SUNY-ESF graduate students feel sidelined in college's COVID-19 response
The educational challenges of the pandemic have widened the disconnect between graduate students and administrators at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
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What SUNY-ESF's spring semester COVID-19 procedures are
The college has kept many of its fall policies in place but has also added new ones to align with updated state guidelines and newfound challenges presented by the pandemic. Read more »
SUNY-ESF expects to delay spring semester to Feb. 8
The delay will allow SUNY-ESF's spring semester to coincide with Syracuse University's. Read more »
SU alum Joanie Mahoney becomes first female president of SUNY-ESF
As president of SUNY-ESF, Mahoney also plans to build connections with organizations beyond campus. Read more »
SUNY-ESF delays start of in-person spring 2021 semester to February
SUNY schools will delay the start of in-person classes until February and require students get COVID-19 testing upon their return. Read more »
Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney named SUNY-ESF president
The SUNY Board of Trustees approved Mahoney’s appointment in a resolution Wednesday. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students must test negative for COVID-19 before leaving for break
SUNY-ESF students attending in-person classes must test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break. Read more »
SUNY-ESF snail-breeding program aims to restore species
The population of Chittenango ovate amber snails has declined since the flooding of its main habitat. Read more »
SUNY-ESF campus in Adirondacks establishes strict COVID-19 safety measures
The SUNY-ESF Ranger School located in Wanakena, New York, has enacted precautions so students can continue their hands-on studies. Read more »
SUNY-ESF celebrates Earth Day 50th anniversary virtually
Earth Day will be recognized in the future as SUNY-ESF Day in Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Read more »
Flyer at SUNY-ESF dorm falsely says students were quarantined
SUNY-ESF officials are investigating the incident as an instance of bias targeting individuals based on race. No one at the school is quarantined, officials said. Read more »
SUNY-ESF chestnut restoration project aims to revitalize species
The project team aims to place the chestnut trees in educational settings such as botanical gardens, zoos and historic sites. Read more »
Cuomo condemns racist graffiti at SUNY-ESF, grateful for ‘speedy response’
Gov. Cuomo previously criticized Chancellor Kent Syverud’s response to racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents at Syracuse University. Read more »
SUNY-ESF agreed to pay $32,500 for tracking program, contract shows
The Daily Orange obtained the contract after filing a Freedom of Information Law request. Read more »
SUNY-ESF to enact tobacco ban in spring 2020
The ban is mainly focused on tobacco products from cigarettes. Read more »
Stray bullet hits SUNY-ESF dorm
A bullet struck Centennial Hall over the weekend, according to a SUNY-ESF official. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s governing body calls for final exam policy to help students
The Student Life Committee of Academic Governance called for a policy stating a student’s right to taking no more than two exams a day during finals week. Read more »
SUNY-ESF enrollment increases 11.6 percent
SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance on Tuesday discussed a more than 10 percent increase in incoming student enrollment and reviewed rebranding plans led by Thorburn Group. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance talks consultation visit, strategic plans at 1st meeting
SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance discussed a faculty-senate consultation team visit and a strategic plan to address the university’s challenges on Tuesday. Read more »
SUNY-ESF interim president David Amberg wants to chart ‘financially viable’ path forward
SUNY-ESF’s new interim president wants to repair morale at SUNY-ESF and prepare the college for its academic and financial future. Read more »
Incoming SUNY-ESF student leader prepares for Wheeler’s exit
James Quinn, a sophomore environmental studies major, will replace current Undergraduate Student Association President Ben Taylor during the 2018-19 academic year. Read more »
SUNY-ESF faculty discuss future of university at town hall meeting
The town hall, organized by SUNY-ESF’s student governing organizations, was held in response to President Quentin Wheeler’s resignation announcement. Read more »
SUNY-ESF could increase student fees by about $100 next year
The fee increases will account for the rise in costs to pay for athletic services, counseling support and access to Syracuse University programs. Read more »
SUNY faculty union ‘welcomes’ President Quentin Wheeler’s resignation
SUNY-ESF President Quentin Wheeler announced his resignation Wednesday after months of tensions between faculty and administrators. Read more »
