UW Medicine joins Washington Health Care Climate Alliance

UW Medicine is one of eight founding members in the Washington Health Care Climate Alliance.
December 30, 2019

UW named national sustainability leader

The UW has received recognition as a national leader in sustainability by the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
September 13, 2019

UW Medicine hospitals win environmental awards

Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center received the 2019 Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth.
July 30, 2019

Pac-12 Sustainability Conference hosted at UW June 25-26

The University of Washington is hosting the third annual Pac-12 Sustainability Conference on June 25-26.
June 19, 2019

UW earns STARS Gold rating in 2019

The UW has been recognized as one of the most sustainable higher education institutions in North America.
January 28, 2019

UW hosts 2019 WOHESC sustainability conference

The UW is hosting the 2019 Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC), February 25-27, 2019.
November 13, 2018

UW recognized as sustainability campus leader

Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recognized the UW among the top universities with special recognition for its sustainability work in the transportation, food & dining, and wellbeing & work categories.
August 30, 2018

UW earns 8th straight Green Honor Roll award

The UW is one of 26 colleges and universities to receive a perfect score in the Princeton Review’s Green Rating 2019 rankings.
August 13, 2018

UW Medicine hospitals earn Top 25 Environmental Excellence awards

Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center have received 2018 Top 25 Environmental Excellence Awards from Practice Greenhealth.
July 23, 2018

UW recognized as campus sustainability leader

The UW has earned recognition from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) for its sustainability performance, with special recognition in the food & dining and transportation categories.
November 6, 2017

UW Medicine hospitals win environmental awards

Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center have received the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth.
August 11, 2017

UW joins nationwide climate change pledge

The University of Washington is one of more than 180 college and universities from across the country to sign the "We Are Still In" letter.
June 6, 2017

UW joins commitment on resilient design

The White House invited the UW’s College of the Built Environment, College of Engineering, College of the Environment and UW Tacoma Urban Studies to sign the Educators Commitment on Resilient Design.
October 3, 2016

UW and Seattle City Light partner on solar testbed installation

University of Washington and Seattle City Light partner to install solar on three UW residence halls.
August 25, 2016

UW Medicine hospitals win environmental awards

Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center have received the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth.
June 20, 2016

UW joins investor networks to combat climate change

The UW is now a signatory to CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) and a member of CERES' Investor Network on Climate Risk.
April 4, 2016

UW earns STARS Gold rating

The UW is among the most sustainable schools in North America, according to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).
November 25, 2015

UW and Seattle City Light create Green Up Program Partnership

The University of Washington and Seattle City Light have created a partnership through City Light’s Green Up program to advance renewable energy on campus and beyond.
October 5, 2015

UW wins athletics sustainability award

The UW has won the Sustainability Award from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USG Corporation for its sustainable practices, especially the renovation of Husky Stadium.
August 3, 2015

UW completes $2.3M energy conservation project

The project in the Physics/Astronomy Building will save the university $115,000 per year while improving comfort, functionality and safety in the building.
July 21, 2015

UW Medicine Hospitals Win Top Environmental Awards

Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center have received the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth.
June 3, 2015