Geographic Advantage, Visionary Philanthropy, and Strategic Growth: Virginia Wesleyan University's Rise as a Sustainability Leader in Higher Education

Abstract

As a result of strategic leadership from all levels of campus, the university's geographic advantage, and visionary philanthropy, Virginia Wesleyan University has grown into a higher education leader in environmental sustainability. The university fosters community engagement and inspires responsible environmental action at every level of the institution through targeted fundraising from individuals and grant-making organizations. Its commitment to environmental education and stewardship extends beyond the classroom by integrating green practices into academic programs and campus initiatives from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Tokyo, Japan.