Congratulations to Students for Sustainability for Winning Service Organization Prize at 2016 Involvement Fair
Congratulations to Students for Sustainability (SFS) for winning big at this...
Learn About Trees in Austin With “My City’s Trees” Web App
Whether you love trees, are an Environmental Science/Biology major, or just...
New App Lets Bicyclists Help City Officials Crowd-Source Travel Data to Make Biking in Austin Better
If you’re one of Austin’s many bicyclists, you can now help...
A Message From New Head of Tap the Hilltop Campaign, Kasey Liehr
Hello St. Edward’s Community. My name is Kasey Liehr and I...
“The Climate Change Challenge and Implications for National Security” By U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) David W. Titley: Oct. 4
On Tuesday evening October 4, the Kozmetsky Center will feature a...
TONIGHT! Author Kelsey Timmerman Discusses Food Justice and His Latest Book, “Where Am I Eating?”
On October 3rd from 7:00-9:00 P.M. in the Recreation and Convocation...
Coffee grounds foam can clean contaminated water
Today is the day you get to add one more thing...
Hilltop Views Report: Bon Appétit charging for to-go boxes in effort to be more sustainable
In its continued efforts to become more sustainable, Bon Appétit recently...
From Wild Basin Creative Research Center: Hook Scholar Research Spotlight
Wild Basin Creative Research Center just posted a Hook Scholar Spotlight...
Join the 2016 Austin to Angers Fitness Challenge
Sustainability isn’t just about the health and well-being of the planet;...
Come See Some Exciting New Changes at the Wild Basin Meet & Greet Social on Sept 28
It’s the beginning of the semester and we have a lot...
City of Austin Curbside Composting to Begin Expansion in 2017, Fully Implemented by 2020
The City of Austin has begun rolling out a city-wide curbside...
CEL Deliberative Dialogue: Issues Fora–Sustainability on Sept 29- Lunch Provided
The Center for Ethics and Leadership and the Social Justice LLC...
Kozmetsky Center Event Calendar Features Talks on Impact of Climate Change on National Security and Native American Tribes
The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance has released their...
Welcome to Our New Sustainability Graduate Assistant, Ana Quevedo
We would like to welcome our new Sustainability Graduate Assistant, Ana...
Annual TRACS Summit: March 5-7, 2017 at Texas A&M Commerce
The annual Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Summit has been scheduled...
First Two Weather Balloons Launched from the Hilltop to Measure Ozone and Meteorological Data
On Saturday, July 30th and Thursday, August 4th, the first two...
Common Text for the Class of 2020 Tackles Food Justice
The incoming Class of 2020 will be reading Where Am I...
Offices of Career & Professional Development and Sustainability Team up to Share Green Career Advice
The Office of Career & Professional Development and the Office of...
Wild Basin Featured in Austin American Statesman Article, “Wild Basin founders reflect on preserving a Westbank jewel”
Wild Basin Creative Research Center was featured in a July 19th...
Center for Ethics and Leadership 2016-17 Programming Chock-Full of Interesting Events
The Center for Ethics and Leadership (CEL) recently announced its 2016-17...
Laudato Si Week June 12-19: A Global Celebration of Pope Francis’s Encyclical’s 1st Anniversary
It’s been almost one year since Pope Francis shared his message,...
St. Edward’s Student Awarded USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Global Studies major Elena Gerrera ’16 is a recipient of the USAID...
New Director of Wild Basin: Dr. Barbara Dugelby
The Wild Basin Creative Research Center is excited to announce the...
Students for Sustainability Wins Big at Student Life Excellence Awards Gala
Congratulations to Students for Sustainability for winning Service Organization of the...
Journalism Student Creates Video Feature on Local Farming Techniques
Tim Briones ’18, a Communications major here at St. Edward’s University,...
Smart Phone Apps Play Important Role at Wild Basin
Find out how students, professors, and visitors at the Wild Basin...
St. Edward’s Earth Day Activities Featured in National Catholic Reporter
St. Edward’s University’s Earth Week 2016 celebration was featured in an...
New Outdoor Recycling Bins on the Hilltop
As the weather warms up and you stroll across campus, you...
Climate Change and Poverty: Global Inequalities
This blog was written by St. Edward’s Chemistry major Chris Jackson,...
SGA puts smoking, green fund resolutions on election’s ballot
Originally written by Andrea Guzman for Hilltop Views The Student Government...
St. Edward’s at COP21: Chris, Thomas and Wilmarie – Obama, Al Gore, & More
This blog is part of a series written by St. Edward’s...
St. Edward’s at COP21: Surprise, You’ve Adapted!
This blog is part of a series written by St. Edward’s...
St. Edward’s at COP21: Big (Clean & Sustainable) City Dreams
This blog is part of a series written by St. Edward’s...
Associate Professor Peter Beck and Students Combat Ecological Issues in Costa Rica and Beyond
Want to learn more about the month-long field research course in...
World Water Day: March 22
Join Students for Sustainability and Tap the Hilltop on Tuesday, March...
Come Network & Mingle With Regional Higher Education Sustainability Advocates: March 31
We invite you to join us on March 31st at our...
Energy-Efficient Computers Arrive in St. Edward’s Campus Labs
Exciting news! Our Information Technology department has been working hard to...
St. Edward’s Student Tells Story of Climate Change Through Art
St. Edward’s University student and Austin EcoNetwork intern, Amanda Madrigal, has...
Don’t Forget to Take Advantage of Our Campus Office Supplies Online Swap Center
Here on the Hilltop, what happens when you’ve got an item...
Top 5 Free Apps to Help You Recycle
Here’s a fact you may (or may not) already know: We...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Kathryn Michelle Benavidez ’14
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
Attend the 17th Annual Ecological Integration Symposium at Texas A&M University: March 31-April 1
The 17th annual Ecological Integration Symposium at Texas A&M University will...
MSEM ’15 Alumni Publish Research
Congratulations to Gwendolyn Bailey and Thomas LaPoint, both MSEM ’15 graduates,...
Valentine’s Greenbelt Cleanup With Students for Sustainability: Feb 13
She’s the beast under your feet that holds steady when you...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Tim Ornes ’15
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Jaramy LaLonde ’15
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
The More Things Change: Austin EcoNetwork Blogger Shares the Unique Beauty of Wild Basin
Austin EcoNetwork blogger Kate Rooni took a hike through Wild Basin and...
Hilltop Views Report: Group Discusses Pope Francis’ Letter on Environmentalism
By Victoria Cavazos on Thursday, January 21, 2016 for Hilltop Views As...
St. Edward’s launches Farm to Work on the Hilltop
The Office of Human Resources and the Sustainability Office are excited...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Claire Hemingway ’13
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
Increasing Recycling on the Hilltop
The City of Austin’s new requirement is for businesses to recycle...
Facilities Office Selects New Environmental Health and Safety Intern, Ellie Blair
The St. Edward’s University Facilities Department is thrilled to introduce to...
Fusion Discussion Group- Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Environmentalism: January 20
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a lunchtime discussion facilitated...
Check Out Austin EcoNetwork’s New Website For Jobs, Blogs, and Much More
Austin’s authority on all things environmental has a brand new look...
Shut Down Sustainably for the Holidays
We all play an important role in reducing our energy and...
New Video: MSEM Students at COP21 to Raise Awareness of Ocean Conservation
Graduate students Christine Lacayo and Pamela Millan in the MSEM program...
4 New Water Bottle Refilling Stations Installed on Campus
Thanks to Facilities, St. Edward’s University now has four new water...
2016 Commencement Information Now Available on Mobile App to Save Time and Paper
Academic Affairs joins Student Life in helping the university move a...
Religion and Climate Change Joining Forces? Find Out How With This “Climate Change Evangelist”
Katharine Hayhoe is Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas Tech...
#EarthToParis: MSEM Students in Angers, France, Send Video Message of Support to Climate Change Conference
As world leaders gather this week in Paris for the COP21...
Students for Sustainability Clothing Swap: December 2
Students for Sustainability is hosting a campus-wide clothing swap! We invite...
Biology Professor Awarded $275,000 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grant
Dr. Fidelma O’Leary, Associate Professor of Biology, was awarded $275,000 by...
Ozone Garden and Monitors on Campus Will Record Important Environmental Data
Some exciting ozone research is coming from the School of Natural...
Stations to be Installed at Wild Basin to Gather Essential Ozone and Meteorological Data
More exciting news from the School of Natural Sciences! They will...
Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting: November 6
Join us on Friday, November 6th, from 12:00-12:30pm to celebrate Texas...
Outdoor Cameras Acquired by School of Natural Sciences to Record Weather Patterns, Archive Changing Skyline
The School of Natural Sciences has recently acquired two cameras to...
New Monitors in JBWS and JBWN to Display Exciting Info From the School of Natural Sciences
Thanks to a generous gift from Dr. John Gilmore and Dr....
Tap the Hilltop Launches on Campus: Check Out Our Video to Learn More
Plastic water bottles always end up recycled, right? Not quite. Did...
The Green Rule: Ecological Wisdom from Faith Traditions
Faith & the Common Good created the Green Rule poster, derived from the...
Campus Sustainability Day: Wednesday, Oct 28
Join Students for Sustainability, Tap the Hilltop, and the Office of...
MSEM Student, Pamela Millan, Will Be a Student Leader Panelist For #CleanEnergyU Oct 20-21
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20-21 from 11-3 CST, MSEM student...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Lauren Smitherman ’07!
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
Our Common Home: Care for Creation, Care for the Poor – A Special Presentation on the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Sí
oin us for this special event being co-sponsored by St. Edward’s...
Biology Student Conducts Groundbreaking Research on Potential Synthetic Fertilizer-Replacing Bacteria
After our post last week on Chemistry major Chris Jackson, we...
Chemistry Student Will Attend United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris
Chris Jackson, a senior Chemistry major here at St. Edward’s and...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Alisha Multer ’13
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
St. Edward’s University to receive 3-Star Rating from Austin Energy
Press release authored by Austin Energy. At St. Edward’s University in Austin,...
Green Features in Fall 2015 St. Edward’s University Magazine
The Fall 2015 edition of St. Edward’s University’s magazine has some...
Meet Alumni Sustainability Champion: Don Cox ’69
We’d like to introduce you to one of our Alumni Sustainability...
SEU Alumna Makes Waves With Her Carbon-Free Commute via Kayak
After graduating from St. Ed’s with her BA in Sociology and...
Join Us for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Festivities 2015
Thursday, October 1st – Thursday, October 8th Take the St. Francis...
Dave Cortez ’06 Named 2015 Best Environmental Activist by Austin Chronicle
Dave Cortez graduated from St. Edward’s in 2006 with a degree...
First Year Service Project: Clean Up the World- Register by September 16
Join this year’s S.E.R.V.E. 1 Day project and the Clean Up...
President Martin Signs Global Commitment to Support Pope Francis’s Encyclical on Climate Change
President George Martin, PhD has joined nearly 200 Catholic university presidents...
Sustainability Video Series: Paper Recycling
In our continuing efforts to inform everyone on the Hilltop on...
Local Coffee Served in All Campus Dining Facilities
Beginning this fall, Bon Appetit will begin selling locally-roasted, organic, fair...
Welcome the New Sustainability Graduate Assistant, Kelly McNab
We are excited to share with you that the Sustainability Graduate...
SEU Grad Explores Aquaponics as a Sustainable Food Source at University of Notre Dame
This blog was originally posted on August 19, 2015 by Gene...
Please Help Reduce the Record Strain on the State Electrical Grid
This post was originally shared by Austin EcoNetwork: This has been a...
Alumni Sustainability Champions Initiative Launched
We are proud of all that our alumni go on to...
5 Tips for Easy Recycling in Your Apartment or Condo From Austin Resource Recovery
Live in an apartment complex or condo? Then you probably already...
St. Edward’s Students Help School Garden in Chile
By Peter Beck, PhD, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Environmental Science...
Student Spotlight: Janelle Sylvester, Environmental Science & Policy ’14
You may remember Environmental Science and Policy student, Janelle Sylvester ’14...
Student Spotlight: Tommy LaPoint MSEM ’15
Tommy LaPoint MSEM ’15 has been keeping busy in and out...
Despite Recent Heavy Rains, Water Conservation is Still Essential
This article was originally posted in the Wednesday, June 24, 2015...
Wild Basin Featured in Austin American Statesman Article
he Wild Basin Creative Research Center was featured in the Wednesday,...
Gold and Blue Makes it Green! New Student Orientation has Become More Sustainable With App and Digital Materials
New students are entering St. Edward’s University already having a sense...
Recent MSEM Graduate Completes Austin Plastic Bag Ban Study and Presents to City Advisory Board
Aaron Waters MSEM ’15 was hired by the City of Austin...
“These Come From Trees” Stickers Installed to Curb Campus Paper Towel Waste
You may have already noticed the green stickers on paper towel...