Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 69.72
Liaison Jim Walker
Submission Date June 6, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of Texas at Austin
IN-50: Innovation D

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Trees to Treasure

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:

Now, students can own a piece of the Forty Acres with an artisan diploma frame. Made from wood sourced from campus, each diploma frame is a unique piece of art made through sustainable practices. The Texas Trees to Treasures Collection is a partnership between the Texas Exes and UT’s Landscape Services and Office of Sustainability that works to extend the life of downed trees from the Forty Acres. The products are handmade in Austin and vary by wood grain and texture.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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