Virtual Open House - Feb 17

The UM Sustainability Scholar Program’s goal is for students to further incorporate sustainability into their curriculum and cultivate leadership skills in promoting sustainability on campus and beyond. Students are encouraged to think critically about what economic, environmental, and social factors advance or inhibit long-term sustainability goals. The next deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2025. Learn more

Freebee expansion

Freebee provides free transportation both within campus boundaries and to certain areas within close proximity to the campus. Rides must either start or end on campus to be eligible to use the service. To use Freebee, request a ride through the UMiami App and choose the Freebee option. The program is available Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. through 4 a.m. We’re also excited to share that Freebee now includes Saturdays and Sundays from 7 p.m. through 4 a.m. as a pilot program for the Spring semester. For more information, please visit Freebee.

Meet Alec Jimenez, a University of Miami graduate from the College of Engineering, and former president of the UM Student Government ECO Agency. Alec is now a building envelope consultant for a reputed South Florida built environment sustainability firm. Discover Alec's journey, and join us via Zoom on March 12 at 12 p.m. RSVP now!

University of Miami’s Green Lab Program is designed to promote and support world-class science by engaging researchers in best practices to enhance safety, conserve resources, and reduce waste. If your lab is a field-based lab, please download the Field-Based Green Lab version. Learn more

Geothermal Energy at the U

The UC Pool is now heated and cooled with a Geothermal heat pump. Instead of using a traditional natural gas powered pump, the geothermal system uses the difference of temperatures between the surface and deep underground to provide heating or cooling without burning any fossil fuel. It brings a lot of benefits and considerably reduces the carbon footprint of that area of campus. Learn more