Basil Seggos to Receive Honorary Degree from SUNY ESFFormer New York State DEC commissioner honored at May 9 commencement04/28/2026The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry will award an honorary degree to Basil Seggos, partner and senior policy director at Foley Hoag and the longest tenured commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in recognition of his national leadership on climate, energy and environmental policy. The honorary degree will be bestowed at commencement exercises 2 p.m., May 9 at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview.imageA professional head-and-shoulders portrait shows a person wearing a dark blazer over a light-colored collared shirt, standing indoors. The background features large windows and softly blurred modern seating elements, creating a bright, contemporary setting.Basil Seggos