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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
11.20.2025
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Undeniable Passion for Sustainable Business Leadership link-arrow link-arrow

An HSI student leader combines her passion for creating a sustainable future with her excitement for the finance industry.
Sustainability
11.13.2025
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Student Leaders Attend 2025 Sustainability in Higher Education Conference link-arrow link-arrow

Student leaders learned from and networked with sustainability professionals and students from other campuses at a three-day conference.
Sustainability
11.10.2025
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The Personal Impact of Composting link-arrow link-arrow

A student's commitment to composting makes an impact on campus and in their daily life.