Grand Valley chosen as 'Green College' by Princeton Review

Grand Valley State University was named one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. Grand Valley was selected to be included in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges.”

The guide, developed by Princeton Review and the U.S. Green Building Council, focused on institutions of higher education that have demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability in campus infrastructure, activities and initiatives. The guide looked at an institution’s commitment to building at LEED standards, sustainability committees, environmental literacy programs, the use of renewable energy resources and recycling and conservation programs.

“A focus on sustainability is essential for colleges and universities going forward,” said Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas. “Not only can employing sustainable business operations save money during economically troubled times, but incorporating such concepts into the curriculum gives students an edge in the job market as companies look to make their own operations more sustainable.”

Haas was recently honored by the Detroit Free Press as one of 16 “green leaders” in Michigan for his leadership in “environmental stewardship across the campus and in the region with conservation, emissions reduction, building practices, local food advocacy and other efforts.”