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ESF Track and Field Teams Dominate National Championships
05/02
The ESF men's and women's track and field teams soared to victory at the USCAA National Track and Field Championships held at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Both teams clinched the top spot, with the women defending their championship title and the men rising from last year's second-place finish to claim first.
Sam and Carol Nappi Donate $2 Million to Fund Algal Bloom Research Initiative on Skaneateles Lake
05/01
A $2 million gift from Sam and Carol Nappi to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will support expanded research into the cause of algal blooms - both harmful (HAB) and non-toxic - can impact recreation, aesthetics, and human health on Skaneateles Lake and its watershed as a living laboratory.
SUNY Honors ESF Students with Chancellor鈥檚 Awards
05/01
Two SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) students received the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a graduating student by SUNY.
ESF Timber Sports Team Sweeps Spring Meet
04/30
For the first time in ESF history, the Timber Sports team took home spring meet championship trophies in all three divisions - Men's, Women's, and Jack and Jill.
Syracuse Mayor Walsh Proclaims April 22, 2025 Emanuel J. Carter Day
04/22
Today, in conjunction with Earth Day, Mayor Ben Walsh has proclaimed April 22 as Emanuel J. Carter Day in Syracuse, honoring the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) associate professor for his lifelong commitment to urban forestry and sustainable design.
Student Blog: ESF Gears Up for Earth Week
04/14
It鈥檚 April, which means Earth Week is almost here at ESF! The Earth Week Committee has been hard at work since January planning an awesome lineup of events around this year鈥檚 theme: Resilience. And trust me, it鈥檚 worth the wait.
ESF Students, Alumna Named Planet Forward Storyfest Finalists
04/08
Five students and one alumna from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) have been named finalists in the 2025 Planet Forward Storyfest competition. They are among students from 49 universities recognized for their outstanding storytelling in the annual contest sponsored by Planet Forward.
ESF Among Eight SUNYs to Receive Funding for Departments of AI
04/08
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is among eight SUNY campuses to receive funding to develop and advance AI research as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul.
ESF Students Spend Spring Break Conducting Prescribed Burns in Georgia
04/07
Students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) chose to spend spring break in Georgia, engaging in prescribed burns 鈥� a forestry management practice that involves intentionally setting fires to promote forest health, support wildlife biodiversity, and increase resilience to future wildfires.
Dr. Yaqi You Receives New Investigator Award
04/03
Dr. Yaqi You at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), has been honored with a New Investigator Award from the Joint Genome Institute at the Department of Energy. This award will support You's research on how biochar affects the soil environment to reduce greenhouse gases and improve the growth of bioenergy crops.