USC Earns Top ‘Green’ Rating

The University of South Carolina has earned a top “green” rating by the Princeton Review, scoring 95 out of a possible 99.
The university was rated higher than all public colleges in South Carolina and earned the second highest rating among all universities in the Southeastern Conference. The University of Florida earned a rating of 97. Under the leadership of President Harris Pastides, the university has strengthened its commitment to taking steps at every level of campus to create a community that is healthier and more engaged in environmental matters.

Examples of campus greening this past year are many, including the replacement of all incandescent light bulbs with energy- and money-saving compact fluorescent bulbs, the use of green cleaning products by custodial staff and vendors on campus and the launch of the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market, which makes fresh and organic vegetables and foods available to the campus and surrounding community.  The newest example of campus greening is the opening of the fourth green building, a new residence hall for South Carolina honors students, this week.