Inspiring higher education to accelerate the sustainability transformation
Announcements
AASHE’s Campus Decarbonization Academy is back for 2026! This six-month, cohort-based program offers actionable solutions to guide your institution through the complex process of decarbonization, with support from campus and industry experts every step of the way. Designed for sustainability staff, energy and facilities managers, business officers, campus planners, and architects, the Academy is especially valuable for institutions with central plants and significant deferred maintenance. With opportunities to collaborate closely with peers and mentors across higher education, the Academy empowers institutions to transform ambitious climate goals into meaningful progress. Applications are now open and reviewed on a rolling basis through January 22, 2026.
Announcements
Join our two-day virtual workshop on Monday, November 3, and Thursday, November 6, from 3–5 p.m. ET. Designed for STARS liaisons, data collectors, and prospective reviewers, this interactive training will cover Version 3.0 data quality principles, common pitfalls to avoid, real reporting examples, and practical tools to ensure more accurate submissions. Whether it’s your first report or your fifth, you’ll gain skills to boost the credibility of your institution’s submission. This workshop is also the first step toward becoming a STARS Data Quality Certified professional, recognized under the Data Quality Certificate bonus credit.
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Strengthen your ability to inspire lasting climate solutions in our four-part online course, Behavior Change for Collective Climate Action, taking place October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 from 3–4:30 p.m. ET. This interactive series will guide you through the foundations of behavior change and collective action, equipping you with evidence-based tools such as social norms, social identity, increasing efficacy, and legacy motivation. Gain practical strategies, practice applying tools to different audiences, and learn how to overcome barriers to pro-climate behavior. Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with actionable insights to amplify your impact across campuses and communities. Register today!
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Applications are now open to serve on AASHE’s Board of Directors, Advisory Council, or STARS Steering Committee. These leadership positions provide a unique opportunity to guide AASHE’s strategic direction, advance the development of STARS, and influence the future of sustainability in higher education. Open to staff, faculty, students, and administrators from AASHE member institutions, these roles offer a chance to contribute your expertise while collaborating with a network of committed sustainability leaders. Information about the terms and responsibilities for each position is available on our website. Applications are due October 17, so we encourage interested candidates to apply soon.
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The 2025 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall and across 13 sustainability impact areas, based on data from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS®). This year’s report also highlights innovative, high-impact initiatives that showcase leadership in academics, engagement, operations, and administration. In addition to celebrating exceptional report accuracy and quality, the SCI serves as a benchmarking tool and source of inspiration for institutions seeking to deepen their sustainability impact. Explore the 2025 SCI to see how higher education is leading bold solutions to today’s sustainability challenges.
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Join us October 22-24, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN, for the AASHE Conference & Expo, where we’re celebrating 20 years of advancing sustainability in higher education! Connect with sustainability professionals, educators, students, and advocates for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and actionable insights that will drive meaningful change on your campus and beyond. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, sessions, and special events at #AASHE25!
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
The largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustainability in higher education.
A one-stop shop for toolkits and resource collections on all aspects of sustainability in higher education.
A weekly e-newsletter that delivers the latest in campus sustainability news, resources, opportunities, events, and jobs and internships.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
About AASHE
AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
By sharing knowledge, cooperating on projects and fostering meaningful relationships, partners in the Mentorship Program help advance the field of higher education sustainability.
As the campus sustainability movement has evolved, a wide variety of networks of campus sustainability advocates have emerged. These networks, which are often formed along state, provincial and/or regional lines, share many goals with AASHE. For this reason, we have formalized a collaborative relationship with many of these networks through our Affiliates Program.
AASHE has partnered with 13 Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum on a pilot basis to offer workshops and other professional development opportunities on sustainability in the curriculum in an effort to increase the accessibility and diversity of sustainability-oriented training for faculty.
