State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Motto	"Improve Your World"
Type	Public
Established	July 28, 1911; 112 years ago (1911-07-28)
Parent institution	State University of New York (formerly Syracuse University)
Academic affiliation	USU
Endowment	$41.9 million (2022)[1]
President	Joanne M. Mahoney[2]
Provost	Samuel B. Mukasa[3]
Academic staff	125 full-time[4] 48 part-time
Students	1,976 (fall 2022)[5][6]
Undergraduates	1,621
Postgraduates	355
Location	Syracuse , New York , U.S.
Campus	Urban and rural, 25,000 acres (10,000 ha)
Colors	Green, white & gold
Nickname	Mighty Oaks, Stumpies
Sporting affiliations	USCAA (HVIAC)
Mascot	Oakie the Acorn[7]
Website	esf.edu

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is a public research university in Syracuse, New York focused on the environment and natural resources. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. ESF is immediately adjacent to Syracuse University, within which it was founded, and with which it maintains a special relationship. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".^[8]

ESF operates education and research facilities also in the Adirondack Park (including the Ranger School in Wanakena), the Thousand Islands, elsewhere in Central New York, and Costa Rica. The college's curricula focus on the understanding, management, and sustainability of the environment and natural resources.