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�鶹�� Tech is included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for 2026, furthering the momentum from its recognition in last year’s report. &�Բ�����;

The Princeton Review evaluates colleges based on sustainability initiatives through surveys completed by both administrators and students. These surveys targeted more than 400 institutions, reviewing policies, practices, and programs related to sustainability. The guide also considers factors such as campus renewable energy sources, recycling, conservation, and the availability of academic offerings for students looking to participate in sustainability activities or to major in sustainability-related careers.  

Jennifer Chirico, associate vice president of Sustainability, emphasized �鶹�� Tech’s commitment to a sustainable future.   

“�鶹�� Tech remains committed to being an innovative leader in the Southeast. We have advanced the goals outlined in our first comprehensive , published last year, and are proud to operate our campus with expanded clean energy strategies, zero-emissions mobility options, and the continued growth of our award-winning ”&�Բ�����;

 These notable advancements were factored into the decision to include �鶹�� Tech:  

• The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, the first  Challenge-certified research and academic building in the Southeast. &�Բ�����;

• 30 LEED-certified  on campus. &�Բ�����;

• The award-winning , 80 acres of regeneratively designed greenspace. &�Բ�����;

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• Publication of the Institute’s . &�Բ�����;

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• �ճ��  certified as Arbnet Level II. &�Բ�����;

• �ճ��  initiative, aimed at reducing food waste and supporting student food security. &�Բ�����;

• New installed for food waste diversion directly on campus. 

The Princeton Review highlights the important work of institutions across the country, recommending those included in the report to “students who want their ‘best-fit’ college to also be a green one.”&�Բ�����;