By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been selected as one of the pioneering 21 institutions nationwide to participate in a new Carnegie Elective Classification focused on sustainability.
The initiative, led by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education, is designed to recognize higher education institutions that embed sustainability into their core missions. Colleges and universities participating in this pilot cohort will conduct a comprehensive self-assessment to showcase achievements, identify areas for continued growth and contribute to shaping the program before its launch in 2026.
“Participating in this Carnegie pilot program is a powerful opportunity to highlight the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s leadership in sustainability,” said Morgan Hartman, sustainability manager of the university’s Office of Sustainability. “Being selected as one of 21 affirms our commitment to responsible resource management and innovation. We look forward to sharing UNL’s progress on a national stage.”
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln earned a gold rating in 2022 from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System — a national program organized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Currently, 181 colleges and universities hold an active gold rating.
Universities that earn the Elective Classification for Sustainability will be announced in early 2026.
Learn more about the Carnegie pilot program in sustainability, including a list of the 21 participating institutions, here.
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