SUNY ESF
2026 News Archive

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SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates ESF Adirondack Summer Experience for NYC High School Students
07/23

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated SUNY ESF’s Timbuctoo Climate Science and Careers Summer Institute program for New York City high school students. The institute is named after Timbuctoo, a historic black suffrage settlement in the mid-1800s, located in the Adirondacks, that created electoral access and opportunity. The program connects students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, with hands-on environmental research, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities.

SUNY ESF and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Connect Bronx Students to College-Level Environmental Science Education and Stewardship Experiences
07/21

Building on a successful partnership, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) are continuing to invest in the next generation of environmental leaders through the Garden 2 Market and Urban Ecology Teen Internship programs. These transformative initiatives provide Bronx high school students with immersive experiences in environmental science, ecological restoration, urban agriculture, and college-level learning.

SUNY ESF and Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation Launch Transformative New Engineering Experience for High School Students
07/20

ESF, in partnership with the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation (SPPF), will welcome 35 rising high school seniors to its Syracuse campus for the first-ever Explore Engineering Summer Program, taking place Aug. 2–7, 2026.

Write Out Syracuse Awarded $34,000 Community Grant from CNY Community Foundation
07/17

Write Out Syracuse, in partnership with the City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services, received a $34,000 community grant from the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) to support writing workshops and a new “poetry path” installation in city parks.

ESF Hosts SUNY Leaders to Advance Student Success Through Academic Momentum Campaign
07/17

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed colleagues from the State University of New York (SUNY) to campus on July 13 to discuss ways to strengthen student success through SUNY's Academic Momentum Campaign, a systemwide initiative designed to help more students persist, progress, and graduate.

SUNY ESF Introduces Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
07/16

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has launched a new Advanced Certificate in Indigenous Peoples and the Environment, a graduate program designed to prepare environmental professionals to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous Nations in research, conservation, restoration, and natural resource management.

SUNY ESF Summer Science Corps Expands Environmental Learning Opportunities for Local Youth
07/14

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is preparing for another summer of hands-on environmental education as its Summer Science Corps (SSC) program enters its third year, connecting elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Central New York with environmental science, local ecology, and career opportunities in STEM fields.

ESF and The MOST Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Changemakers at Summer Science Week
07/13

From conducting hydrology experiments and making paper at SUNY ESF to exploring the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center, students attending ESF Summer Science Week will experience environmental science in action July 20–24. Campers will also participate in an urban bioblitz and scavenger hunt, engaging directly with local ecosystems and sustainability initiatives throughout Central New York.

ESF and MOST Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Changemakers at Summer Science Week
07/09

From conducting hydrology experiments and making paper at SUNY ESF to exploring the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center, students attending SUNY ESF Summer Science Week will experience environmental science in action July 20–24. Campers will also participate in an urban bioblitz and scavenger hunt, engaging directly with local ecosystems and sustainability initiatives throughout Central New York.

SUNY ESF Celebrates Class of 2025 with Standout Career Success and 91% Placement Rate
07/09

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Class of 2025 is translating an ESF education into career success at an impressive rate, with 91% of graduates reporting employment or continued education following graduation, according to the College’s First Destination Survey.