AASHE

Congratulations to the Tecnológico de Monterrey system on publishing STARS reports for 16 institutions across Mexico, marking a significant milestone in higher education sustainability reporting and collaboration!

Through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), these campuses are measuring and sharing their sustainability performance across areas such as academics, campus engagement, planning, and operations. Coordinating reporting at this scale reflects a substantial institutional commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and advancing sustainability across an entire university system.

We’re excited to recognize the Tecnológico de Monterrey community for this impressive achievement and continued leadership in higher education sustainability.

Read more: https://stars.aashe.org/news/16-institutions-from-tecnolgico-de-monterrey-publish-stars-reports/

🌎 Across the AASHE community, campuses celebrated Earth Day 2026 through hands-on sustainability initiatives, community events, tree plantings, zero-waste programming, and student engagement activities.

Highlights included UNC Charlotte planting 35 trees and removing 1,500 pounds of litter during Campus Beautification Day, the University of Delaware planting 60 native trees across 15 species, and Georgia Tech’s Earth Day Organization Fair connecting students with sustainability-focused organizations, research, and local nonprofits.

We also loved seeing West Chester University of PA’s Zero Waste Summit, University of Maryland’s EarthFest, welcoming more than 600 students, and Emory University’s sustainability fest featuring its famous smoothie bike during Dooley’s Week. 🌱 Thank you to every institution that shared photos and stories from Earth Day 2026!

To view more Earth Day photos from our community, visit https://hub.aashe.org/browse/?search=&gallery_view=gallery&tagfilter=earth-day&country=&published=2026&order=title

There’s still time to register for AASHE’s Award Winner Showcase happening in May! ⏳
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from this year’s Campus Sustainability Achievement Award winners, who will take a deep dive into some of the most innovative sustainability initiatives in higher education—from academic integration to climate resilience and regional collaboration.
🔗 Register for the four upcoming sessions and learn about the award winners: https://www.aashe.org/series/award-webinar-showcase-2026/

📊 Working on a STARS submission this year?

AASHE is offering two upcoming workshops designed to support institutions navigating STARS Version 3, whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen the quality of your reporting.

🔷Introduction to STARS V3: Chart Your Course and Complete Your Journey
Learn how to navigate the STARS framework and plan a successful submission.

🔷STARS 3.0 Data Quality Training & Certification
Build confidence in your reporting process and earn certification recognizing strong data quality practices.

These sessions provide practical guidance from AASHE staff and the opportunity to connect with peers working on STARS reporting across higher education. For those with time zone or scheduling constraints, both workshops are available for asynchronous participation!

Learn more and register:
https://www.aashe.org/calendar/stars-intro-2026/
https://www.aashe.org/calendar/stars-data-quality-v3-spring-2026/