The Outstanding University Affiliate Award is presented to a certified Keep Louisiana Beautiful University Affiliate that has demonstrated strong leadership and a growing presence in their campus community. Not only have the efforts of the Affiliate resulted in visible and measurable changes, but they’ve also led to a cultural shift, with more students, faculty, and staff committed to reducing waste, preventing litter, and improving the appearance of their campus.
Led by Sustainability Director Helena Robinson, Keep Xavier University of Louisiana Beautiful and XULU Green have set a new standard for what a University Affiliate can accomplish. In 2025, Xavier students removed 675 pounds of litter, planted 27 trees, launched a campus-wide recycling program, and participated in national initiatives like Campus Race to Zero Waste, collecting 17.5 tons of recyclables and ranking 39 out of 94 schools. Through hands-on internships, student groups, and signature events like XU Yard Thrift, they’ve made sustainability both accessible and fun, engaging students across campus and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
