51������ receives STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements

Kelly Harer

Associate Director of Sustainability for Education and Outreach

Kelly Harer joined the Elon Community in July 2017. As the Associate Director of Sustainability, Kelly works to infuse sustainability throughout campus through programming, trainings, workshops and events. She has particular knowledge and interest in the intersectionality of environmental and social… Read More

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51�� receives STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements

March 25, 2026

The university has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Orange-striped oakworms return to Elon campus

August 25, 2025

Each fall, orange-striped oakworms make their return to campus, feeding on oak leaves while leaving the trees healthy for seasons to come.

Elon to celebrate Earth Day Every Day

August 21, 2025

Earth Day Every Day encourages students, faculty and staff to celebrate the Earth and live sustainably every day.

East Neighborhood Commons awarded LEED Silver certification

May 28, 2025

East Neighborhood Commons becomes 51��’s 34th LEED certification, having received LEED Silver certification.

Elon community invited to celebrate the Sustainability Master Plan 2025 launch on Earth Day

April 10, 2025

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Sustainability Master Plan 2025 Launch Celebration on April 22, 2025 from 4 to 5 p.m. in McKinnon Hall (Moseley Center).

Bill McKibben to deliver Earth Week keynote address at Elon on April 23

April 1, 2025

McKibben, environmentalist and author, will speak at on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym.

Elon to celebrate Earth Week 2025 from April 21 to 27

April 1, 2025

Celebrate Earth Week with a variety of activities planned on campus and around the community from April 21 through April 27.

Insights from 51��’s Commuter Habit Survey: Driving sustainable change

February 3, 2025

51��’s most recent Commuter Habit Survey indicates that 74.3% of students and 11.5% of faculty and staff utilize more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation to and from campus.

Nature RX: Enhancing well-being through the outdoors

February 3, 2025

Elon’s Nature Rx program highlights the proven health benefits of spending time in nature and offers programming to encourage students, faculty and staff to get outdoors.

Elon to celebrate Campus Sustainability Week

September 30, 2024

The Office of Sustainability will host numerous events Oct. 14-18 to bring awareness to and inspire sustainable behavior change throughout campus.