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SUNY ESF Receives Highest Platinum Rating for Sustainability Achievements
05/14

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has earned a STARS Platinum rating, the highest distinction in higher education sustainability. Awarded by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the rating is based on an internationally recognized framework for measuring campus sustainability performance. The rigorous, data-driven Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) program places ESF among just four colleges and universities internationally to achieve Platinum status under the updated STARS 3.0 criteria.

ESF’s Ranger School to Celebrate its Graduates
05/13

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will hold commencement for Associate of Applied Science graduates of the ESF Ranger School in Wanakena, N.Y., at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Clifton-Fine Central School in Star Lake.

ESF Class of 2026 Encouraged to ‘Dare Mighty Things’
05/08

“Dare mighty things.” This was the charge given to graduates of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) by honorary degree recipient Basil Seggos during commencement exercises May 9, at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview.

Meet the Faculty - Jenny Frank
05/06

A dynamic look at how ESF blends sustainability education, renewable energy research, and hands-on student experiences to prepare the next generation of climate leaders.

ESF Prepares to Celebrate Student Achievements at May Commencement
05/06

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will award 399 bachelor degrees, including 63 graduate degrees during Commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 in the newly renamed Joanie Mahoney Pavilion at Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview.

President Mahoney To Be Recognized with Honorary Degree from Syracuse University
05/06

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) President Joanie Mahoney will be among those recognized with honorary degrees from Syracuse University at SU’s 2026 Commencement on Sunday, May 10. Mahoney will also deliver the SU College of Law commencement address for the Class of 2026. That ceremony on Friday, May 8,in the JMA Wireless Dome.

SUNY Chancellor Honors Six ESF Faculty and Staff for Excellence
05/05

Six employees of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) were honored by Chancellor John B. King, Jr. for outstanding service to the State University of New York.

Dr. John Stella Named ESF Exemplary Researcher
05/05

Dr. John Stella has been named ESF Exemplary Researcher for 2026-27 at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The Exemplary Researcher Award recognizes active researchers who demonstrate outstanding publication records, impactful research programs and strong mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.

SUNY and ESF Fundraising Continues Upward Trend
04/30

The 2024-25 SUNY Fundraising Survey Report, released last month, shows growing philanthropic support across the SUNY system, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), even as higher education navigates significant change. SUNY is the nation’s largest comprehensive system of public education.

Meet the Faculty - Kyle Artelle
04/29

Kyle Artelle of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry discusses how Indigenous knowledge, conservation science, and innovative wildlife research are shaping the future of environmental stewardship.