Duquesne Included Among Princeton Review’s 322 Green Colleges

Duquesne is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review, which profiles the University in the fourth annual edition of its free downloadable book, The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges.

The Princeton Review selected the schools for the guide based on a 50-question survey it conducted in 2012 of administrators at hundreds of four-year colleges. It analyzed data from the survey about the schools’ course offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation to measure their commitment to the environment and to sustainability.

In the guide’s profile on Duquesne, The Princeton Review highlights the fact that the University has produced most of its electricity from its on-campus cogeneration plant for nearly 15 years. “As a result of the energy generation and renewable energy purchase enabled by the credits, Duquesne University relies 100 percent on clean energy,” the guide states. “Duquesne has improved its waste-diversion efforts, increased its usage of VOC-free products and implemented greener practices in facilities maintenance.”

The profile also recognizes Duquesne partnering with vendors in its green efforts; mentions the award-winning MBA in sustainability program; and promotes applied research conducted by the Center for Environmental Research and Education.

“We are truly pleased to recommend Duquesne University in this book to the many students seeking colleges that practice and promote environmentally responsible choices and practices,” said Robert Franek, senior vice president/publisher for The Princeton Review.

The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges is the only free comprehensive resource of its kind and can be downloaded at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide and www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide.