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Meet the Faculty - Cynthia Downs
11/05

ESF alum and biology professor Dr. Cynthia Downs shares how her love of hands-on science brought her full circle—back to the campus that inspired her to explore, question, and make a difference.

Sweet Support: Maple Syrup Sales Give Back to Food Bank
11/04

This holiday season, you can help fight food insecurity in our community by buying ESF maple syrup! With each purchase, a percentage will be donated to the Food Bank of CNY.

SUNY ESF Rated Top Performer in 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
10/30

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) continues to be recognized as a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). ESF was measured in 13 sustainability impact areas, resulting in Top Performer status in 5 categories, including a No. 6 ranking for doctoral-granting institutions.

Meet the Faculty - Paul Hirsch
10/29

Dr. Paul Hirsch of ESF’s Environmental Studies department shares how he found his home at ESF and helps students turn their passion for the environment into meaningful, real-world impact.

Meet the Faculty - Jean Yang
10/22

Professor Jean Yang shows how ESF’s landscape architecture program blends art, ecology, and culture to inspire students to design spaces that truly connect people and the planet.

ESF to Honor Mayor Ben Walsh, Phil Bousquet with Sol Feinstone Environmental Award
10/21

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will present the 2025 Sol Feinstone Environmental Award to Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and Phil Bousquet, founding member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship and community service.

Building Mass Timber Workshop Equips Faculty with Tools to Advance Sustainable Construction Education
10/20

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), a national leader in environmental and sustainable education, is hosting the Building Mass Timber Workshop from Oct. 20–22 in collaboration with Think Wood and with support from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities.

ESF Researchers Tapped for Grant to Forecast Aquatic Invasions in Lake Champlain Basin Using Advanced DNA Technology
10/20

A research team from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has been recommended for a two-year grant from the Lake Champlain Sea Grant to pioneer a new, high-tech approach in the fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS).

Meet the Faculty - Elie Gurarie
10/15

Dr. Elie Gurarie shares how his journey to ESF combines wildlife research, math, and human connection — inspiring students to see that wildlife and people are always part of the same story.

SUNY Chancellor King Launches Outdoors for All Program
10/12

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the launch of SUNY’s ”Outdoors for All“ program to promote inclusivity, sustainability, wellness, and community development while at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).