Santa Clara University (SCU) has achieved a first perfect score in Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll.
This Jesuit university in Silicon Valley earned it in the rankings of 861 colleges across the country.
The rankings proofs Santa Clara’s interest in environmental interest and sustainable living practices for the benefit of society.
The focus on sustainability can be seen across departments in the Santa Clara community and it is an honor to have the extensive efforts recognized, says, Lindsey Kalkbrenner, director, Center for Sustainability.
SCU is among 24 schools to earn a perfect score other than Harvard, Stanford, and Cornell universities.
SCU is now featured in the Princeton Review Guide’s Best 379 Colleges and the Complete Book of Colleges. The publisher found 61 percent of the 10,116 college applicants surveyed for its 2014.
Moreover, students are placing importance on a school’s commitment to the environment in their college searches and it is proud to show them that university leads when it comes to sustainability, says, Mike Sexton, vice president for enrollment management, SCU.
SCU offers majors in environmental studies and environmental science. Last year, 778 courses related to sustainability were offered. The University’s Experiential Learning for Social Justice Component allows students to participate in environmental justice projects.
The Sustainable Living Undergraduate Research Project (SLURP) conducts research projects on ways to make residence life more sustainable. With help from SLURP, teams of students have coordinated various sustainable programs in the area.
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