Topics: Environmental Sustainability

A poster for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals shows 17 squares, each with one of the goals listed and an icon. The goals are No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Well-Being; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption an Production; Climate Action; Life Below Water; Life on Land; Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Partnership for the Goals.

Studio for Sustainability and Social Action seeks submissions for symposium

Nov 22, 2020

Penn State Studio for Sustainability and Social Action invites proposals for its inaugural symposium and exhibition, to take place virtually April 22 to 24, 2021.

Green native sapling being planted into the ground by woman wearing visor, facemask, pink shirt and grey pants. Woman is digging into the ground with a shovel.

Tree-planting ceremony adds 100 saplings to Hershey Medical Center campus

Oct 20, 2020

Volunteers from Hershey Medical Center and the College of Medicine planted 100 native saplings on the Hershey campus on Oct. 15.

A bicycle is seen on a rack next to a sign describing the bike share program.

Bike share returns to Hershey campus

Sep 21, 2020

A bike share program returned to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine on Sept. 18, 2020. Participants can borrow from a pool of 40 Movatic bikes spread across nine stations.

A woman wearing a mask takes a bag of items from another woman, also wearing a mask, at an outdoor farmers' market. Other people with masks look on.

Farmers Market at Hershey reopens with safety measures in place

May 27, 2020

The Farmers Market at Hershey, located at the Cocoa Beanery off Bullfrog Valley Road, has reopened for the 2020 season under the guidelines for businesses recommended by Pennsylvania to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A poster for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals shows 17 squares, each with one of the goals listed and an icon. The goals are No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Well-Being; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption an Production; Climate Action; Life Below Water; Life on Land; Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Partnership for the Goals.

University recognized as sustainability leader in global impact ranking

Apr 23, 2020

Penn State was ranked third in the U.S. and 35th in the world by Times Higher Education in a broad multidimensional assessment of a university’s research, community outreach and education and campus operations through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

A man who is a Hershey grounds crew member lift a tree trimming tool as he trims the branch of a tree. He is wearing a reflective shirt and baseball cap. Behind him is a tall building with the number 90 on it.

Arbor Day Foundation honors Hershey Medical Center as Tree Campus Healthcare facility

Apr 22, 2020

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Tree Campus Healthcare facility, which recognizes health care institutions that make an impact on wellness through tree planting, education and community engagement.

A head-and-shoulders professional photo of Jeffrey Yanosky is superimposed on a photo of Penn State College of Medicine's Crescent building in Hershey, Pa.

Penn State College of Medicine professor finds connections between air pollution, health

Mar 4, 2020

Penn State College of Medicine researcher Jeffrey Yanosky seeks to understand how the quality of the air someone breathes may affect their health.

A man reaches for a bike that is in a bike rack. He is wearing a sweatshirt, shorts and a backpack. In the foreground is a sign that says “Zagster Bike Share. Ready to ride?”

Hershey Bikes Zagster bike share reaches record ridership

Oct 2, 2019

Hershey Medical Center’s Zagster bike share set a record from Sept. 9-16 with 240 trips during the course of week.

Steve Wallace, wearing gloves and a ball cap, uses a cutter on a long pole to trim a tree on the Hershey Medical Center campus.

Hershey Medical Center applies for Tree Campus Healthcare Program Recognition

Sep 16, 2019

Community members already know the natural beauty of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s 552-acre, tree-lined campus. Now, those trees may receive national recognition.

Pat Turlick, a member of the Hershey Community Garden, cultivates her vegetables.

Hershey Community Garden grows strong community ties

Oct 11, 2018

Volunteer gardeners at the Hershey Community Garden donated more than 2,700 pounds of produce to nine food banks, nonprofits and ZooAmerica.

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