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ESF's Dale Travis Lecture Explores Groundbreaking Wolf Research and Indigenous Partnerships
09/25

A video of a wolf hauling a crab trap out of the water stunned viewers around the world, sparking headlines and raising new questions about animal intelligence and behavior. On Sept. 24, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Assistant Professor Kyle Artelle took audiences beyond the viral moment to reveal the remarkable story behind the footage and the groundbreaking research that made it possible.

Featured Alumni: Les Monostory
09/23

Les Monostory ’65 came to ESF from Cleveland, Ohio, inspired by childhood summers at Chautauqua Lake and attracted to the College’s connection with Syracuse University athletics.

SUNY ESF Recognized Among Nation's Best and Greenest Colleges in Princeton Review's 2027 Rankings
09/22

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has been recognized among the nation's leading colleges in multiple 2027 rankings released by The Princeton Review. ESF ranked No. 2 nationally in the publication’s “Green Matters: Everyone Cares about Conservation and earned inclusion in The Best 392 Colleges, Best Colleges in the Northeast, and Green Colleges lists.

ESF at the Forefront of PFAS Research, Innovation, and Clean Water Solutions
09/22

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) participated in a regional convening focused on PFAS research, technology innovation, and industry collaboration hosted by Onondaga County in September.

U.S. News and World Report Ranks SUNY ESF As Top 5 Public School for Northern Region
09/22

U.S. News and World Report announced today that the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) ranks fifth in Public Universities and fifth for Best Value In-State in the Report's Northern region.

ESF Alumni Association to Honor 2026 Graduates of Distinction During Fall Fest: Homecoming and Family Weekend
09/22

The ESF Alumni Association has named three outstanding graduates as recipients of its 2026 Graduates of Distinction awards, recognizing alumni whose professional achievements, leadership, and service embody the mission and spirit of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).

Empire State of Work to Connect ESF Students with Careers in New York State Agencies
09/22

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) hosted Empire State of Work Sept. 16, which brought representatives from New York state agencies to campus to showcase career opportunities available to ESF students and graduates.

SUNY ESF Earns STARS Platinum Again, Secures No. 1 Rankings in Curriculum and Investment
09/22

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has again earned the coveted Platinum rating through the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), while securing top national and global rankings in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI).

SUNY ESF and DEC Partnership Advances Adirondack Stewardship Through Ecological Scorecard Project
09/22

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), through its Adirondack Ecological Center, is helping guide the future of recreation and conservation in the Adirondack Park through its innovative Ecological Scorecard Project, a long-term monitoring initiative developed in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

ESF-Led Air Monitoring Network Gives Real-Time Data During I-81 Construction
09/21

As construction of the Interstate 81 viaduct project continues, Syracuse residents now have access to real-time air quality information through a community-focused monitoring network led by researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).