Fall 2023
Where Are They Now? – George Curry
George Curry, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Kennedy Distinguished Faculty Chair, “retired” from ESF in the fall of 2010 but continues to fill an integral role at the College and adds to his more than 57 years of educating future landscape architects.
Now Open: The Grand and Historic Marshall Hall
Marshall Hall officially opened to welcome students back to campus this fall!
Bringing Science Stories to Life: The Digital Storytelling Studio at ESF
ESF’s Digital Storytelling Studio (DSS) exists: to provide students with the digital tools and support to create and craft environmental and scientific stories in dynamic ways.
ESF Professor Sounds the Alarm on Wildfires
Without proper forest management, smoke-filled skies – which creates unhealthy air conditions and limited outdoor activities – could become the new normal.
Letter from the President
A message from ESF president Joanie Mahoney.
Winter 2023
Summer 2022
Winter 2022
Dr. Sam Mukasa: Advocating for the ESF Community
ESF’s new executive vice president and provost, Dr. Samuel Mukasa, was drawn to the College, in part, by its sense of purpose.
Looking Forward
ESF President Joanie Mahoney looks forward to breaking down barriers on the way to new accomplishments.
What’s Next: Marshall Hall and Other Projects Enhance Learning and Student Services
Marshall Hall undergoes a transformation to better serve students.
ESF athletic teams bring home three national titles
Women’s and Men’s cross country teams and the women’s soccer team won their USCAA championships.
The Oaks Return Mightier than Ever!
ESF student-athletes and their coaches make the College community proud.
Summer 2021
Grow a Meadow, Protect the Water
Dan Fisher and Lori Ruhlman purchased their house on East Lake Road in Skaneateles in 2017, just three months before the first documented harmful algal bloom on Skaneateles Lake.
Operation Restoration
The Mission: Improving the Health and Sustainability of Ecosystems Around the World
Biodiversity ‘Hotspots’ Imperiled along California’s Streams
A study of woodland ecosystems reveals that these areas are inadvertently benefitting from water that humans are diverting for their own needs.
Forestry Program Ranks as the Best
The best bachelor’s degree program in forestry is at ESF, according to study.com.
Dr. John Stella Named Vice President of Research
Dr. John Stella has been appointed ESF’s vice president of research.
Dr. Chris Whipps Honored for Teaching, Research
Dr. Chris Whipps, professor in ESF’s Department of Environmental Biology (EB) and director of the SUNY Center for Applied Microbiology, was doubly honored this spring.
From the President’s Office
A message from ESF president Joanie Mahoney.
Students Honored for Accomplishments
Two ESF students were named 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipients.
Winter 2021
To Live in Harmony
Gaea Cherissa Dukelow ’13 married her artistic side with ecology and the environment.
Educator to the Core
Marcus Rosten's ’15 hands-on approach to teaching intimately connects the students with the learning objectives.
Department News
Catch up on the latest news from the Departments of Chemistry, Environmental and Forest Biology and Environmental Science.
Joanie Mahoney Becomes ESF’s Fifth President
ESF’s fifth president, Joanie Mahoney, took office on November 4, 2020, earning the distinction of the first woman to hold the highest office at the College.
From the President’s Office
An message from ESF president Joanie Mahoney.
Summer 2020
Message from the Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Chair Matthew J. Marko provides an update on campus news.
Department News
Department news and updates.
Life Comes Full Circle
Lindsay Eberhart’s family tradition leads her to ESF.
Alumna Rolls Into Helping Others
Nicole Williams uses what she learned at ESF to help others.
Redefining Governance
Ana Menezes (’08) was honored by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
2020 Feinstone Award
Paul Tremont (’78) and Rick Fedrizzi will be honored with the 2020 Feinstone Environmental Award.
Pandemic Doesn’t Stop RS Class of 2020
Students, faculty and staff pulled together to enable Ranger School Class of 2020 to graduate together.
Winter 2020
Food for Thought
New ESF food pantry helps keep students eating so they can keep learning.
‘Transformational’ Gift from Templeton Foundation Supports Chestnut Restoration
ESF has received its largest-ever charitable gift, $3.2 million, to support the restoration of the American chestnut tree.
50% Decline in Mallard Population Sparks Research and Funding Efforts
The U.S. population of eastern mallards has plunged inexplicably by 50 percent in the last 20 years.
Scientists Link Decline of Baltic Cod to Hypoxia — and Climate Change
If you want to know how climate change and hypoxia, all you have to do is ask the fish.
A New Future for ESF
The Discovery Challenge established a framework for the ESF community to identify initiatives that will build on ESF’s strengths to position it for future success.
Alumnus Honored as ‘Trailblazer’ Promotes Benefits of Urban Forestry
For his exceptional contributions to urban forestry, ESF graduate David Moore ’06 FNRM has received the Arbor Day Foundation’s Trailblazer Award.
Alumni News
News and updates from the Alumni office.
Down on the Farm — in the City
ESF alumna leads effort to link Syracuse residents with sustainable food.
Summer 2019
2 Alumni Support Career Program with $250,000 Gift
ESF’s career development program has been buoyed by a $250,000 gift from alumni Jesse Fink and Betsy Mitchell-Fink.
For Jerry Belant, The World is A Research Lab
It's a Wild Life! Prof's Team Examines Animals, Ecosystems
Fall 2017
Spring 2017
ESF, ReEnergy Collaborate on USDA-Funded Willow Program
Funding encourages growth of willow as agricultural crop.