Encouraging Environmentally Sustainable CampusesA sense of responsibility to the environment and to students is prompting colleges and universities to look for ways to limit their consumption of energy and other resources. Knowing that it’s critical to use campus resources efficiently, The Duke Endowment in 2008 launched a $500,000 initiative to help Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University search for ways to become more environmentally sustainable. StrategyChallenge and Endowment response What We're LearningImpact of efforts and insights from the field  A few of the terms used in conversations about environmental sustainability might not be familiar to some readers. This glossary provides basic definitions. ResourcesLinks to more information, research and evaluation Grant GuidelinesThe Duke Endowment works through select colleges and universities. Only Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University are eligible grantees. Contact Us
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Green Partnership
Johnson C. Smith University is strengthening its conservation efforts by partnering with graduate students from
Room with a View
Laurels of Junaluska offers housing and community for seniors and retired clergy on a former North Carolina farm.
Working Together
Four colleges and universities set aside rivalries and combine resources to increase campus sustainability.
Exploring Ideas
Angela Halfacre discusses how task force members have come together to explore ideas for “green” campuses.
Going Green
Center United Methodist Church is already seeing the benefits of green building in their new Christian Fellowship Center.
