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ESF Students Present Research; Driscoll Earns National Radiation Award
06/29

Dr. Mark S. Driscoll of ESF’s Department of Chemistry and six of Driscoll’s advisees presented research at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards (CIRMS) this spring in Rockville, Maryland.

Inspired at ESF, Leading Change Nationwide: Alumni Earn James Beard Foundation Impact Award
06/29

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) proudly celebrates the achievements of alumni and ReFED co-founders, who were recently recognized with a prestigious James Beard Foundation (JBF) Impact Award for their groundbreaking work addressing food waste and advancing sustainable food systems.

ESF Announces Academic Honors Lists for Spring 2026 Semester
06/25

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to recognize the academic excellence of its undergraduate students by announcing those who have earned a place on the Dean’s, President’s, and President’s 4.0 lists for the fall 2026 semester.

From Fallen Giant to Living Legacy: SUNY ESF Carries the Major Oak Forward
06/25

The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest in England—long believed by legend to have sheltered Robin Hood and his band of outlaws—died on June 16, 2026, at an estimated age of 1,500 years. It is survived by the Robin Hood Oak located on the campus of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).

ESF’s Syracuse Campus Levels Up with Striking New Look That Guides, Welcomes, and Stands Out
06/23

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed a major campus enhancement project with the installation of 34 new exterior signs across its Syracuse campus, strengthening wayfinding, campus identity, and the overall visitor experience.

SUNY ESF's Center for Sustainable Materials Management Receives $3.25 Million to Strengthen and Grow
06/23

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) will receive $3.25 million in new funding through the state’s $425 million Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). This EPF funding, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), will help to advance waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials management across New York.

ESF Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees, Strengthening Leadership for Future Growth
06/17

Governor Kathy Hochul nominated, and the New York State Senate confirmed, the appointment of three new members to the Board of Trustees of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: Mr. Steven T. Noble, Ms. Jessica Ottney Mahar, and Dr. Peter E. Smith. The college looks forward to welcoming these new trustees this summer.

ESF Seeks Input for Potential New Student Housing and Campus Amenities
06/16

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is inviting developers and real estate partners to help shape the next step in expanding student housing options on its Syracuse campus.

ESF Hosts National Malacology Meeting Highlighting Indigenous Wampum Exchange and Mollusk Traditions
06/16

Highlighting Indigenous knowledge and wampum exchange, the 92nd annual meeting of the American Malacological Society (AMS) is being held June 15–19 at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, bringing scientists and students together to explore the cultural and ecological significance of mollusks.

ESF Applauds Expansion of SUNY Reconnect, Increasing Access to Affordable Degrees in High-Demand Fields
06/16

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) today applauded Governor Kathy Hochul’s expansion of the SUNY Reconnect program, a significant step in increasing access to affordable, high-demand degree programs for adult learners across New York state.