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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 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).

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.

SUNY ESF, DEC Expand Statewide Internship Partnership with $6.7 Million Agreement Through 2030
10/01

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the execution of a new $6.7 million, five-year agreement that ensures the continued growth of the College's nationally recognized Lands and Forests Internship Program.

Meet the Faculty - Neal Abrams
09/30

Meet ESF chemistry professor Neal Abrams and learn how he connects chemistry, renewable energy and environmental research with hands-on teaching and student mentorship.

ESF's Destinations & Degrees Draws Record Crowd of Students, Employers and Graduate Schools
09/30

Hundreds of students, alumni, employers and graduate school representatives gathered at the JMA Wireless Dome Sept. 29 for Destinations & Degrees: ESF's Fall 2026 Career, Internship and Graduate School Fair, one of the largest career networking events in the College's history.

Athletic Standouts Inducted into ESF Athletic Hall of Fame
09/28

A longtime timbersports coach and a multi-sport All-American were inducted into the ESF Athletic Hall of Fame during the ESF Awards Dinner on Sept. 25.

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.