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University nears gold sustainability rating

October 20, 2020

University Communications file photo

Nebraska’s sustainability practices earn silver rating

May 17, 2018

UNL students Vivian Nguyen (left) and Cale Brodersen examine worms that are turning food waste into compost at Big Red Worms, a new composting operation in west Lincoln. | Troy Fedderson, University Communications

Student groups featured in Sustainability Kickoff

August 21, 2017

Energy-savings tank project to enter testing phase

July 24, 2017

Architect rendering of the new $11.9 million thermal energy storage tank being built near landscape services buildings north of 17th and Y streets.

Tank projects help cut campus energy costs

December 6, 2016

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Parker Low, Joe Cooley, Clay Fiolo, Bryson Metcalf and Matt Bruning work during the 2016 Big Event project on April 9. The Big Event is one of the many UNL outreach projects included in the STARS ranking.

UNL earns a silver for sustainability

April 22, 2016

Agriculture & Environment