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ESF Earns High Marks for Sustainability Curriculum and Initiatives
09/25
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is recognized as a Top Performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). ESF was measured in 17 sustainability impact areas, resulting in Top Performer status in six categories, including a Top 10 ranking for doctoral-granting institutions.
SUNY Chancellor King Names ESF President Mahoney, Student Isabel Valentín to New Sustainability Advisory Council
09/22
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry President Joanie Mahoney and undergraduate student Isabel Valentín, ’24, have been appointed to the SUNY Sustainability Advisory Council by SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. The Council will accelerate SUNY’s leadership on sustainability and climate action and focus on ways to reduce SUNY’s environmental footprint, promote green workforce development programs, spur research and innovation on advanced climate issues, and encourage other applied learning methods.
ESF Professor Dr. Wendong Tao Receives SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund Award
09/21
Dr. Wendong Tao, a professor in the Department of Environmental Resources Engineering at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), is one of eight researchers in the 64-campus SUNY system to receive seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF). The awards were announced Sept. 15 by SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.
Princeton Review Names ESF One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2024
09/20
A new report from The Princeton Review names the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) among the country’s Best 389 Colleges for 2024. ESF — one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future — was also ranked the No. 2 college for being environmentally conscious and among the best colleges in the Northeast.
SUNY ESF Welcomes New Faculty for 2023-24 Academic Year
09/19
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) — one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future — welcomes 22 new faculty members to the College for the 2023-24 academic year
The New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management Hosts Inaugural Symposium: Elevating Solutions Together
09/19
The Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) is hosting an inaugural symposium on Sept. 20 to bring together experts, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest advancements in sustainable materials management. Elevating Solutions Together — which will examine the industry research solutions, policies, and funding to help achieve a circular economy — will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gateway Center at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).
Mighty Oak Monday: Gillian Glessman
09/18
Gillian Glessman was the kind of kid who searched for bugs under rocks and took home every stray animal in the neighborhood. How is she channeling her childhood interests into her future career?
U.S. News Ranks SUNY ESF as a Best College
09/18
New rankings from U.S. News name the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) a Best College. ESF — one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future — earned placement on five lists that highlight the College’s academics, value, social mobility, and engineering programs.
SUNY ESF Hosts Inaugural Career Exploration Event with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Commissioner Basil Seggos
09/12
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is hosting its first-ever DEC @ ESF Day on Friday, Sept. 15. The day-long event is designed to provide students with insight into career paths within the various facets, divisions, and programs of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Mighty Oak Monday: FaithAnn Vanderwalker
09/11
FaithAnn Vanderwalker dreamed about living in the Adirondacks one day. Last year, she got a step closer, gaining an opportunity for a 10-week research fellowship studying snapping turtles at the Newcomb and Cranberry Lake campuses. What award did this research earn her?