"Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad, let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; they will sing before the Lord." Psalm 96: 11-13

Our Common Ground Website

Check out the new Houghton website, Our Common Ground, for resources, services and educational opportunities to nurture our local economy, human and environmental health and biblically based justice.

AASHE Membership

Houghton College has recently become a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education to further campus efforts toward biblical environmental stewardship. AASHE
AASHE is one of two supporting organizations for the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. Through membership in AASHE, Houghton will receive support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution and in the community.

The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges

This article profiles 308 institutions of higher education in the United States and three in Canada that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation.

Our Commitment

Celebrating and Caring for Creation is a natural part of Houghton's identity and character.  As a Christian college, we share with all Christians the responsibility of stewarding and nurturing the marvelous gift of God's creation.  Read more >

What We’re Doing

We at Houghton are actively looking for ways to change the way we do things here in order to become better stewards of what God has given us.

Upcoming Events

A variety of Creation Care events are scheduled for this Spring.

Dr. Matthew Sleeth Simulcast

Tune in and take part in Dr. Sleeth’s Earth Week Simulcast on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Click here.

Send an email to request information on Creation Care at Houghton.