Get Involved
Get Involved
Sustainability at Howard is built by its people. Whether you're a student, faculty member, staff, or community partner - there's a role for you. Every action counts, and the more of us who participate, the stronger our impact becomes.
Take the BisonGREEN Pledge
As a member of the Howard University community, I pledge to advance sustainability through stewardship, scholarship, research, innovation, and service.
I commit to:
Growing Communities by working together to create healthier, stronger, and more resilient campus and neighborhood areas we call home.
Restoring Environments by protecting natural resources and caring for the spaces we share.
Encouraging Stewardship by learning continuously, sharing knowledge, and inspiring sustainable action.
Empowering Innovation by advancing research, embracing creativity, and developing solutions that build a more resilient future.
Advancing a Net-Zero Future by making responsible choices that reduce our environmental impact.
Together, I honor Howard's legacy while building a healthier, greener campus and neighboring communities for generations to come.
Together, We Are Building a Sustainable Howard for Generations to Come
For Students
Sign the BisonGreen Pledge Make your commitment official. Signing the pledge earns your first Challenge points and connects you to the BisonGreen community.
Join the BisonGreen Challenge Earn points for daily sustainable actions - from biking to class to choosing plant-based meals. Track your progress and compete on the leaderboard.
Become a BisonGreen Ambassador Apply to be a peer sustainability educator. Ambassadors lead residence hall engagement, host events, and earn community service hours.
Join a Sustainability Club
- Howard University Green Coalition
- Halo Garden (campus garden)
- HUSA Sustainability Department
- Engineers Without Borders
- Howard Energy and Environmental Law Society
Take Sustainability 101 A short course covering sustainability fundamentals, Howard's initiatives, and how to take action. Earns 25 BisonGreen Challenge points.
Attend Signature Events Eight major sustainability events per academic year: Fall Kickoff, Green Homecoming Showcase, Sustainability Action Day, Spring Move-Out & Bison Buy Back, Earth Month Community Event, and more.
For Faculty & Staff
Share Your Data BisonGreen needs building energy data, waste metrics, water usage, transportation surveys, and course information to pursue our STARS sustainability rating. If you manage or have access to any campus operational data, we need your partnership.
Integrate Sustainability into Your Courses The STARS framework rewards institutions where sustainability is embedded across the curriculum - not just in environmental science. Contact us to discuss how sustainability connects to your discipline.
Serve on the Sustainability Council The Council meets quarterly to set policy, review progress, and advise on institutional sustainability strategy. Faculty and staff representatives are essential.
Connect Your Research Howard has world-class researchers in climate science, environmental engineering, urban ecology, public health, and environmental justice. If your work intersects with campus sustainability, let us connect it to BisonGreen initiatives.
Mentor Student Projects Capstone projects, independent studies, and service-learning courses aligned with BisonGreen initiatives provide students hands-on impact while advancing our goals.
For Community Partners
Howard University sits in Wards 1 and 4 of Washington, DC. Our sustainability work extends beyond campus boundaries - we are building relationships with DC government agencies, neighborhood organizations, food security networks, and environmental nonprofits. If your organization works in stormwater management, food justice, waste reduction, urban forestry, sustainable transportation, or climate resilience in DC, we want to hear from you. Contact sustainability@howard.edu to explore partnership.
Sustainability Clubs & Organizations
| Organization | Focus Area | How to Join |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Green Coalition | Campus environmental advocacy | Contact via Bison Link |
| Halo Garden | Campus garden, food sovereignty | Volunteer at weekly garden hours |
| HUSA Sustainability Department | Student government sustainability | Apply through HUSA |
| Engineers Without Borders, HU Chapter | Sustainable infrastructure | Contact via Bison Link |
| HUWE (Howard University Women in Engineering) | STEM sustainability | Contact via Bison Link |
| HU Marine Biology Club | Aquatic ecosystems | Contact via Bison Link |
| Theta Eta Epsilon | Environmental honor society | Apply through chapter |
| Howard Energy & Environmental Law Society | Environmental policy & law | Contact via Bison Link |
| FAUNA Pre-Veterinary Club | Animal and ecosystem health | Contact via Bison Link |
Work With Us
The Office of Sustainability hires student interns each semester and welcomes volunteers for events, the campus garden, and data collection. Positions are posted on Howard's career portal and announced through our Instagram (@HUBisonGreen).
Contact Us About Opportunities