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Project to improve accessibility, sustainability of Main Quadrangles

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Rockefeller Chapel renovation to add beauty, functionality to historic landmark

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Two UChicago students honored with top Udall Scholarship prize, honorable...

Third-year UChicago students Georgia Wluka and Elena Tiedens have been recognized by the Udall Foundation for their commitment to environmental work: Georgia has been named a Udall Scholar—UChicago’s...

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College students join Goodwill diversion to reuse effort during move out

Goodwill collected 5.4 tons of donations from UChicago students in May   By Maureen McMahon   The last week of May at the University of Chicago was marked by a flurry of preparations for move out and...

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What happens to recycling materials that leave campus?

In Spring 2024, as part of Earth Month, a delegation led by the Office of Sustainability toured the state-of-the-art materials recovery facility that processes recycling collected on campus. The group...

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µChicago: Engineering a sustainable future

Recycled wastewater, energy efficient microelectronics, and “pluripotent plastic”: these new technologies developed by UChicago engineers are working to solve some of the most pressing environmental...

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UChicago offers new master’s program in environmental science

A new master’s program in environmental science at UChicago will provide students with the foundational quantitative and data science skills needed across a wide range of environmental science...

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Main Quadrangles reopen after project to improve sustainability, accessibility

UChicago has reopened the iconic center of the Main Quadrangles, following a summer-long restoration project that features more accessible walkways, native plantings, and improved drainage.

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Students to battle in energy and water conservation competition

Students at the University of Chicago will compete in an ENERGY STAR® Battle of the Buildings to save energy and water in residential housing from October 15–30, 2024.

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Botany Pond restoration revitalizes beloved campus landmark

Botany Pond, a beloved campus landmark and a popular and peaceful oasis for the University of Chicago community, has reopened following an extensive restoration making it a more sustainable, accessible...

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