Sustainability News & Blogs
Bellarmine earns Bronze STARS rating...
Bellarmine earned a Bronze rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, which measures environmental performance in colleges and universities around the world.
A Thousand Green Knight Cheers to Our...
Today marks a milestone, and we’ll be cheering you on, watching you soar, and yes, occasionally hassling you to support our many efforts because your Bellarmine experience has prepared you to lead as proud alumni. A hearty cheer to each one of you!
The Beauty of Easter, Sustainability,...
Growing up as a child in Ghana, one of my favorite times of year was the Easter holiday and the events leading up to it.
Majoring in Environmental Studies
What is Environmental Studies? Bellarmine offers two separate degrees in the field of Environmental Studies: A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Justice and Sustainability.
Have you figured out how to recycle...
There’s something deeply comforting about seeing a familiar face in an unexpected place. It’s a small moment of joy, a relief, a quiet affirmation that you belong.
Are you idling your vehicle? Should you?
Dr. Evanthia Speliotis asked me to remind everyone who drives in and around Bellarmine that idling your vehicle is harmful to the environment—and we all need to stop idling!
Tending to the kids at an organic dairy...
Every student studying Environmental Science and Environmental Justice and Sustainability at Bellarmine is required as a part of their degree program to complete an internship for credit.
Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year!
Welcome to our first blog for the 2024-25 academic year! To all new members of the Bellarmine community—students, faculty, and staff—we aim to keep you informed and engaged in everything related to sustainability at Bellarmine.
A year of growth and progress
As the 2023-24 academic year ends, the Sustainability Committee is reflecting on a year of growth and progress.
Campus Sustainability Survey results
A total of 216 faculty and staff members and 916 students responded to the survey. Several questions focused on campus awareness of some of our initiatives, including the Sustainability Committee and curriculum development in environmental responsibility