Sustainability News Sep 2026 :: MEAS Undergraduate Updates

Taste of North Carolina

Local Fridays is bringing the flavors and food traditions of North Carolina to Fountain Dining Hall. Take a Bite

Join the Board

Apply to serve on the student-led Sustainability Fund Advisory Board, which awards $155,000+ in grants to campus sustainability projects. Apply by Sept. 9

New Life for Old Trees

College of Design students turn felled campus trees into new products. Circularity Taking Root

More News

U.S. Arboretum Director Richard T. Olsen to Lead Horticultural Science at NC State

NC State Joins $160M NSF Initiative to Advance Biobased Manufacturing

NC State Grad Student Takes 3D Printed Plants to Center Stage

Wearable Patch Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards

Upcoming Events

Hopeful Futures: Future of Climate

Join the discussion on climate, energy and food systems now and for the future.

Wed., Sept. 2, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Learn More and Register to Attend

Hallowed Places Tour, Wed., Sept. 2, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Climate & Conversation, Thurs., Sept. 3, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Redefining Collegiate Green Sports, Thurs., Sept. 3, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Pride on a Plate: Eating on a Budget, Thurs., Sept. 3, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Mystery Service Saturday, Sat., Sept. 5, 8:30 – 3:30 p.m.

CaSA Conversations: El Niño: Ag, Ecosystems and Communities, Tues., Sept. 8, 8:45 – 10:00 a.m.

Lake Raleigh Woods Hike, Tues., Sept. 8, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Faculty and Staff Walking Club, ongoing each Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Evening Garden Stroll, Tues., Sept. 8, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Surplus Sale, Thurs., Sept. 10, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Agroecology Education Farm Back-to-School Natural Dye Workshop, Thurs., Sept. 10, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.

Explore the Complete Calendar of Events

Competition, Grants and Other Opportunities

Data Meets Campus

A new Climate and Sustainability Academy Faculty Fellows program invites instructors to turn campus data into engaging, place-based learning experiences. Apply by Sept. 11