SUNY-ESF Headlines

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – July 13, 2026 – From conducting hydrology experiments and making paper at SUNY ESF to exploring the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center, students attending ESF Summer Science Week will experience environmental science in action July 20–24. Campers will also participate in an urban bioblitz and scavenger hunt, engaging directly with local ecosystems and sustainability initiatives throughout Central New York. Presented in partnership with The Milton J.

Graduates secure strong employment outcomes, rising salaries, and top placements with leading employers and graduate programs SYRACUSE, N.Y. — July 9, 2026 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Class of 2025 is translating an ESF education into career success at an impressive rate, with 91% of graduates reporting employment or continued education following graduation, according to the College’s First Destination Survey.

Summer EOP 2026 Program helps students build academic skills, campus connections, and confidence before the fall semester begins SYRACUSE, N.Y. — July 7, 2026 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed a new cohort of students to campus on July 6 through its Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Summer Program, an immersive experience designed to help incoming students build the skills, relationships, and confidence needed to thrive in college.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — July 6, 2026 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $10,000 through SUNY’s Educational and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Grant, supporting ongoing efforts to improve digital accessibility across campus. ESF extends its sincere appreciation to the State University of New York (SUNY) for its continued leadership and commitment to advancing accessibility across its campuses.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 30, 2026 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed members of the SUNY Council of Senior Student Affairs Officers (CSSAO) for their annual summer meeting June 29. The gathering brought together senior student affairs leaders from across the State University of New York system to collaborate on key priorities impacting student life, engagement, and success.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 29, 2026 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) proudly celebrates the achievements of alumni and ReFED co-founders, who were recently recognized with a prestigious James Beard Foundation (JBF) Impact Award for their groundbreaking work addressing food waste and advancing sustainable food systems.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 29, 2026 — Dr. Mark S. Driscoll of ESF’s Department of Chemistry and six of Driscoll’s advisees presented research at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards (CIRMS) this spring in Rockville, Maryland. At the meeting, CIRMS honored Driscoll with the Caswell Award for 15 years of contributions to ionizing radiation measurements and standards.

Robin Hood Oak on ESF's Syracuse campus. SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 25, 2026 —The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest in England — long believed by legend to have sheltered Robin Hood and his merry men — died on June 16, 2026, at an estimated age of 1,500 years. It is survived by the Robin Hood Oak located on the campus of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). “Ancient trees such as the Major Oak are irreplaceable ecological and cultural landmarks,” said ESF President Joanie Mahoney.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 25, 2026 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to recognize the academic excellence of its undergraduate students by announcing those who have earned a place on the Dean’s, President’s, and President’s 4.0 lists for the fall 2026 semester.

Sustainable Waste Management Efforts Across New York SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 23, 2026  — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) will receive $3.25 million in new funding through the state’s $425 million Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).