Ball State’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in our mission statement. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Named to the Green College Honor Roll by The Princeton Review
Received Two marks of distinction in 2018 from Second Nature
Gold STARS Rating in 2015 from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Top 50 cool schools according to the Sierra Club
The building has earned a LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Ball State celebrates a milestone for the campus and for Indiana with a second “green” certification for the David Letterman Communication and Media Building.
Associate Professor Josh Gruver’s research led to him helping start a food hub that gives producers more stability and consumers more reliable access to fresh, local produce.
Our annual report on sustainability details organization, report parameters and governance used to describe the University’s environmental, economic and social performance.