WCU nabs green school listing
For the sixth year running, Western North Carolina has been recognized as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in North America by The Princeton Review.
The 2016 edition of “The Princeton Review Guide to 361 Green Colleges,” which chooses schools based on a survey of hundreds of four-year colleges, includes WCU on the unranked list of environmentally exceptional schools.
The guide’s profile of WCU mentions numerous green initiatives, including the 2013 creation of the Office of Sustainability and Energy Management, conversion to LED lighting to save energy and the Sustainable Energy Initiative, which supports green projects through a student-approved fee of $5 per semester.
“It is exciting to see that our efforts continue to be recognized,” said Lauren Bishop, WCU’s chief sustainability officer. “It wouldn’t be possible without the support and energy from our students. This year, we have experienced our highest level of student engagement and leadership by far.”
To learn more about WCU’s sustainability initiatives, contact Bishop at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 828.227.3562.
