Humanities, Morris
Revamping Morris Model’s Sustainability Strategy: Unveiling the Strategic Plan 2.0
Griffin Peck, the Morris Model coordinator, initiated a planning effort to update and expand the scope of our sustainability strategic vision for the Morris community. This work included using the SDGs as a framework as they established new goals and priorities.
WCROC and UMM 500kw agrivoltaic installation featured in Agweek
WCROC has been featured in different news outlets regarding the new 500kw agrivoltaic installation completed in partnership with the University of Minnesota - Morris.
Morris Model wins second Department of Energy competition to energize rural communities
The Morris Model team was recently notified that they were selected as one of the 33 winners in the second phase of the Energizing Rural Communities Prize.
MPR News: Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals
Morris is a small town in western Minnesota with big clean energy goals.
UMN Morris Recognized for Student Voting
The University of Minnesota Morris has been recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.
UMN Morris Sustainability Forum 2022 - Raises Up Indigenous Voices and Promotes SDGs
On December 2, 2022 the Morris Campus Student Association hosted a Sustainability Forum to celebrate the diversity of sustainability activity happening across campus and the community of Morris.
The Morris Model Featured in NY Times
Across the country, local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in some cases bridging partisan divides. Their role will become increasingly important - including efforts right here in Morris, MN.