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SUNY Chancellor King Presents ESF's First Fall 2027 Acceptance Letter to Local High School Senior at State Fair
08/31

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. presented the first acceptance letter to a member of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) fall 2027 class during a special event at the New York State Fair.

ESF Professor and Department Chair Theresa Selfa Receives Rural Sociological Society's 2026 Excellence in Research Award
08/31

Dr. Theresa Selfa, professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Studies at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), has received the 2026 Excellence in Research Award from the Rural Sociological Society (RSS), one of the highest honors in the field of rural sociology. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to rural-oriented research and theory by members of the Society.

USDA Approval Advances Efforts to Restore the American Chestnut
08/30

Efforts by researchers at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to restore the American chestnut tree to the American landscape took a significant leap forward with an approved designation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that ESF’s genetically modified Darling chestnut trees are unlikely to pose a threat to other plants.

ESF Welcomes Largest Graduate Class in College History, Launches New Certificates of Advanced Study
08/27

The Graduate School at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed its largest incoming graduate class in College history this fall.

SUNY ESF Puts Focus on the Future at the NYS Fair
08/25

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) puts the focus on the future at the New York State Fair. The College is bringing 10 days of interactive STEM-focused activities highlighting environmental science, engineering, natural resources and chemistry.

SUNY ESF’s Center for Sustainable Materials Management Announces Staff Leadership Team to Guide Next Phase of Statewide Growth
08/18

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s (ESF) New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) today announced a strengthened staff leadership team that positions the Center for continued statewide growth, innovation, and impact across New York's circular economy.

Seeing Bare Norway Maples Already? Fungal Diseases Are Mostly to Blame
08/18

A hallmark of Central New York is the fall foliage. This year, however, the Norway maples seem to have got a jump start on autumn, but not in a good way. Most Norway maples in the Central New York landscape, especially the purple-leaved cultivars such as Crimson King and Queen, have few if any functional leaves as they have withered into a crumbly mass.

ESF Raises Record $43.5 Million, Surpassing Historic Campaign Goal
07/30

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed the most successful fundraising campaign in its history, raising $43.5 million and exceeding its ambitious goal by $3.5 million less than one year after the campaign's public launch in May 2025.

SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates ESF Adirondack Summer Experience for NYC High School Students
07/23

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated SUNY ESF’s Timbuctoo Climate Science and Careers Summer Institute program for New York City high school students. The institute is named after Timbuctoo, a historic black suffrage settlement in the mid-1800s, located in the Adirondacks, that created electoral access and opportunity. The program connects students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, with hands-on environmental research, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities.

SUNY ESF and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Connect Bronx Students to College-Level Environmental Science Education and Stewardship Experiences
07/21

Building on a successful partnership, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) are continuing to invest in the next generation of environmental leaders through the Garden 2 Market and Urban Ecology Teen Internship programs. These transformative initiatives provide Bronx high school students with immersive experiences in environmental science, ecological restoration, urban agriculture, and college-level learning.