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Social network creates carpooling connections


December 12, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Check out how your school can reduce traffic and parking problems while increasing cost-savings. 

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The Top 5 ‘Greenest’ Schools


August 26, 2011 by Claire Knight

More than 60% of prospective college students consider a university’s commitment to environmental issues before applying. How green is your campus?

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New power source: Exercising students?


July 29, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Check out how this university is using student power to keep its lights on! 

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Prospective students: Green schools are gold


May 20, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

More and more applicants are considering eco-conscious colleges. Here’s what they’re looking for.

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Get ready for a solar-powered campus


February 18, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Can a 27-acre solar field generate enough power for an entire campus? 

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Need wiggle room in the budget? Try this green tip


November 19, 2010 by Claire Knight

“Doing more with less” — we’ve all heard it on a daily basis, probably more than we’d like. But one school found an easy tweak that will save the university big bucks.

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New grad gowns: Better wear ‘em fast


April 17, 2010 by Geneva Reid

The latest trend in graduation gowns is green — that is, robes that are environmentally friendly. But there’s one problem with them … 

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The major that’s pulling them in


January 1, 2010 by Geneva Reid

With both students and employers crying, “Give us more!” this field is growing by leaps and bounds at U.S. colleges.

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College cafeterias: ‘Got trays?’


September 21, 2009 by Geneva Reid

A growing trend among college cafeterias may be an inconvenience to students — but it’s helping schools save big bucks.

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The Princeton Review’s ‘green’ ratings


August 21, 2009 by Geneva Reid

More than a dozen colleges earned a perfect score in The Princeton Review’s “green” ratings.

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Green report card: How did your college do?


May 16, 2009 by Geneva Reid

“It’s not easy being green,” sang Kermit the Frog more than 30 years ago.

But it seems to be getting easier for these colleges and universities.

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Going green: What schools are doing now


May 8, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan

Take a look at some typical and not-so-typical approaches institutions are taking to go green.

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