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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.
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.
Overhead view of step pools stormwater infrastructure along Wolf Village Way

Nov 10, 2025

Sustainability, Step By Step on Wolf Village Way

Explore the student-led sustainability project is quietly helping prevent flooding and making NC State safer and more beautiful.

Winning student teams at 2025 Make-A-Thon on stage

Nov 4, 2025

Registration Open for Make-A-Thon 2026

Make-A-Thon 2026, NC State's annual sustainability innovation competition, is now open for student registration.

3 students look at camera while holding a boquet of flowers received from campus event

Oct 28, 2025

Student-Led Sustainability

NC State’s Sustainability Fund powers student-led projects that create measurable impact on campus and beyond.
4 students sit behind a table to promote the Sustainable Suds program at NC State

Oct 21, 2025

Sustainable Suds

With support from the Sustainability Fund, NC State’s Sustainable Suds initiative piloted a zero-waste laundry solution.

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.