University of Kentucky receives STARS silver rating for sustainability achievements

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2026) — The University of Kentucky has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. 

The University of Kentucky’s STARS report is publicly available on the STARS website.

This is the fourth consecutive silver rating for the university, signaling both a legacy of work and a steadfast commitment to foster a balanced approach to sustainability that considers environmental, social and economic impacts in every facet of the university’s activities and operations.