Every spring at Emory, you will see donation kiosks and trucks placed across campus in preparation for our students moving out at the end of the academic year. The “Don’t … Continue Reading →
Working Farms Fund
According to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, one in nine Georgia residents faces food insecurity. Emory University outlined a goal in its Sustainability Vision and Strategic Plan to expand sustainable … Continue Reading →
2024 Emory Lab Freezer Challenge Contestants
Congratulations to the participants of Emory University’s 2024 Lab Freezer Challenge: Priya D’Souza — Barr & Ryan Lab Muna Ahmad — Sudmeier Lab Nadia Aziz — Quave Lab Zeel H. … Continue Reading →
Juneteenth and Environmental Justice
Though Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it took until June 19, 1865, for more than 250,000 African-Americans in Galveston, Texas to be liberated from the shackles of … Continue Reading →
The Importance of a Pollinator Garden
A pollinator garden attracts pollinator species such as bees, moths, and hummingbirds with plants that provide pollen and nectar. Pollination plays an essential role in maintaining our ecosystem. Without pollinators, … Continue Reading →
The Nia Project (Emory/Grady)
What is the Nia Project? The Nia Project is an Emory/Grady Health System nonprofit that assists women of color in receiving mental health services. Project Nia’s mission is “to empower … Continue Reading →
Sustainability at Emory’s Hatchery: An Interview with Rizky Etika
Interview with Rizky Etika by Alexandra Ridley Good afternoon, Rizky! You’ve introduced yourself as the program coordinator at The Hatchery. What exactly does this job entail? As the program coordinator, … Continue Reading →
Students Peer Into Their Future Through Green-colored Lenses at 16th Annual Green Networking Night
By Kendra Ding On February 13th, over a hundred Emory students gathered at the Student Center for the 16th annual Green Networking Night. This longstanding Emory tradition connects students aspiring … Continue Reading →
Climate Action Plan as a Living Document
For nearly two years, dozens of stakeholders have been working to fulfill Emory’s commitment to post a Climate Action Plan (CAP) by October, 13 2023. We are so grateful for … Continue Reading →
Emory crafts Climate Action Plan, invites input through ‘Community Conversations’
In October 2021, Emory’s President Gregory L. Fenves signed onto the Second Nature Climate Commitment and the United Nations Race to Zero pledges, an outcome of meetings with Emory Climate Coalition student leaders working to raise … Continue Reading →