The Sustainability Institute’s mission is to be a catalyst, convener, and champion of sustainability ideas and actions across and beyond the University of New Hampshire (UNH). The institute fosters a culture of sustainability that permeates the civic, professional, and personal lives of members of the UNH community. As a public land-, sea- and space-grant institution, UNH has been dedicated to the public good for over 150 years. Sustainability, the collective commitment to human dignity for all people and ecological integrity in all places, is fundamental to the public good and is a core UNH value. In the process, the institute brings diverse people and ideas together to make the university a model sustainable learning community that reaches beyond campus to engage state, regional, national, and international partners to advance sustainable solutions.
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US，NH，Durham，03824
We hope you'll join us on March 13 for an engaging conversation about sustainable supply chains. We have a great line up of UNH alumni guest speakers! Thank you for joining us, Theresa McKenney, Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at NEMO Equipment, Josh Austin (he/him), Sr. Manager, Sustainability at High Liner Foods and Topher Mallory, CEO of Mexicali Blues. Fiona Wilson Alexis Dwyer
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We hope you'll join us for an engaging conversation about sustainable supply chains. When you think about your favorite products, where the raw ingredients come from and how they are processed matters most. Our panelists will discuss how consumer product companies can engage with the people and places in their supply chains to restore and regenerate, rather than degrade. And we'll talk about how you, as consumers, can vote with your dollar to influence more companies on this journey.
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?? It’s official – University of New Hampshire did it again, thanks to faculty, staff and students! For the third time in a row, the UNH community has received recognition for our ongoing and increasing commitment to sustainability by achieving a STARS platinum rating — the highest possible — under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)’s rating system. ?? UNH is now just one of eight higher education institutions in the country to hold platinum status and the only one in New England. Here are a few of the things that got us there: ?? UNH offers courses related to sustainability in 90% of departments, as well as a dual major in sustainability—unique in higher education—which can be paired with ALL majors. ??32% of UNH researchers are doing sustainability-related projects across 84% of UNH’s academic departments. ??? In 2023, UNH became one of only two universities in the country to have all dining halls achieve a four-star rating from the Green Restaurant Association; UNH Catering and the Dairy Bar each earned three-star status. ?? Established in 2022, Cats’ Cupboard, UNH’s on campus food pantry, was created as a result of a survey that showed over 20% of students were food insecure. ?? Spearheaded by UNH students, in 2024, UNH became Bee Campus certified, a four-year undertaking and collaboration between the Sustainability Institute, Grounds and Events, Campus Planning, Student Government and other entities. ??Completed in 2024, UNH’s new Thermal Energy Storage Tank will have significant financial benefits and pollution reductions; it started with a feasibility study done by a UNH engineering student who was mentored by UNH Energy Office staff as part of the summer Sustainability Fellowships program. ?? Over 1/3 of UNH students volunteer, contributing over 300,000 service hours to help strengthen and improve local communities. And since June 2024, UNH faculty and staff Sustainability Ambassadors have spent 2,520 hours educating their peers about community issues and doing community service together to contribute to solutions on campus and beyond. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/UNH24STARS UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) UNH Graduate School UNH Carsey School of Public Policy UNH College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Fiona Wilson
Congrats to the University of New Hampshire faculty and staff recognized for making real impact for our state who were named to NH Business Review’s 2025?New Hampshire 200 list, including: Elizabeth Chilton, UNH President Fiona Wilson, Sustainability Institute Executive Director/UNH Chief Sustainability Officer Nagaraj Bukkapatnam, Center for Business Analytics - Paul College, UNH Director Cyndee Gruden, Interim Provost Matt Simon, Executive Director of the UNH-BIC Deborah Fournier, Director of Health and Law Policy Elizabeth Gray, Director of the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center Jenna Matheny, Director of Technology Transfer at UNHInnovation John Roth, Director of UNH's?John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center Thanks for all you do to contribute to a resilient and economically strong Granite State!
Alumni spotlight! Grace Rau ‘24, Climate Resiliency Planner at Weston & Sampson (Environmental Conservation and Sustainability), talks with us in a recent interview about how her UNH sustainability education and involvement fueled her passion and equipped her to secure an impactful job. "Ever since I was in middle school, all I cared about was climate change and being a part of the solution. I transferred into UNH and did some outside research on sustainability at the university and found the Sustainability Institute. I would not be where I am today without the people, the programs, and the real-world experiences it provided." Grace completed the Climate Action Clinic a few times, her biggest takeaway? "I found it fascinating and enjoyed working with the data, learning a completely new skill not typically taught in a classroom. This sparked my interest in pursuing the field and motivated me to build my professional skills. I’ve developed valuable abilities like data manipulation, scaling, and effectively representing complex datasets, which I continue to apply in my current work." Grace is working on Comprehensive Climate Action Plans for municipalities across the MAPC region, CT, and NH. "We’re wrapping up the Greenhouse Gas Inventory phase and preparing for community surveys and quantification measures. This work has been eye-opening, and while the protocols differ from my previous GHG experience with businesses, I’m taking in as much knowledge as possible, asking questions, and staying engaged." We had to ask, what gives Grace hope about working in a sustainability job? "Excites: there is so much more work to be done. GHG inventories are about less than 10 years old in this emerging field (assuming that 8-10 years ago, GHG inventories started to ramp up) so I am grateful to be a part of this emerging field. Hope: Eye-opening to see a hefty number of students, young professionals, engineers, leaders in this field." Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/evzqHkti Fiona Wilson UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #cleanenergy
We love hearing alumni updates! We're honored that the Sustainability Fellowship sparked Madelyn Bradley's passion for working in the energy field. And we're so grateful to Resilient Buildings Group, Inc. for hosting Fellows and making such transformative learning experiences available to our students! Fiona Wilson #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #cleanenergy
Who (or what) inspired you to pursue the career you have today??? ? “I began working with Resilient Buildings Group as a UNHSI Sustainability Fellow the summer going into my senior year of college. At the time I wasn’t sure what a career in energy looked like or if it was something I was interested in pursuing. By the time my fellowship ended I was fascinated with the vastness of the energy industry and how all of the sectors interact with each other.? Since then, my passion for working in energy is fueled by the opportunities to work on projects with New Hampshire communities, residents, and businesses that drive impactful change for a sustainable and equitable future.”? ?? How have you grown professionally while with RBG? ? ? “When I started working at RBG I was a college student with almost no knowledge of industry. Upon the completion of my fellowship, I worked part-time while finishing school helping NH municipalities navigate and utilize the NHSaves program, which transitioned to a full-time position after graduation. Currently I am contracted by the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, serving as their Communications Coordinator. In the past two years, I have been able to gain invaluable knowledge and experience working with New Hampshire utilities and competitive electric markets.”? ?? In terms of successes, which accomplishments are you most proud of? ? ? “I am most proud of my initiative to develop a deep understanding of Community Power programs. As the inaugural holder of my position at CPCNH, I felt a responsibility to set the tone and expectations of the role, which has allowed me to develop skills and gain experience beyond the scope of work I was initially contracted for.”?
We are delighted to kick off the 2025 UNH Sustainability Alumni Webinar Series on January 7 at noon. Speakers will discuss the policy we need for a sustainable future – a future that ensures a prosperous economy, resilient infrastructure, and the healthy, thriving ecosystems on which we all depend. We are pleased to introduce Dr. Stephen Bird the new Director of the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy to the UNH Sustainability Alumni Community. Dr. Bird will be in discussion with Dr.?Fiona Wilson, UNH’s Chief Sustainability Officer, as well as leading UNH alumni, K. Corley Kenna of Patagonia and Jennifer Jenkins of Rubicon Carbon, with expertise at the intersection of sustainability and public policy. Thanks to our series partner, UNH Alumni Relations.
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Recent grad update! Zara Cheney ‘23, EV Implementation Analyst, National Grid (Finance?and?Sustainability dual major), stoked her passion for sustainability by taking advantage of sustainability education and experiences at UNH and launched a career in the sustainable energy field. ?? UNHSI: Tell us little bit about your role at National Grid. ?? Zara: My team supports multiple different programs that increases accessibility to electric vehicle charging platforms across Massachusetts. We offer a wide range of rebates for both the chargers as well as the infrastructure work for Fleets, Multi-Unit Dwellings, Residential Customers, Workplaces and Public Charging in our service territory. I work to support our program managers who each lead a specific segment and process our EV rebate applications from beginning to end. ?? UNHSI: How did you get excited about sustainability?? ?? Zara: My passion for the outdoors and our environment is what got me excited about sustainability! Then when I was at UNH, I learned through the sustainability dual major course offerings that sustainability is about so much more than just our environment. ?? UNHSI: How did sustainability education experiences impact you and/or your career path?? ?? Zara: During the first semester of my freshman year, I took the business ethics course offered by UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. I was introduced to the idea of sustainable business and considering not just profit but the 3 Ps: profit, planet and people (a similar concept to the 3 pillars of sustainability). This idea fascinated me, and I wanted to learn more, so I began taking an introductory sustainability course the following semester. Read the full interview. Fiona Wilson #sustainability #cleanenergy #sustainabilityeducation
Students have a voice in shaping sustainability education at UNH – Senior Catherine Selby, Environmental Engineering & Sustainability dual major, was an Honors Sustainability Fellow for the UNH Hamel Honors and Scholars College and the Sustainability Institute last year and helped design the sustainability pathway at the Honors College. ?? UNHSI: What was it like helping to shape the sustainability pathway at the Honors College? ??Catey: I really came to appreciate the careful planning and numerous conversations over the course of my time, because it demonstrated to me a real stakeholder conversation that I learned about in SUST 501. It was inspiring to see how collective dedication to a problem blossomed into what students will base their academic careers on for the future. ?? UNHSI: You had a sustainability-related internship this past summer, tell us about that experience. ?? Catey: I interned at Sanborn Head & Associates and worked in the Solid Waste CSA (client service area) and delt with landfill, stormwater, and transfer station design. I gained experience in AutoCAD, sampling, and project management through office and field work. One client I assisted was WMNH which owns and operates the Turnkey Landfill. This is where UNH gets its methane gas to heat and power the campus … a full circle moment since we learned how our energy gets to UNH, but now I was able to see where it comes from. I will be returning for winter break as an intern, and then after graduation for a full-time position as an Associate Project Professional! ?? UNHSI: Advice for other students? ?? Catey: I went into college with the mindset of taking every opportunity available to me, and that is truly what I did and recommend. Take the SUST 401 class. Apply up for an internship. Register for the B Impact Clinic. By doing this, you are getting exposed to more than just sustainability, such as who you are as a person, and how you will make an impact. I know that trying new things can be scary, but I often find that what seemed scary at the time, was one of the best choices I made looking back on it. Read the full interview. UNH College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Fiona Wilson #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #highereducation
This is just one of the many reasons we greet each day with a smile! Our UNH community is one that cares and takes action together to support others - we're proud to be part of it. Thanks to everyone who collaborated and volunteered their time (and laughter!). Fiona Wilson #sustainability #community #resilience
??? Giving Back with Gather ??? IODers Romy Eberle and Tracey Parent volunteered at the UNH Sustainability Institute, Ambassadors Engagement Day with Gather, an organization dedicated to building food security with dignity and innovation. Romy and Tracey, along with volunteers from the UNH Graduate School and UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, helped prepare meal ingredients that will support students and community members in need. ??? “Giving back to my community helps me feel more connected and provides a sense of purpose. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to provide meals for students and community members facing food insecurity through the Sustainability Institute.” - Romy Eberle, IOD Marketing and Communications Director ???? If you'd like to learn more about this program and how you can contribute, visit https://ow.ly/GT7350U5Gfe #UNHIOD #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #ThisIsUNH Photo ID's: Photo 1: Romy Eberle vamps for the camera as she preps chicken. Photo 2: Tracy Parent and another volunteer pose with their trophy - a GIGANTIC bowl of butternut squash that they prepped together.