Environmental

Environmental Sustainability

TAMIU prides itself on its relationship with the community and shared landscape with wild fauna in its approach to environmental sustainability. The walkable campus is environmentally friendly with its use of greenspace, natural local vegetation, and more!

Many resources have been deployed to turn TAMIU from its traditional maroon to "Green" through use of the following:

Improving the University's irrigation system, saving millions of dollars over 20 years
Updating plumbing fixtures to minimize water waste on campus
Replacing outdated HVAC equipment with chilled water fan coil units, reducing possible points of failure, onsite noise generation, and reducing energy use
Interior and exterior LED lighting upgrades
Utility meter upgrades to monitor energy use on campus.
Automatic light-control sensors
Commingled recycling
Energy-efficient appliances
Electric utility vehicles
Low-flow water fixtures and water bottle refilling stations
Community garden

Earth Day

TAMIU celebrates this annual event demonstrating support for global environmental action, conservation, and protection of Earth's natural habitats. Various events throughout the day/week routinely occur focusing on elements of sustainability and responsible practices.

Earth Day 2025 Event Summary

Texas A&M International University proudly hosted its annual Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2025. The event engaged students, faculty, and staff in a series of interactive and sustainability-focused activities, including solar-powered smoothie demonstrations, green pledge commitments, and a tree adoption initiative to promote campus greening efforts. Participants also joined the “Lights Out” observance, highlighting the importance of energy conservation.

This year's Earth Day celebration successfully encouraged environmental awareness, hands-on learning, and a shared commitment to sustainable practices within the TAMIU community.

In the News

CAMPUS: Earth Day Festival brings in donations (5/16/22)
TAMIU CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH NEW BIKE REPAIR STATION (4/21/22)
TAMIU, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC RECEIVE ENERGY CONSERVATION INCENTIVE (4/9/19)
TAMIU CELEBRATES EARTH WEEK 2017 (4/3/17)
TAMIU STUDENTS ‘DIG-IN’ FOR EARTH DAY GARDEN (4/24/08)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) oversees environmental compliance, initiatives, and stewardship on campus. Members serve as liaisons to their departments, assist with implementation of compliance initiatives, and voice environmental concerns as well as educate members of the TAMIU community on environmental matters.

EAC Roster

EAC Bylaws