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ESF Joins Six SUNY campuses for Internship Exchange Program with University of Puerto Rico and Para La Naturaleza
11/21
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is one of seven SUNYs participating in the second annual internship exchange program in partnership with the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and the conservation organization Para La Naturaleza, providing SUNY students the opportunity to conduct hands-on research to take climate action and improve sustainability.
Meet the Faculty - Obste Therasme
11/19
Obste Therasme from the Department of Sustainable Resources Management shares how he empowers future environmental leaders through systems thinking and life-cycle analysis.
Chancellor King Launches SUNY Academic Momentum Campaign to Boost Retention and Completion
11/17
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced additional financial support and technical assistance to strengthen student retention and completion rates through SUNY’s Academic Momentum Campaign. The campaign was first addressed in Chancellor King’s 2025 State of the University Address to advance evidence-based student retention and success initiatives to support all SUNY students.
Blog: Imagine Yourself Here
11/14
SUNY ESF Professor Featured in Statewide Discussion on Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems
11/12
Dr. John Stella, Professor in the Department of Sustainable Resources Management at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), was featured in a blog post by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) titled “How to Protect Ecosystems That Need Groundwater. The interview highlights new science on the ecological importance of groundwater to rivers, wetlands, and forests in California’s increasingly water-stressed landscape.
Meet the Faculty - Deepak Kumar
11/12
Dr. Deepak Kumar of ESF’s Chemical Engineering department empowers students to turn sustainability into action — combining hands-on learning and cutting-edge research to make a real-world impact.
SUNY ESF Engineering Programs Earn ABET Re-Accreditation
11/11
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has earned re-accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for all three of its undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Mighty Oaks Cross Country Teams Clinch Fifth Straight National Title
11/09
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Mighty Oaks cross country teams extended their dynasty, claiming their fifth consecutive USCAA national championships. The women’s squad made history with a perfect score — a first for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.
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.
New Report Identifies Key Opportunities to Strengthen Recycling Across New York State
11/05
The Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) in partnership with Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), has released a new report, “Current Recycling Systems in NYS: Residential, Commercial and Facilities Analysis,” offering the most comprehensive look to date at the state’s recycling infrastructure.