The University of Oregon has been awarded the top rating by a new Princeton Review survey of academic institutions dubbed “The Green Honor Roll“. The home of the Fighting Ducks received top honors for its diligent preparation of students on environmental and sustainability issues and its commitment to making its campus in lovely Eugene, Oregon green and sustainable.

The U of O offers more than 200 sustainability related courses highlighted by an internationally recognized green chemistry program in how to reduce hazardous waste. Journalism, Business and Law Schools at the University are chocked full of award-winning, environmentally minded faculty teaching the next generation the importance of sustainability in all walks of life. Plus the campus sports more than it fair share of LEED-certified, environmentally friendly buildings.

You can takepart in learning more about the environmental movement of the future by checking out the University of Oregon’s Environmental Studies Program.

LINKS:

Business Wire: University of Oregon Receives Publication’s Highest Honor for Sustainability

MSN Money: The Princeton Review Gives 534 Colleges ‘Green Ratings’ in New 2009 Editions of Its Annual College Guides and Website Profiles of Schools

NY Times: The Campus Green, Greener, Greenest