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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Sweet Support: Maple Syrup Sales Give Back to Food Bank
11/04

This holiday season, you can help fight food insecurity in our community by buying ESF maple syrup! With each purchase, a percentage will be donated to the Food Bank of CNY.

SUNY ESF Rated Top Performer in 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
10/30

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) continues to be recognized as a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). ESF was measured in 13 sustainability impact areas, resulting in Top Performer status in 5 categories, including a No. 6 ranking for doctoral-granting institutions.

Meet the Faculty - Paul Hirsch
10/29

Dr. Paul Hirsch of ESF’s Environmental Studies department shares how he found his home at ESF and helps students turn their passion for the environment into meaningful, real-world impact.

Meet the Faculty - Jean Yang
10/22

Professor Jean Yang shows how ESF’s landscape architecture program blends art, ecology, and culture to inspire students to design spaces that truly connect people and the planet.