Student Engagement
Net Impact Student Chapter
In the fall of 2024, the Net Impact Student Chapter was formed that currently includes 50+ members. The Chapter’s mission is to connect students with career opportunities in sustainability, to build career skills via professional development, and to engage in service that promotes the wellbeing of the environment.
In December 2024, the Chapter became an affiliate of the National Net Impact Chapter, a leader in the sustainability chapter community that encompasses over 300 chapters across more than 40 countries.
Sustainability Solutions Challenge
The Sustainability Solutions Challenge (SSC) invites student-led innovations in sustainability at the University of Richmond. Each year has a theme that addresses the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, economic, and social.
Participants are tasked with creating comprehensive ideas that demonstrate a broad impact across these interconnected areas, ensuring meaningful and lasting change. Participants compete in the SSC, gaining valuable experience in entrepreneurship, social enterprise, leadership, and teamwork. Students are encouraged to collaborate across disciplines to develop solutions that influence sustainability culture at the university. Sustainability must be visible, shared, and embraced collectively to create lasting change.
The winning proposal will receive funding, allowing team members to oversee its implementation and leave a lasting legacy of sustainability on campus.
Past Sustainable Solutions Competition Winning Solutions
Weekly Sustainability Brain Teaser
The Weekly Sustainability Brain Teaser is an engaging challenge that promotes awareness of all aspects of sustainability, including environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Each week, a new thought-provoking question is displayed on RSB screens that encourage critical thinking about resource conservation, social equity, and ethical practices. This fun activity not only sharpens problem-solving skills but also fosters a broader dialogue on holistic sustainability and responsible stewardship. Each week, from 12 p.m. on Monday until 6 p.m. Wendsday, a new question will be diplsayed on RSB screens.
Read the question, do your research, and submit your response using the barcode on the screen. The best submission each week wins RSB swag!
