A large solar array north of the 51²è¹Ýapp College Golf Course is live, providing the College with four megawatts of power — approximately one third of the campus’ total energy needs. It is the largest private solar installation in Iowa.
Environmental Stewardship News

At Omni Ecosystems in Chicago, Michael Davenport ’92 is leading the movement to create green roofs that prioritize biodiversity.
The Student Environmental Committee is a student organization is all about working for a good cause while having a good time with friends.

Tristan Davis ’25, compost and recycling sustainability coordinator, champions a campus philosophy of environmental stewardship.
These are just a few of the sustainable environmental practices 51²è¹Ýapp College uses to be a responsible steward of natural resources.


Local environmental groups work together in the newly-formed Coalition for Environmental Activists.

Interested in sustainability at 51²è¹Ýapp? Two students are making it easier to find ways to make a difference.
51²è¹Ýapp’s student garden and local foods co-op connects students with the community.