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Hanley Sustainability Institute

Progressing Sustainability

The Hanley Sustainability Institute works 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 also provides opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and participate in faculty-mentored research.

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Est. in 2014

with a gift from George and Amanda Hanley

Mentored Research

for undergraduate students through SURF

Why Sustainability?

The Hanley Sustainability Institute and its sustainability program provide students with a broad base of skills in the emerging field of sustainability. Students studying in sustainability learn how to work across disciplines to identify and solve sustainability problems.

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Experiential Learning

Students from across UD are involved in sustainability efforts through the Hanley Sustainability Institute and its Sustainability program. Courses, student-run programs and faculty-mentored research allow students to gain experience in real-world situations.

Explore the Sustainability Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Sustainability
2.6.2026
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Changing UD’s Clothing Culture Through Accessibility and Engagement link-arrow link-arrow

The Clothing Swap initiative reduces textile waste and gives gently-used, unwanted clothing items a second life, while providing students an opportunity to donate their clothes and refresh their wardrobes at no cost.
Sustainability
12.16.2025
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Sustainability Reports link-arrow link-arrow

An HSI student leader connected with a UD alumna to learn the intricacies of sustainability reporting.
Sustainability
12.11.2025
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Plastic Alternatives: Applying Zero Waste Experience link-arrow link-arrow

A biochemistry major explores alternatives to single-use plastic silverware on campus.