Initiatives

True to our dedication to sustainability, Hiram College is engaging in a variety of projects — involving innovations in physical structures, land use, curriculum, finance, and more—that span environmental, social, and economic concerns.

TREE House

Follow the Environmental Studies Program as they transform a 1901 house into a resource-efficient departmental home.

Alternative Energy

Learn about Hiram College's solar panel arrays.

Green Building

Read about the initiatives that have led several Hiram College buildings to become LEED-certified.

GREENS Fund

Hiram College is a charter institution of the GREENS Fund, established to support and sustain goals of reducing our ecological and climate footprint.

SEEDS Scholars

Learn about our student scholars focused on sustainability and read their blog.

Land Conservation

Students and faculty regularly engage in conservation projects at our James H. Barrow Field Station and beyond.