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  • FOD's Molly Kathleen Recognized in USAC Spotlight

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | January 16, 2026
    Molly Kathleen, Zero Waste Manager for Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), was recognized by the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) in its Staff in the Spotlight. According to Kathleen's nominator: "Their ability to create an inclusive, respectful environment empowers everyone involved to take pride in their role and contribute to the university’s mission.” The committee...
    Molly Kathleen headshot

  • In the News: FOD Featured on CBS Evening News

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | November 26, 2025
    CBS Evening News traveled to Ohio Stadium and that team up north's stadium to keep the rivalry strong and see which team diverts the most waste from the landfill during and after home game days. Lately, that's been Ohio State, where Mary Leciejewski is associate director of environmental sustainability. "I mean, it just comes with the territory," Leciejewski said. In this competition, armies of...
    Mary Leciejewski talking with a CBS News reporter at Ohio Stadium.

  • Ohio State ranked 28th on the Princeton Review’s list of Top 50 Green Colleges

    Jake Rahe | October 30, 2025
    Ohio State has been ranked 28th on the Princeton Review’s list of Top 50 Green Colleges. This is the first time Ohio State has been recognized for this distinction and is the highest ranked school in the Big Ten. More than 25 survey data points were analyzed to tally Green Rating scores. The rating was developed to provide a measure of a school's performance as an environmentally aware and...

  • Ohio State Students Help Shape the Future of Zero Waste and Operations

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 22, 2025
    Behind every compost bin, recycling audit and sustainability tabling event at Ohio State is a passionate team of student interns working to help make the university a leader in zero-waste practices. These interns are not only gaining hands-on experience, they’re also helping shape a more sustainable campus. For many of the students, the internship is more than just a job. “I am interning with the...
    Six interns stand, smiling for a photo outside.

  • In the News: Ohio State Continues to Lead the Way in Sustainability Efforts

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 26, 2025
    For the third consecutive year, Ohio State Athletics has been recognized as a national leader in sustainable athletics, receiving the 2025 Play to Zero Waste Champion Award from the Green Sports Alliance. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our operations team and the many collaborators who support our sustainability efforts," said Logan Gould, Zero Waste Coordinator for...
    Green Sports Alliance Award

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