Tag: Higher Education Facilities
College Achieves Carbon Neutrality Seven Years Ahead Of Goal
Catawba College in North Carolina is the 13th in the nation and first certified institution in the Southeast to reach Net Zero.
Solar, Energy Efficiency Project To Save College $100K Per Year
Through a partnership with Ameresco, St. John’s College Santa Fe will receive renewable and energy efficiency upgrades designed to save over $100,000 annually.
MassArt Completes Energy, Water Efficiency Project
New equipment and control systems installed by Ameresco are expected to save the Massachusetts College Of Arts And Design up to $436,385 per year.
NACUFS Reveals Campus Dining Award Winners
The 2022 Loyal E. Horton Awards recognize college campus professionals for innovation in collegiate foodservice dining.
New Waste Handling Facility At UC Santa Cruz Light On The Land
Designed by The Miller Hull Partnership, the facility includes labs, temporary storage, offices, and support space to serve the increased requirements for hazardous material handling on campus.
In New York State, Stony Brook University Upgrades To LED Lighting
As part of the state's BuildSmartNY energy efficiency program, the university upgraded its entire medical campus with Starco Lighting products.
NACUFS Awards Recognize Campus Dining Professionals
The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) honored individual and organizational members for outstanding service to the association.
UMD Names New Dining Hall Name In Honor of Piscataway Tribe
In partnership with the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives, the University of Maryland kicked off Native American Indigenous Heritage Month with a ground blessing ceremony.
AASHE Names 54 Sustainability Award Finalists
AASHE Sustainability Awards provide global recognition to the individuals and organizations leading the higher education sustainability movement.
New Buildings Welcome Students Back To University Of Denver Campus
The three new buildings deliver creative design and sustainability advancements to the growing urban university.
NACUFS Releases 2021 Salary Survey, Welcomes New President
A biannual survey by National Association of College & University Food Services examines compensation for 33 positions within collegiate foodservice.
University Of Arizona Cuts Carbon Footprint With All-Renewable Power
In a partnership with Tucson Electric Power, the campus will obtain all of its grid-based electricity from renewable sources, cutting its greenhouse gas footprint by nearly one-third.
Higher Education Facilities: COVID-19 On Campus, One Year Later
The efficacy of higher education facilities services remains in the spotlight, while budgets tighten.
Higher Education Sustainability Recognized With 2020 AASHE Awards
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education announced 11 winners and an honorable mention for this year’s annual Sustainability Awards.
University Of AZ Working With County, City To Slow COVID-19 Spread
University President Robert C. Robbin, along with Campus Reentry Task Force Director Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. surgeon general, provided an update on progress and procedures aimed at mitigating COVID-19.
COVID-19 Impacts Residence Hall Design Trends
With careful planning, residence hall design can balance health concerns while providing a nurturing environment for students.
OU To Install Microbe-Fighting Devices In Residence Hall Rooms
The University of Oklahoma will install 2,300 antimicrobial devices in residence hall towers on its Norman campus in an effort to provide students the cleanest possible campus living environment.
Budgeting For Roof Maintenance
At Broward College in South Florida, roofing condition assessments drive planning for this building component.
Designated Space For Gamers Important In Student Housing Designs
With esports on its way to becoming the next football league to today’s students, and recreational gaming a given, student housing must take both the casual and avid gamer’s needs into consideration in its design.
Vanderbilt University Residence Hall Safely Imploded
Close to students and a major roadway, implosion of a Vanderbilt University residence hall required months of careful planning. Watch how it all came down.
Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability
This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Watch Now! AI In Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities
View this free video webinar and find out why AI is coming for the facilities management industry, and how you can use and control it.
[VIDEO] Case Study | Globalworth and Honeywell Forge for Buildings
Building owners face a dilemma – how to prioritize sustainable renewable energy while providing a people-centric environment in a cost-effective way. See how Globalworth leveraged Honeywell Forge in Romania and Poland to meet their goals.