RVCC Named Among Most Environmentally Friendly Colleges In The Country

Branchburg, NJ -- Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) was named as one the most environmentally friendly colleges in the United States.

RVCC was awarded the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Award during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

RVCC was one of only 11 colleges and universities in the nation honored with a Green Ribbon award.

The U.S. Secretary of Education John King and other federal officials recognized RVCC for its programs and policies.

“Raritan Valley Community College has been an environmental leader for more than a decade,” stated Dr. Michael J. McDonough, president of RVCC in a release. “RVCC has earned a dozen environmental awards, offers innovative sustainability courses and degree programs, and provides extensive community service and health education programs. RVCC was the first community college in the country to sign an environmental stewardship agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency, and we were the first community college in the country to run an energy-saving cogeneration plant, which has contributed to an emissions reduction of 51 percent since 2005.”

The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be found at here. A report with highlights on the 73 honorees can be found here.

More information on the federal recognition award can be found here.