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Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment (SHINE)
Supporting, encouraging, and contributing to a diverse and sustainable world
Our purpose is to improve planning and coordination for sustainability on campus, increase the implementation of sustainable initiatives and practices on campuses, and support education on sustainability inside and out of the classroom.
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NMU Sustainability Rating
Northern Michigan University's STARS rating, determined by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education as a measure of universities' performance related to sustainability, advanced to silver in 2020. The rating system factors in academics and research, operations, administration/planning and engagement.
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Community Partnerships
SHINE aligns with partners that offer resources and best practices for social good and brings together those making a positive impact on their employees, communities, and environment.
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On Campus Initiatives
SHINE strives to protect NMU’s beautiful physical surroundings by promoting awareness and responsibility and inspiring innovative sustainable solutions, behavioral changes, and environmental ethics.
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Student Initiatives
SHINE’s peer-to-peer education program offers students the resources and knowledge to solve sustainability issues and encourages habit modification to make a collective difference on campus.
- EcoReps — a student sustainability peer-to-peer education program
- The Green Fund
- Sustainable Business & Enterprise Creation
- Paid Student Internship Opportunities
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Thought Leadership
SHINE writes sustainability narratives and implements transformational sustainability projects by providing insight and actionable recommendations based on research, strategy, and big picture ideas.

Contact Us
Please get in touch if you have questions, would like to learn more, or have an idea to share.
- General sustainability - Sarah Mittlefehldt, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Sustainability, smittlef@nmu.edu
- Energy-related - Kathy Richards, Associate VP Engineering/Planning/Facilities, kathrich@nmu.edu
- Recycling-related - Brandon Sager, Assistant Director-Facilities, brsager@nmu.edu
- Food-related - Paul Schoonveld, Director of Dining Services