By Christi-Anne Weatherly Intern & Contributing Writer The Solar Gators is a student design team at the University of Florida that aims to raise awareness of the power of renewable energy by designing and building a solar-powered race car from scratch. The team, which is composed of mostly engineering students, takes part in the annual […]

By Christi-Anne Weatherly Intern & Contributing Writer This Saturday at the Florida vs. Georgia football game, all 365 members of the UF marching band will be marching to the beats of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and other hits from the band Queen that they learned and rehearsed with a new mobile app […]

By Christi-Anne Weatherly, Intern & Contributing Writer When fourth-year sociology major Matthew Fuentes first started at UF, he quickly realized that he needed a better way of getting around other than just walking. He considered getting a scooter or a bicycle, but the bike could be difficult to store and he didn’t want to have […]

By Will Walters, Intern & Contributing Writer Welcome Back Gators! It’s a new school year, which means there are new and fun ways to get involved. There are dozens of student and community organizations that promote sustainability on campus and beyond. Check out the three Student Organizations highlighted below or view the full list here. […]

Still looking for an elective to take next semester? Want to take an exciting class to learn more about sustainability? If so, check out our Fall 2018 sustainability course recommendations! No matter your major or interests, there’s a sustainability course that will enhance your education and have you excited for class. Are you interested in…? […]

Planning an event? We’ve developed this guide to help you make it more sustainable! Whether it’s as small scale as a staff meeting, or as complex as a conference, we have the tools you’ll need to help minimize your negative impact on the environment, and maximize your ability to be an engaging change agent for […]

December 1, 2016 On November 29, the League of American Bicyclists announced 51 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities℠ (BFUs)  from 25 states, There are now 164 BFUs in 44 states and Washington, DC, a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United States transforming their campuses and the communities around them. List of […]

By Darcy Schild Contributing Writer For Layne Marshall, interning with the UF Office of Sustainability has provided not only an outlet to promote sustainable living, but has also helped her break out of her shell. Marshall, a natural resource conservation senior from Fort Myers, Florida, said when she began her UF Office of Sustainability internship […]

By Monica Humphries Contributing Writer University of Florida Police Department is making a loud statement with quiet vehicles. Last year, UFPD purchased two 2014 Zero DS electric motorcycles. This year, the motorcycles officially match the rest of the fleet thanks to orange and blue saddlebags and large POLICE decals added to the bikes. The motorcycles […]

Graduation is a moment of pride and excitement. Students are proud of their academic achievements and the fulfillment of a life goal. But what if graduation could mean more than just obtaining a degree? What if it was an opportunity to proof to others you care about the environment? The Green Cord Challenge, a program […]