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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.
A wolf statue in front of Lee and Sullivan Residence Halls on a winter day

Dec 1, 2025

NC State Prepares for Winter Break with Eco-Mode

To prepare for Winter Break, the NC State community is encouraged to maximize Eco-Mode as part of the Holiday Energy Savings Initiative (HESI). This annual effort lowers building temperatures, turns…
aerial view of the Tri Towers Residence Halls at NC State

Nov 25, 2025

Students Power Big Savings in Fall Energy and Water Challenge

NC State students showcased everyday actions that led to meaningful energy and water savings this fall.

Kayleena Otero looks at a dye solution in a lab. She wears purple gloves and a lab coat.

Oct 21, 2025

Sustainability Certification Available for Campus Labs

Certification offers practical ways to reduce environmental impact.

aerial view of the Tri Towers Residence Halls at NC State

Oct 7, 2025

Energy and Water Competition Returns to NC State

The Energy and Water Competition returns to NC State, challenging campus residents to reduce consumption and compete for prizes.

Tour of the combined heat and power technology at the Centennial Campus Utility Plant -- shown here during a tour -- is one way the university saves energy.

Sep 22, 2025

Plug Into Energy Week

NC State Energy Week coming October 1-7, 2025.

Mar 14, 2025

Lights On

Atop a mountain on an island in Rwanda’s Lake Burera, 60 K-6 Birwa Primary School students are able to study until the evening hours and their teachers are using digital education tools regularly thanks to seven new solar panels generating electricity for the school.

Feb 27, 2025

New Date Announced for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum

The 2025 Emerging Issues Forum has been rescheduled to May 28 at NC State’s McKimmon Center due to winter weather, with all previous tickets honored and new tickets still available.

Jan 29, 2025

Powering Change

English alumna Maria Kingery launched a company that harnesses renewable energy and operates with a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Jan 13, 2025

New EV Charging Stations Open on Campus

NC State Transportation is excited to announce a significant advancement in its commitment to supporting the clean energy transition. In 2016 and 2017, Volkswagen settled with the Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that…