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From Research Field to Public Art: ESF-Donated Willow Shapes New Thornden Park Installation
10/28
Visitors to Thornden Park can now experience a unique blend of art, landscape, and environmental stewardship through The Paths We Weave, a new public art installation featuring monumental woven willow sculptures crafted with willow donated by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).
ESF Professor René Germain Receives National Award for Family Forest Education Through Landmark Watershed Program
10/27
The forests that help protect the drinking water supply for more than 9 million New Yorkers have also served as a living classroom under the leadership of René Germain in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) Forestry Program and New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
CNY ASM Conference Brings Microbiologists from Central New York and Beyond Together
10/22
The inaugural Central New York Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Conference brought together more than 100 microbiologists, students, and researchers from across the region marking a major milestone for the newly revived chapter.
ESF Honors Rhea Jezer and Damian Vanetti with 2026 Sol Feinstone Environmental Award
10/21
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) presented the 2026 Sol Feinstone Environmental Award to Rhea Jezer, president of Energy21 and Damian Vanetti, senior service director of the Northeast operations for Geosyntec Consultants in recognition of their outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship and community service.
SUNY ESF Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious Fellowship from Nation's Oldest Scholarly Society
10/19
Kate Henderson, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Environmental Biology, was selected as a recipient of the Nancy Halverson Schless Fellowship from the American Philosophical Society, joining a distinguished group of scholars whose work advances understanding across disciplines.
ESF Associate Professor Deepak Kumar Named 2026 Young Engineer of the Year
10/14
Dr. Deepak Kumar, associate professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), has been recognized with the 2026 Young Engineer of the Year Award from the Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC).
SUNY ESF and Upstate Medical University Reintroduce Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program
10/14
Students interested in pursuing careers in medicine will have renewed access to an accelerated pathway through a partnership between the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Upstate Medical University.
ESF Installs Bird-Strike Mitigation Murals During Peak Migration Season
10/14
A new installation on the SUNY ESF campus is literally for the birds. New bird-strike mitigation panels combine research-based design, sustainability, and public art to make campus safer for birds, especially during peak migration season.
Leaders Across Central New York and New York State Reflect on President Joanie Mahoney’s Legacy
10/07
Following yesterday’s announcement that SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) President Joanne "Joanie" Mahoney plans to retire in 2027, leaders from across Central New York and New York state are sharing their appreciation for her leadership and contributions to ESF, higher education, environmental stewardship, and the region.
ESF President Joanie Mahoney Announces Plans to Retire in 2027
10/06
ESF President Joanie Mahoney notified the ESF Board of Trustees, Academic Department Chairs, and her Cabinet that she intends to retire from her role as ESF's President in 2027.