Juniata College has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizing the college’s significant achievements in sustainability. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and promotes sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Juniata’s strong performance reflects our commitment to integrating sustainability into the curriculum, fostering meaningful community engagement, and promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing global challenges.

water sampling on Raystown Lake
(STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
water sampling on Raystown Lake

Juniata College has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizing the college’s significant achievements in sustainability. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and promotes sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Juniata’s strong performance reflects our commitment to integrating sustainability into the curriculum, fostering meaningful community engagement, and promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing global challenges.

(STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
water sampling on Raystown Lake

Juniata College has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizing the college’s significant achievements in sustainability. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and promotes sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Juniata’s strong performance reflects our commitment to integrating sustainability into the curriculum, fostering meaningful community engagement, and promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing global challenges.

(STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
water sampling on Raystown Lake

Juniata College has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizing the college’s significant achievements in sustainability. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and promotes sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Juniata’s strong performance reflects our commitment to integrating sustainability into the curriculum, fostering meaningful community engagement, and promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing global challenges.

(STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.

Green Energy & Efficiency

photo of Founders Hall

Juniata College is dedicated to using green energy and promoting energy efficiency on campus. We have three buildings that utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, taking advantage of natural temperature stability underground. By using heat exchangers, this system offers efficient and renewable heating and cooling. In addition, we are actively upgrading our lighting to 100% energy-efficient LED lighting. Founders Hall and Shuster Hall are LEED-certified buildings, recognizing our commitment to green buildings on campus.

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Green Energy & Efficiency

Juniata College is dedicated to using green energy and promoting energy efficiency on campus. We have three buildings that utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, taking advantage of natural temperature stability underground. By using heat exchangers, this system offers efficient and renewable heating and cooling. In addition, we are actively upgrading our lighting to 100% energy-efficient LED lighting. Founders Hall and Shuster Hall are LEED-certified buildings, recognizing our commitment to green buildings on campus.

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photo of Founders Hall

Green Energy & Efficiency

Juniata College is dedicated to using green energy and promoting energy efficiency on campus. We have three buildings that utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, taking advantage of natural temperature stability underground. By using heat exchangers, this system offers efficient and renewable heating and cooling. In addition, we are actively upgrading our lighting to 100% energy-efficient LED lighting. Founders Hall and Shuster Hall are LEED-certified buildings, recognizing our commitment to green buildings on campus.

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Green Energy & Efficiency

Juniata College is dedicated to using green energy and promoting energy efficiency on campus. We have three buildings that utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, taking advantage of natural temperature stability underground. By using heat exchangers, this system offers efficient and renewable heating and cooling. In addition, we are actively upgrading our lighting to 100% energy-efficient LED lighting. Founders Hall and Shuster Hall are LEED-certified buildings, recognizing our commitment to green buildings on campus.

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photo of Founders Hall

Green Energy & Efficiency

Juniata College is dedicated to using green energy and promoting energy efficiency on campus. We have three buildings that utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling, taking advantage of natural temperature stability underground. By using heat exchangers, this system offers efficient and renewable heating and cooling. In addition, we are actively upgrading our lighting to 100% energy-efficient LED lighting. Founders Hall and Shuster Hall are LEED-certified buildings, recognizing our commitment to green buildings on campus.

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photo of Founders Hall

Forest Preservation

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We are committed to sustainable forestry management on college-owned lands and to assisting with reforestation projects. Eco-corridors have been established in several locations, including the Peace Chapel, Brumbaugh Acres, and Sparks Farm, totaling over 700 acres. The Sparks Farm forest is enrolled in a pilot project to increase carbon sequestration above baseline levels. Student-led efforts include the Habitat Restoration Club, annual Graduation Forest planting, and stewardship of newly planted forests on nearby farmlands.

photo of forest

Forest Preservation

We are committed to sustainable forestry management on college-owned lands and to assisting with reforestation projects. Eco-corridors have been established in several locations, including the Peace Chapel, Brumbaugh Acres, and Sparks Farm, totaling over 700 acres. The Sparks Farm forest is enrolled in a pilot project to increase carbon sequestration above baseline levels. Student-led efforts include the Habitat Restoration Club, annual Graduation Forest planting, and stewardship of newly planted forests on nearby farmlands.
photo of forest

Forest Preservation

We are committed to sustainable forestry management on college-owned lands and to assisting with reforestation projects. Eco-corridors have been established in several locations, including the Peace Chapel, Brumbaugh Acres, and Sparks Farm, totaling over 700 acres. The Sparks Farm forest is enrolled in a pilot project to increase carbon sequestration above baseline levels. Student-led efforts include the Habitat Restoration Club, annual Graduation Forest planting, and stewardship of newly planted forests on nearby farmlands.
photo of forest

Forest Preservation

We are committed to sustainable forestry management on college-owned lands and to assisting with reforestation projects. Eco-corridors have been established in several locations, including the Peace Chapel, Brumbaugh Acres, and Sparks Farm, totaling over 700 acres. The Sparks Farm forest is enrolled in a pilot project to increase carbon sequestration above baseline levels. Student-led efforts include the Habitat Restoration Club, annual Graduation Forest planting, and stewardship of newly planted forests on nearby farmlands.
photo of forest

Forest Preservation

We are committed to sustainable forestry management on college-owned lands and to assisting with reforestation projects. Eco-corridors have been established in several locations, including the Peace Chapel, Brumbaugh Acres, and Sparks Farm, totaling over 700 acres. The Sparks Farm forest is enrolled in a pilot project to increase carbon sequestration above baseline levels. Student-led efforts include the Habitat Restoration Club, annual Graduation Forest planting, and stewardship of newly planted forests on nearby farmlands.

Sustainable Living

photo of the Raystown Field Station

Our committment to sustainable living includes an immersive experience opportunity at the Raystown Field Station, providing a reusable takeout program through our dining services, and the stewardship of native landscapes on campus. Student connections begin with a sustainability program during inbound and orientation, and continue into student organizations, and community engagement with local and regional conservation agencies.

Sustainable Living

Our committment to sustainable living includes an immersive experience opportunity at the Raystown Field Station, providing a reusable takeout program through our dining services, and the stewardship of native landscapes on campus. Student connections begin with a sustainability program during inbound and orientation, and continue into student organizations, and community engagement with local and regional conservation agencies.
photo of the Raystown Field Station

Sustainable Living

Our committment to sustainable living includes an immersive experience opportunity at the Raystown Field Station, providing a reusable takeout program through our dining services, and the stewardship of native landscapes on campus. Student connections begin with a sustainability program during inbound and orientation, and continue into student organizations, and community engagement with local and regional conservation agencies.
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Sustainable Living

Our committment to sustainable living includes an immersive experience opportunity at the Raystown Field Station, providing a reusable takeout program through our dining services, and the stewardship of native landscapes on campus. Student connections begin with a sustainability program during inbound and orientation, and continue into student organizations, and community engagement with local and regional conservation agencies.
photo of the Raystown Field Station

Sustainable Living

Our committment to sustainable living includes an immersive experience opportunity at the Raystown Field Station, providing a reusable takeout program through our dining services, and the stewardship of native landscapes on campus. Student connections begin with a sustainability program during inbound and orientation, and continue into student organizations, and community engagement with local and regional conservation agencies.
photo of the Raystown Field Station

 

Current and Future Projects

  • Kennedy Gym photo

    Energy Savings

    The Kennedy Sports Complex has recently undergone a significant LED lighting upgrade aimed at enhancing user experience and sustainability. The project involved replacing all conventional light fixtures with more efficient LEDs, retaining existing LED fixtures. In the main gym, 450-watt bulbs were swapped with 160-watt LEDs, providing better quality lighting for athletes, conferences, events, and everyday users. The installation of smart controls enables dimming functionality and includes occupancy and daylight sensors for optimized energy use. These improvements result in substantial annual savings: 145,177 kilowatt hours of electricity, translating to approximately $13,033.00 in cost savings and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 101 metric tons annually. This reduction is equivalent to the emissions from 91 flights between JFK and Zurich or the emissions from 259,387 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle.

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    Campus Certifications

    Our campus is certified as a Tree and Bee Campus. The Arbor Day Tree Campus certification recognizes Juniata's commitment to making trees and green space an integral part of the college experience. The Xerces Society Bee Campus certification recognizes our dedication to conserving native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides. These certifications involve annual student-led projects in collaboration with our facilities' grounds crew and demonstrate our dedication to sustainable practices and biodiversity conservation.

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    Graduation Forest

    At Juniata, sustainable forestry practices play a pivotal role in environmental stewardship. The Graduation Forest is a reforestation project where we're turning fallow fields and areas dominated by invasive plants into a thriving forest that can capture more carbon than before. Every graduating senior gets to plant a new native seedling as part of this initiative. Student clubs host work parties to take care of the seedlings, remove invasive plants, and monitor the progress.

 

Student Experiences

 

  • Marilyn Ogof ’24 portrait

    Marilyn Ogof ’24

    Program of Emphasis: Wildlife Conservation

    During my four years at Juniata, I never expected to embrace and become an advocate for sustainability, but thanks to my mentors at Juniata it has become a pillar in my life.

    Marilyn Ogof ’24

    Program of Emphasis: Wildlife Conservation

    During my four years at Juniata, I never expected to embrace and become an advocate for sustainability, but thanks to my mentors at Juniata it has become a pillar in my life.

  • Emma Burry ’24 portrait

    Emma Burry ’24

    Program of Emphasis: Wildlife Conservation

    During my time at Juniata College, I’ve learned that sustainability is created through interconnectedness. Just as we cannot sustain our pollinators without protecting the plants, we cannot create a sustainable future for Juniata without our people. I’m proud to have been a part of a team of people working towards a better future for Juniata College and the Earth.

    Emma Burry ’24

    Program of Emphasis: Wildlife Conservation

    During my time at Juniata College, I’ve learned that sustainability is created through interconnectedness. Just as we cannot sustain our pollinators without protecting the plants, we cannot create a sustainable future for Juniata without our people. I’m proud to have been a part of a team of people working towards a better future for Juniata College and the Earth.