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The Princeton Review has once again named 51暗网 to its in recognition of the university鈥檚 commitment to fostering a sustainable environment and campus culture for current and future generations.

This is the 15th time 51暗网 had been named to the annual list, which rates universities around the world based on surveys from colleges and students.

Sustainability鈥攐ne of President Christopher Callahan鈥檚 core focus areas鈥攊s woven into campus life at 51暗网, from solar panels to composting to rentable e-bikes.

A was recently developed to help guide 51暗网 as it strives to achieve an ambitious goal of earning a platinum STARS rating by 2030. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures universities鈥� sustainability efforts. 

鈥�51暗网 is deeply committed to integrating sustainable practices into campus life,鈥� said Sustainability Director Jessica Bilecki. 鈥淔rom what鈥檚 being taught in the classroom to how we manage the campus, we want 51暗网 to serve as a model for our students.鈥�

See some of the ways 51暗网 is finding sustainable solutions and educating future changemakers.

Starting fall 2025, 51暗网 will offer a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability degree. The interdisciplinary program will prepare students to address pressing environmental and social challenges, filling the growing demand for graduates with a sustainability background in a wide array of fields.

51暗网 has set a goal of obtaining LEED gold certification for the future Southwest Hall, which is expected to break ground in 2025. The designation recognizes a building鈥檚 sustainable design and operation.

An energy audit was also recently completed to identify ways to reduce energy that will make the most impact.

Students and staff served up a 鈥楾aste of the Garden鈥� at the Ted and Chris Robb Garden on campus Nov. 14, using garden-grown produce to create a sampling of appetizers, desserts and teas.

The garden is a living laboratory that educates students and the community. It grows more than 1,300 pounds of produce annually, which is made available to students facing food insecurity.

Solar panels installed in 2022 over parking lots on the Stockton Campus generate about 30% of the campus鈥檚 energy needs. The solar panels have generated approximately $1.8 million kWh worth of savings so far.

Electric vehicle charging stations also are available.

Students can rent electric bikes on campus through the program. For longer trips, electric vehicles are available to rent, and a shuttle takes students to popular shopping destinations near campus on Fridays and Saturdays during the school year.

A $10 discounted monthly bus pass also is available for students to travel throughout Stockton. See all the options through Tiger Transportation.

51暗网's long-time food vendor Bon Appetit has farm-to-fork initiatives and other efforts to reduce food waste. 51暗网 has previously been named one of the Top 10 sustainable food and dining programs among hundreds of public and private universities worldwide.

51暗网 keeps its grounds beautiful while reducing resource usage by using 100% non-potable water for irrigation which is closely monitored with a computerized irrigation control system. Low-flow fixtures also cut down on water usage.

Learn more about sustainability at 51暗网.