To support the Duke Kunshan University (DKU) community in monitoring both indoor and outdoor air quality, DKU officially launched its campus-wide air quality monitoring system in February 2025, making it a pioneer in the Chinese higher education sector. The system includes 63 indoor air quality sensors, 2 outdoor sensors and 12 HVAC sensors. Key parameters include PM2.5, CO₂, TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds), O₃, relative humidity (RH) and temperature, with updates every hour. All DKU community members can access real-time data through the application portal or the WeChat mini application. The monitoring system not only helps the DKU community better understand local environmental conditions and increase awareness of air quality, but it also serves as a valuable resource for education and research. The first DKU Air Quality Report is currently being developed by faculty with support from undergraduate student researchers analyzing the data. Several faculty members have already begun using these datasets for research – an example of how sustainability features can be transformed into resources for education and scholarship. This model demonstrates the potential to connect other campus green facilities with teaching and research through applied sustainability learning opportunities in the future.