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Hanley Sustainability Institute

Established in 2014 by a transformational gift from George and Amanda Hanley. The Hanley Sustainability Institute’s (HSI) shared vision builds on decades of environmental and sustainability education, research, and community outreach. HSI positions UD students, staff and faculty as leaders in the emerging and transdisciplinary field of sustainability. Through deepening existing partnerships and developing many new partnerships on and off campus, HSI is working with the University and Dayton community to make progress toward our goal of a more sustainable campus and community and becoming a leader in sustainability education and research. HSI's 2021 strategic plan describes that work as connecting to the four emphasis areas found below.

Passion and purpose

Through deepening existing partnerships and developing many new partnerships on and off campus, the Hanley Sustainability Institute is working with the University and Dayton community to make progress towards our goal of a more sustainable campus and community and becoming a leader in sustainability education.

HSI Blog
Sustainability 04.26.23

As the Hanley Sustainability institute worked on updating its website, Student Leaders were given the unique opportunity to be involved with the process of the makeover.

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Sustainability 04.19.23

As a part of the Hanley Sustainability Institute, one student has begun to understand the scope of how much the University of Dayton participates in regional initiatives.

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In the news
Sustainability 02.13.23

A new Hanley Sustainability Institute program is connecting sustainability student leaders with local sustainability professionals.

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06.03.22

The University of Dayton has appointed Don Pair, a 30-year faculty member, as executive director of its Hanley Sustainability Institute. 

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