Sustainability is an ambitious ideal that will require the cooperation of the entire Eastern Michigan University (EMU) community and those organizations that work with EMU. See our definition and mission to get an idea of what a sustainable EMU means.

 

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Princeton Review: EMU Recognized as one of the 511 Green Colleges in the World

STARS Bronze Certification Seal

EMU STARS report

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Sustainable Campus Infrastructure

News & Announcements

April 8, 2025 Eastern Michigan University expands sustainability efforts for a greener future

October 15, 2024 EMU recognized as one of the 511 Green Colleges in the world by Princeton Review

November 1, 2023 EMU recognized as one of 522 Green Colleges in the world by Princeton Review

September 20, 2023  EMU recognized as a top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index

April 21, 2023 EMU enters innovative utilities partnership to support sustainability efforts, establish new revenue stream for academic, retention, and enrollment efforts.