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Dr. Deepak Kumar Receives the Exemplary Researcher Award
05/14

Dr. Deepak Kumar was named Exemplary Researcher for 2025-26 at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). This award recognizes active researchers with outstanding publication records, impactful research programs, and strong mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.

ESF Graduates Class of 2025
05/10

Graduates of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) were reminded that they are uniquely prepared to address and help solve today’s global challenges. The College awarded 377 degrees, including 37 master’s degrees and 16 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, during Commencement exercises held Saturday, May 10 at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview.

Caps Off to the Class of 2025: ESF Prepares to Celebrate Student Achievements
05/07

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will award 377 degrees, including 37 master’s degrees and 16 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, during the 2025 May Commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview.

Dr. Yaqi You Honored with Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
05/06

Dr. Yaqi You at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has been honored as one of the inaugural faculty awardees of the Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. The honor awards early-career faculty research and scholarly achievements across SUNY’s colleges and universities.

Dr. David Newman Named SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
05/06

Dr. David Newman at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), has been appointed a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, one of the highest honors conferred by the State University of New York.

ESF Faculty, Staff Honored by SUNY Chancellor
05/05

Five 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.

ESF Track and Field Teams Dominate National Championships
05/02

The ESF men's and women's track and field teams soared to victory at the USCAA National Track and Field Championships held at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Both teams clinched the top spot, with the women defending their championship title and the men rising from last year's second-place finish to claim first.

Sam and Carol Nappi Donate $2 Million to Fund Algal Bloom Research Initiative on Skaneateles Lake
05/01

A $2 million gift from Sam and Carol Nappi to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will support expanded research into the cause of algal blooms - both harmful (HAB) and non-toxic - can impact recreation, aesthetics, and human health on Skaneateles Lake and its watershed as a living laboratory.

SUNY Honors ESF Students with Chancellor’s Awards
05/01

Two SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) students received the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating student by SUNY.

ESF Timber Sports Team Sweeps Spring Meet
04/30

For the first time in ESF history, the Timber Sports team took home spring meet championship trophies in all three divisions - Men's, Women's, and Jack and Jill.