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This page has news about the formation of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and steps toward its launch in September 2022. For insights, discoveries and solutions from the organizations forming the new school read Stanford Earth Matters.
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Arun Majumdar named inaugural dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
Majumdar has expertise in energy solutions and policies through his research on sustainable grid technologies and his experience in both industry and government.
May 04, 2022
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, university’s first new school in 70 years, will accelerate solutions to global climate crisis
Investments of $1.1 billion from John and Ann Doerr, along with gifts from other philanthropists, catalyze interdisciplinary efforts to tackle urgent climate and sustainability cha
May 04, 2022
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Interim leadership announced for new school’s Sustainability Accelerator
Michael Wara has been appointed interim director for policy engagement in the Sustainability Accelerator.
March 28, 2022
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Stanford transitions to 100 percent renewable electricity as second solar plant goes online
Stanford completes the university’s transition to 100 percent renewable electricity as Solar Generating Station #2 begins commercial operation.
March 24, 2022
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Computer science major first to sign up for new minor in environmental justice
Evan Baldonado, a third-year computer science major and co-director of Students for a Sustainable Stanford, shares his experiences
March 22, 2022
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March 11, 2022
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John Kerry visited Stanford, learned about green energy technologies and the new school
John Kerry, U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, visited Stanford to learn about the new school focused on climate and sustainability. The visit included campus tours and a
March 10, 2022
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Q&A: Education programs within the new school
Faculty leading efforts to design curricula within the new school discuss new courses debuting next fall and preview what might be different in new degree programs.
February 17, 2022
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Sustainability Accelerator grants RFP issued
The Transition leadership team of the New School has issued a call for proposals to Stanford faculty for Accelerator Projects in Sustainability.
February 09, 2022
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December 17, 2021
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Transition leadership named for new school
Kathryn “Kam” Moler has been named transition dean of the new school focused on climate and sustainability, and Stephan Graham will be transition vice dean.
December 14, 2021
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Faculty Senate hears an update on the new school
The Faculty Senate heard a report and recommendations from the Planning and Policy Board Subcommittee on Campus Climate as well as an update on the new school.
November 23, 2021
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Equity seed grant bolsters environmental justice efforts
Stanford researchers have been working to weave critical concepts of equitable sustainability and environmental justice into research, teaching and community-based learning
November 03, 2021
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Immersive sustainability course embodies new school principles
Graduate students across disciplines participated in an immersive, weeklong summer course that could be a model keystone experience for Stanford’s new school.
October 29, 2021
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Dean search committee is beginning its work
Email from Provost Drell announcing the launch of a search committee for a founding dean of the new school focused on climate and sustainability.
October 26, 2021
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Stanford history project centers on marginalized Bay Area community
Stanford historians are illuminating the complex story of environmental damage in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood.
September 22, 2021
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Reducing campus emissions focus of new Stanford program
Achieving Stanford’s goal of reaching at least net-zero emissions from its operations could also help businesses and governments reach their own emissions goals
August 20, 2021
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Academic structure announced for new school focused on climate and sustainability
The new school will include transitional academic divisions, university-wide cross-cutting themes organized into institutes and an accelerator focused on solutions.
July 29, 2021
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Stanford issues first bond in U.S. higher education based on rigorous environmental stewardship and social responsibility standards
The university’s use of emerging green, social and climate bond designations signify Stanford’s commitment to sustainability, inclusion and student access to education.
May 04, 2021
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Hard-to-quantify emissions are the next frontier for Stanford sustainability goals
Stanford is seeking to reach ambitious net-zero emissions goals by tackling emissions from campus food, goods, travel and investments.
April 20, 2021
