Campus Sustainability
A Leading Environmental College in the South—Focused, Personal, and Impact-Driven
Learn more about the sustainability initiatives at Catawba College:
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TRANSPORTATION
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CAMPUS AS FOREST
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ACADEMICS
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ENERGY
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ZERO WASTE
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BUILDING DESIGN
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CAMPUS GARDENS
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CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES
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SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM
By the Numbers
A Leading Sustainability College in the Southeast
We look at sustainability holistically and our roles in the environment. We provide our students with the skills and knowledge to change the world. Sustainability is not just an academic program at Catawba College, but a way of life.
Certifications
Catawba College students and faculty returned from the 87th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists with major honors, including chapter recognition, a faculty leadership award, and top prizes in both poster and oral research competitions.
Catawba College President David P. Nelson is featured in a new release from Second Nature announcing the launch of Unify for Climate, a sector-wide call to action intended to align colleges and universities around scalable climate solutions. As a member of Second Nature, Catawba College is part of a national network of institutions working to advance climate action and sustainability leadership in higher education.
How a small liberal arts college in North Carolina is investing in clean energy, offering a blueprint for other institutions to follow.
Upcoming Events
Catawba's Three Centers
The Center for the Environment, The Lilly Center for Vocation & Values, and The Center for NC Politics and Public Service, give students the opportunity to dig deeper in areas of particular interest and explore passions beyond the classroom.
