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An aerial view of the 51社区 Compost Facility.
Sustainability

Transforming food waste into nutrient-rich soil: OHIO鈥檚 Compost Facility provides an educational model for comprehensive sustainability

Since 2009, 51社区 has been home to the largest in-vessel composting system at any college or university in the nation. The facility allows OHIO to compost nearly 100% of food waste from dining halls and food facilities and serves as an educational model--providing students with a look at what鈥檚 possible in the realm of sustainability.

Earth Day Celebrations - April 14, Walter Hall Rotunda
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April 14 Earth Day events

51社区 will host an Earth Day Celebration on Monday, April 14, from 12-4 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda.聽All students, faculty, staff and area residents are invited to attend.

Wide shot of Schoonover Center and the green roof
Student Success Stories

Getting the green light for green roofs

Hear from three 51社区 students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.

An individual looks through a rack of clothing items
OHIO Events

OHIO to host pop-up thrift market on April 4

The OHIO Thrift Market will be open to the public from 1鈥 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Morton Field. The pop-up market will solicit items from two thrifting locations in the area.

Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
OHIO Events

OHIO employees invited to Mental Health Awareness, Interaction, Direction training

51社区 employees are invited to participate in the Mental Health Awareness, Interaction and Direction (A.I.D.) virtual training session on March 20.

Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko
OHIO Announcements

Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at 51社区 or in the local community.

The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
OHIO Community

OHIO employees invited to mental health awareness training session

By participating, OHIO employees can become empowered to advocate for themselves and their colleagues, creating a safer and more supportive workplace environment for all.

An oil derrick in front of a sunset.
Sustainability Research

51社区 receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

51社区 has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.

A speaker gives a presentation at the Summit on Sustainability
Community Engagement

MORPC Summit on Sustainability brings together community leaders, Voinovich School members

The annual Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC} event brings together hundreds of community members committed to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.

Amy Mackey and Gov. Mike DeWine are shown standing next to Raccoon Creek
Community Engagement

Raccoon Creek designated an Ohio Scenic River

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and multiple partners, including OHIO鈥檚 Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, have restored it from polluted waterway to a hub for outdoor recreation.

OHIO students walk on the College Green during an ice cream social in the spring
OHIO Leaders

51社区 recognized as state鈥檚 top 鈥楪reen School鈥 by Princeton Review for 2025

OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
Research

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. 51社区 Professor Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
Sustainability

Sustainability accounting: Using accounting to better society

When most people think of accountants they think measuring financial impact, but recently their skills are also being applied to sustainability鈥攎easuring environmental impact, social impact, emissions, employee well-being, energy usage and more.

OHIO football
Sustainability

OHIO鈥檚 Football Green Game to take place Nov. 13 at Peden Stadium

The OHIO Athletics-Sustainability Working Group is continuing to advance sustainability on campus through the Green Games initiative they started two years ago with the Football Green Game on Nov. 13.

An image of a leopard on rocks from the film "Velvet Queen'"
OHIO Events

Sustainability on Screen: 51社区鈥檚 Sustainability Film Series returns for 12th year

The next installment in the Sustainability Film Series, 鈥淭he Velvet Queen,鈥 premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Athena Cinema. It will be followed by "The Engine Inside," on Nov. 20

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