sustainability
Organic Garden certified by the USDA
The designation recognizes gardens that produce local food, use sustainable maintenance practices, provide educational opportunities, and bring people together in their community.... READ MORE >>
Lindsey Van Zile brings passion for sustainability to new role at Randolph
The New Jersey native joined Randolph College in October.... READ MORE >>
Randolph named one of the nation’s top green colleges
The College was included in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition, which recognizes the 422 most environmentally responsible colleges in the nation.... READ MORE >>
2021 graduate joins Randolph as new sustainability coordinator
Randolph’s new Sustainability and Special Projects Coordinator Riley Lorson ’21 is following in the footsteps of her predecessors by upholding Randolph’s commitment to the environment.... READ MORE >>
Randolph expands pollinator garden for Earth Day
On Thursday, professor Karin Warren, Sustainability Coordinator Allison Brooks, and a rotating group of volunteers expanded the pollinator garden located between Martin and Presser halls.... READ MORE >>
Randolph signs letter to the White House urging a strong 2030 climate target
Earlier this month, Randolph joined 75 colleges and universities in urging the Biden-Harris administration to adopt a carbon emission reduction target.... READ MORE >>
Randolph student pursues passion for sustainability at Lynchburg Grows
As a general farm intern this spring, Brooklyn Ford ’22 is involved in all aspects of the nonprofit urban farm’s daily operations, from planting to harvesting to composting. ... READ MORE >>
Randolph named one of the nation's top green colleges
The College was included in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2021 Edition, which recognizes the 416 most environmentally responsible colleges in the nation. Randolph has been recognized by the publication for several years.... READ MORE >>
Randolph professor and staff member present at national summit
Karin Warren, the Herzog Family Professor of Environmental Studies, presented this week at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit alongside Allison Brooks, Randolph’s sustainability coordinator. The summit, which was held in Atlanta, Georgia, brings together higher education leaders from across the nation share cutting-edge solutions and ideas during next-level conversations. “At Randolph, we are committed... READ MORE >>
Randolph earns Tree Campus USA designation from Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation has announced that Randolph College has met the requirements to become certified as an affiliate of its Tree Campus USA® program. Randolph is just the eighth institution in Virginia to earn the recognition. The Tree Campus USA designation honors colleges and universities across the United States for promoting healthy trees... READ MORE >>
