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Staff Spotlight: Danushi Fernando
05/23

Danushi Fernando joined ESF as our new Chief Diversity Officer in April. How does she tie her life experience to her goals for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at ESF?

Ranger School Celebrates its Graduates May 20
05/18

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future, is pleased to announce commencement exercises will be held at the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York May 20.

Alumni Spotlight: Brittney Hahn ’22
05/16

Brittney Hahn – May ’22, Environmental Biology – chirped with excitement when she received a call from the American Natural History Museum encouraging her to volunteer with them after graduation. That experience turned into a job offer pinning insects for the Natural Museum’s Gilder Center, which opened earlier this month! What did she think of this awesome gig?

Advice for Graduates: Stay United, 'Enjoy Your Wisdom'
05/16

ESF President Quentin Wheeler turned a quote from Winston Churchill on its end when he told the graduates who were gathered at SRC Arena: "The best argument for a democracy is a five-minute conversation with any of our graduates."

Mighty Oak Monday: Thomas Sherman
05/15

Thomas Sherman was working as a delivery truck driver when the pandemic hit. Motivated to pursue a new path that focuses on sustainability, he decided to complete a bachelor’s degree at ESF. How did he land a job offer one month before graduation?

ESF Appoints Dr. Stephen Teale Environmental Biology Chair
05/15

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future, is pleased to announce Dr. Stephen Teale has been appointed chair of the Department of Environmental Biology.

ESF Appoints Dr. Margaret Bryant to Chair Landscape Architecture Department
05/15

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future, appointed Dr. Margaret Bryant chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Celebrates the Class of 2023
05/13

With sunlight sparkling off the waters of Onondaga Lake, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) conferred degrees on 370 graduates during commencement exercises at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview.

Upstate 2.0 Wins $1 Million NSF Award to Transform Economy
05/11

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future, is pleased to announce Upstate 2.0, a partnership between ESF and Cornell University.

Onondaga County Announces Opening of Summer Season with ESF at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater
05/10

Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) President Joanne M. Mahoney, today announced the opening of the 2023 summer season at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, which kicks off with ESF’s Spring Commencement at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13.