Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.62
Liaison Michael Kensler
Submission Date Jan. 11, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Auburn University
IN-1: Innovation 1

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Paula Hunker
Operational Director for PUSH
Hunger Solutions Institute
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH)

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :

In February of 2014 the Hunger Solutions Institute of Auburn University, in collaboration with the Association of Public Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), held a high-level interactive forum to discuss the role universities can collectively play to end hunger. The gathering drew in 70 leaders from 30 universities throughout the Americas. The result was the Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutrition Security. This statement outlines activities university presidents can pursue to prioritize food and nutrition on their campuses, including research, teaching, outreach, and student engagement.

The Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH) campaign is providing university presidents and students the resources they need to help commit their universities to a food-and-nutrition-secure world.


A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):

This commitment emerged at a February, 2014 meeting at Auburn University of 70 leaders from 30 universities. Since the PUSH initiative was launched in December, 2014, 82 college and university presidents on five continents have signed on to the commitment and joined Presidents United to Solve Hunger.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
Yes or No
Curriculum Yes
Research Yes
Campus Engagement Yes
Public Engagement Yes
Air & Climate No
Buildings No
Dining Services No
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Health, Wellbeing & Work Yes
Investment No

Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
Food Security; Nutrition

The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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