Sustainability

Brigham-Grette and her co-author highlight the importance of the cryosphere (Earth’s ice sheets, sea ice, permafrost, polar oceans, glaciers, and snow).

In its eighth consecutive year on the list, the university has jumped 10 spots—solidifying its place as a sustainability leader in higher education.

Learning from the trees: the century-old teachers on campus

Facility plays key role in supporting vital Massachusetts agricultural industry through research and collaborations with growers

Learn about Prakash's time at UMass and her role in the successful Divest UMass campaign

Director of the Building and Construction Technology program is the lead author of a new book

Students and professors in the Building and Construction Technology program created the HyggeHaus, as a stage and a model of sustainable living 

Hydroponic farming grows plants without soil

The Department of Energy Resources recognized efforts to promote sustainability

Sierra Club ranked UMass No. 18 on its list of North America’s greenest colleges and universities

UMass Amherst breakthrough research provides platform for interactive soft materials

Students get to plant, grow, and harvest crops ranging from tomatoes to watermelon, garlic to kale. Fall CSA shares are available now