The 2026 Student Sustainability Awards will be held during the Sustainable Cornell Mix & Mingle on Wednesday, April 29th from 3:00-5:00pm in Atkinson Hall. Submit your nominations by Thursday, 4/16 at 11:59pm RSVP by Tuesday, 4/21.

Join the Sustainable Cornell community for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and innovation — featuring student award recognition and Living Lab technologies. Registration deadline April 21st. 

Good news — you can still catch the highlights from the academic year 2026 Sustainability Summit and past years.

Watch the full video to explore campus sustainability insights, conversations, and connections from across the Cornell community

Did you know? Before orientation, all incoming students complete Mission Sustainability, a one-hour module introducing Cornell's sustainability initiatives. The course includes top tips for getting involved and living sustainably on campus, and a guided activity for students to find unique pathways for climate action. Check out the course.

Compete in Cornell’s Sustainability ‘Goosechase’ Scavenger Hunt! Competition Runs August 31st -  September 8th. Open to all Cornell students and staff.

Lake Source Cooling was a bold idea that redefined campus energy use—and 25 years later, it continues to keep Cornell cool through creative, efficient design.

The President's "Culture of Sustainability" Award celebrates staff whose leadership, innovation, and everyday actions advance a thriving culture of sustainability across the university.

Cornell is the only institution with 6 consecutive STARS Platinum ratings in sustainability. 

Join us for the annual Student Sustainability Awards at Cornell University April 28th. Submit your nominations by Sunday, April 18th.