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The NC State belltower stands, surrounded by blooms of spring. Photo by Marc Hall.

Apr 28, 2026

Sustainability Fund Awards $184,000 to 18 Campus Projects

The NC State Sustainability Fund has awarded $184,000 to 18 campus projects advancing sustainability.
Winners of the 2026 Sustainability Awards pose on stage during the Celebration of Sustainability on April 21, 2026.

Apr 21, 2026

Meet the 2026 Sustainability Award Winners

Meet the winners of the 2026 NC State Sustainability Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in climate and sustainability.
Sustainability Stewards host Food for Thought cooking class in the WellRec Teaching Kitchen

Apr 13, 2026

Food for Thought

Sustainability Stewards bring affordable, low-waste cooking to campus through their Food for Thought series.
A Collage of photos featuring NC State students building solutions for Make-A-Thon

Mar 19, 2026

Empower Student Innovators: Give to Make-A-Thon

Support NC State’s Make-A-Thon on Day of Giving. Help students turn bold sustainability ideas into real-world solutions through hands-on innovation, design and entrepreneurship.
3 students look at camera while holding a boquet of flowers received from campus event

Mar 19, 2026

April is Earth Month at NC State

April is Earth Month at NC State and features over 70 sustainability-related events.
NC State Memorial Bell Tower is framed by green leaves with blue sky.

Feb 24, 2026

NC State Receives Gold Rating for Sustainability

NC State has earned a Gold rating for sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Members of the winning team from Make-A-Thon 2026 pose on stage

Feb 10, 2026

Smart Sense Team Wins 2026 Make-A-Thon

A student team tackling energy waste in residence halls took top honors at the 2026 Make-A-Thon, NC State’s annual sustainability innovation competition.
Winning student teams from Make-A-Thon 2026 pose on stage

Feb 9, 2026

Make-A-Thon 2026 Showcases Student Innovation, Adaptability and Sustainability Solutions

Make-A-Thon 2026 showcases student innovation, adaptability and sustainability solutions to real-world challenges.
student at feed the pack food pantry helps to fill a basket with canned goods

Jan 26, 2026

Sustainability Fund Awards Spring 2026 FastTrack Mini-Grants

The student-led NC State Sustainability Fund has awarded FastTrack mini-grants to seven student-led projects that will be implemented during the Spring 2026 semester. The Fast Track mini-grants empower students to…
163 students competed in Make-A-Thon, NC State's sustainability innovation challenge. Students gathered around tables creating sustainable solution prototypes for Make-A-Thon.

Jan 9, 2026

Make-A-Thon Revealed: Top 5 Things to Know

Here are the top 5 things students should know about NC State’s annual sustainability innovation competition, Make-A-Thon, coming January 2025.