News from Grand Valley State University

Sustainability and Environmental Education

GVSU named Top Green College by Princeton Review

GVSU continues to lead the charge of sustainability in higher education, according to the Princeton Review’s Top Green Colleges for 2026 list.

Oct 30, 2025


Student Philanthropy Week spotlights student organizations

33 student organizations are participating in the week's events, which run October 6-13.

Oct 2, 2025


Critical hope: Research integrated into classes to launch the next generation of environmentalists

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Aug 6, 2025


GVSU green roofs play role in sustainability efforts

Grand Valley’s rooftop gardens provide more than just aesthetics and scenery for the university’s campuses. They are one part of GVSU’s wider sustainability efforts highlighted by Sustainability Month.

Oct 24, 2024



GVSU's work earns sustainability honor from national organization

Since 2013, an initiative among campus partners has been working to reduce landfill-bound trash at Lubbers Stadium as part of the National Wildlife Federation's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge.

Feb 28, 2024



Harvest: Sustainability Month at GVSU and the SAP Farm

Sustainability Month at GVSU included the seasonýs final gathering of produce at the SAP Farm.

Oct 18, 2023


Climate change education the focus of upcoming lecture, summit and family fun day

The events offer several opportunities this fall for the community to engage.

Sep 25, 2023


AWRI plays key role in Muskegon Lake's ecological recovery

Muskegon Lake inched closer to its delisting as an Area of Concern by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as two more impairments have been removed from the lake.

Jul 12, 2023