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1911 Society Reaches Historic Milestone Surpassing 100 Members in 2024-25 Fiscal Year
09/05
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to announce that the 1911 Society has reached a historic milestone of 100 members during the 2024-25 fiscal year, which concluded on June 30.
Meet the Faculty - Jamie Shinn
09/03
Meet Dr. Jamie Shinn — a human geographer at SUNY ESF exploring how water shapes communities, culture, and resilience.”
Meet the Faculty - Aidan Ackerman
08/27
Watch a short video interview with Aidan Ackerman, a faculty member at SUNY ESF, reflecting on his decision to join the college and the impact of his work.
SUNY ESF Appoints Seth Thompson as Chief Diversity Officer
08/26
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) appointed Seth A. Thompson as its new Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) effective Aug. 19. Thompson brings over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, diversity programming, and student support services, with a proven track record of fostering inclusive campus environments.
SUNY ESF Brings Science Matters to the NYS Fair
08/19
Science is interactive and fun at the New York State Fair, thanks to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). From Aug. 20–29, fairgoers can dive into interactive exhibits, meet the scientists and students working to improve our world, and discover why Science Matters.
ESF Welcomes Newest Mighty Oaks to Campus
08/17
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) campus welcomes its incoming undergraduate class for fall 2025 with a full slate of activities to help the College’s newest students get acclimated to their new home away from home.
Princeton Review Names ESF One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026
08/14
The Princeton Review names the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) among the country’s Best 391 Colleges for 2026. ESF was also ranked the No. 4 college for being environmentally conscious and among the best colleges in the Northeast, and No. 6 in Green Matters: Everyone Cares about Conservation.
Forests’ Future Front and Center
08/04
Northern hardwood forests are iconic but managing them takes more than admiration. It requires smart, sometimes tough decisions that balance our love for nature with the realities of climate change, forest health, and economic needs.
Live from The College Tour – It’s ESF
07/21
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will be featured on The College Tour, a television show streaming on Amazon Prime that takes a reimagines the college search. The episode premieres Thursday, July 17 on ESF’s website.
Chancellor King Kicks Off SUNY ESF Adirondack Summer Experience for New York City High School Students
07/21
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. kicked off what will be a summer of environmental science opportunities for New York City high school students through SUNY ESF’s Timbuctoo Climate Science and Careers Summer Institute.