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Are Universities Connected to Local Sustainability? A New Study Suggests Yes…and No.
Universities scoring strongly on measures of sustainability are associated with innovation and economic growth – but not environmental sustainability – in their home communities.![small white bulb shaped flowers on a blueberry plant](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/blueberry-flowers.jpg)
5 Wildlife-Friendly Native Shrubs To Plant
A landscape with native shrubs makes it possible for wildlife to float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and feast like a bird.![A portrait photograph of Nathan Crook taken in front of shelves with lab equipment.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/crook-headshot-1500x844-1.jpg)
Tiny Organisms, Transformative Outcomes
Nathan Crook, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is discovering how Earth’s simplest life forms might unlock solutions to complex problems like antibiotic-resistant infections, plastic pollution and climate change.![](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/morocco-header.jpg)
Prof Jacob Jones Awarded Seed Grant to Expand Phosphorus Research Collaborations in Morocco
An NC State University professor, with joint appointments at MSE and STEPS is advancing phosphorus sustainability research in Morocco thanks to a seed grant.![Collage depicting a hand holding a train extending toward a cityscape.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/emily-chavezcollage-scaled-1.jpg)
Will We Build Cities for Humans or Machines?
In October 2023, JoAnna Klein interviewed research ecologist Adam Terando along with drone aficionado Evan Arnold and public transportation systems researcher Kai Monast about the future of transportation. As climate changes and advanced technology accelerates, they explored a unique opportunity to rethink how people, goods and ideas move around the world.![Student Jaxon Davis stands next to a rack of clothing inside the newly launched Campus Thrift Store](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Campus-Thrift-Store-Jaxon-Davis-360x216.png)
Campus Thrift Store Embraces Sustainability in Style
Student-led Campus Thrift Store offers affordable fashion and community at NC State.![The NC State belltower stands, surrounded by blooms of spring. Photo by Marc Hall.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Betlltower-Spring-Blooms-e1648741964209-360x216.jpg)
April is Earth Month at NC State
April is Earth Month at NC State and features over 50 sustainability-related events.![](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/west-campus-360x216.jpg)
Branch Out and Explore New Campus Tree Tours
Branch out and get to know NC State’s trees using the recently launched Campus Tree Tours web application.![Professor and Extension specialst in Entomology and plant pathology, Hannah Burrack and a young child examine a small bug they found in a corn field at the Lake Wheeler farm. Photo by Marc Hall](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ag-Education-360x216.png)