“The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) annual conference is the largest stage in North America to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities.” – AASHE website aashe.org

Students who are able to attend this conference receive invaluable networking, educational experiences, and gain a broader understanding of sustainability in higher education. The student who attended the conference in Portland, Oregon, Mae Rohrbach, attended a variety of workshops and presentations along with the student summit to engage sustainability leaders on other campuses.