist
Posted 3/25/08
Posted 3/25/08
Vanderbilt Becomes a Member of AASHE
Posted 3/25/08
Vanderbilt is an ACORE Founding 500 Member
Posted 3/25/08
Phone Book/Magazine/Paper Recycling Event Monday, March 17
Posted 3/3/08
Compost is "Black Gold" at Vanderbilt
Posted 2/7/08
Green Effort at Vanderbilt Extends Into the Virtual World
Posted 2/7/08 08
VUCast: GreenVU Panel Discussion
Posted 1/26/08
Energy Expert Discusses the Future of Solar Power
Vanderbilt School of Engineering to Study Biodiesel Performance
Posted 12/11/07
View Commons Center LEED Presentation
Posted 12/7/07
One Hundred Oaks Transformation to Include LEED Components
Posted 11/6/07
Recycling Gathers Momentum at VUMC
Posted 11/6/07
Learn About Vanpool Options at Vanderbilt
Posted 10/1/07
Meet Vanderbilt's New Recycling Coordinator
Posted 8/20/07
Vanderbilt First University in Tennessee Recognized for "Green" Building
Posted 8/20/07
Energy Conservation Practices Underway at Vanderbilt University
Posted 8/20/07
Vanderbilt initiates power curtailment due to record heat
Posted 8/10/07
Posted 8/6/07
Opening of The Commons "Green" Dining Center August 25
Posted 8/1/07
Biodiesel "Legacy Bus" Tour Stop at Vanderbilt
Posted 7/9/07
Campus asked to conserve electricity in anticipation of long, hot summer
Posted 6/25/07
VUMC Recognized for Environmental Programs
Posted 5/23/07
Nectar store earns a 2007 Society of Environmental Graphic Design Award
Posted 4/30/07
Music City Star Discounts for Faculty and Staff
Posted 4/2/07
Kissam Quad wins Freshman Energy Conservation Contest
Posted 4/3/07
Campus Efforts to 'go green' gain momentum
Posted 3/5/07
OGSM to host 2007 Net Impact Conference on Nov.2-3
Posted 3/5/07
The Commons - Sustainable Design and Construction
Posted 03/01/07
Don't miss the 2007 Smart and sustainable Campuses Conference April 17-19 at the University of Maryland College Park
Posted 3/1/07
Register now for the March 28-29 conference on Higher Education and Sustainability in Tennessee
Posted 3/1/07
Student team finalist in MTV/GE Ecomagination Challenge
Posted 02/05/07
VU Recognized for developing award-winning commuter options
Posted 3/1/07
