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Public Input Sought on American Chestnut Project
06/16
You can play a vital role in restoring the American chestnut tree to northeastern forests by participating in the open comment period for the blight-tolerant ‘Darling’ variety developed by researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).
ESF Announces Academic Honors Lists for Spring 2025 Semester
06/16
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to recognize the academic excellence of its undergraduate students by announcing those who have earned a place on the Dean’s, President’s, and President’s 4.0 lists for the spring 2025 semester.
ESF Alumni Jesse and Betsy Fink Commit $2 Million to Campaign for ESF
06/12
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) alums Jesse Fink ’79 and Betsy Fink ’79 have committed $2 million to the recently announced $40 million Campaign for ESF. Longtime champions of environmental innovation and education, the Finks have doubled their investment in the Betsy and Jesse Fink Career Development Program and expanded their support for two cornerstone initiatives at ESF: the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment (CNPE) and the Restoration Science Center (RSC).
Graduates of ESF’s Ranger School Honored During Ceremony
06/10
Awards and honors were bestowed upon graduates of SUNY ESF’s Ranger School during recent commencement exercises.
Adirondack Interpretive Center Celebrates New Exhibits
05/27
A new exhibit at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s (ESF) Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) showcasing the College’s role in the Adirondacks, New York state, and around the world, was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sunday, May 25 at the AIC.
ESF Launches Historic $40 Million Campaign to Support Students, Campus, and Research
05/21
With a vision for the future and gratitude for its supporters, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) officially launched the Campaign for ESF the most ambitious fundraising initiative in the College’s history. Announced at a celebration held at Palladian Hall in Syracuse, the campaign seeks to raise $40 million—double the goal of the College’s last capital campaign—and has already secured $35 million in commitments.
ESF’s Ranger School to Celebrates its Graduates May 24
05/20
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will hold commencement for Associate of Applied Science graduates from its Ranger School in Wanakena, N.Y., at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24 at the Clifton-Fine Central School in Star Lake.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Receives the Exemplary Researcher Award
05/14
Dr. Deepak Kumar was named Exemplary Researcher for 2025-26 at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). This award recognizes active researchers with outstanding publication records, impactful research programs, and strong mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
ESF Graduates Class of 2025
05/10
Graduates of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) were reminded that they are uniquely prepared to address and help solve today’s global challenges. The College awarded 377 degrees, including 37 master’s degrees and 16 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, during Commencement exercises held Saturday, May 10 at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview.
Caps Off to the Class of 2025: ESF Prepares to Celebrate Student Achievements
05/07
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will award 377 degrees, including 37 master’s degrees and 16 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, during the 2025 May Commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview.
