SBU Earns Silver STARS Rating

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. This self-assessment report was completed through cross-department collaboration and leadership from the Office of Sustainability.

Results of the Fill it Forward Challenge

The Earth Month challenge contributed to three clean water charities with 8163refills.

SBU Celebrates 12th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Designation

This recognition, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation, highlights the university’s dedication to maintaining healthy trees and engaging students and staff in conservation efforts.

MAPS, Sustainability Establish Green Transportation Initiatives

The Office of Sustainability and MAPS have remained committed to its goal of providing the SBU community with safe, sustainable forms of transportation that ultimately reduce the university’s carbon footprint. Check out the 2024 highlights.

EcoLeader Internship Program Helps Make SBU Facilities More Sustainable

The program gives undergraduate students hands-on experience in sustainability efforts. The opportunity is designed to provide students with practical skills in data collection, outreach, event planning and social media engagement. Interns are accepted each semester and on a rolling basis.

Stony Brook Powers Up with Environmental Bond Act Funding

SBU will receive funding to design and construct solar PV arrays.