Tag: SUNY-ESF
Chemistry research lab at SUNY-ESF works to lessen the harsh side effects of chemotherapy
Christopher Nomura and post-doctoral fellow Ata Pinto from SUNY-ESF developed a special polymer capable of tricking cancer cells into ingesting chemotherapy drugs in a ‘Trojan horse’ style maneuver. With a more precise delivery method, these polymers may allow for lower doses of chemotherapy with the same effectiveness. Read More »
State appropriations for higher education increase for public colleges
A report published in Inside Higher Ed shows state appropriations for public colleges have gone up in 39 out of 50 states. Read More »
Frozen EPA grants left SUNY-ESF researchers on thin ice, but there’s hope for the future of environmental research
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains what the loss of EPA grants could have meant for the faculty and students at SUNY-ESF. Read More »
Environmentalists and indigenous rights advocates at SUNY-ESF unite against completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Officials at ESF were disappointed but unsurprised by Trump’s executive orders expediting approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The college’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment aims to bring indigenous concerns and expertise to the fore of scientific discussion at ESF. Read More »
SUNY-ESF students express concerns about President Donald Trump’s travel ban
SUNY-ESF students met on Wednesday to discuss their reactions to President Donald Trump’s immigration ban that impacts seven Muslim-majority countries. The SUNY system is also undertaking a survey to understand the ban’s impacts on the entirety of the state school system. Read More »
SUNY-ESF students express concern about accessibility to counseling services
Some SUNY-ESF students said the college needs to hire more therapists for the new SUNY-ESF Counseling Services. Read More »
In a backward step for conservation, Onondaga County could seriously threaten its lake’s bald eagle population
Environment columnist Morgan Bulman explains how Onondaga County’s potential construction of a Loop-the-Lake Trail around Onondaga Lake could threaten the lake’s burgeoning eagle population. Read More »
Study from SUNY-ESF researchers may give new hope to legacy of extinct tiger species
After a decade of discussion, SUNY-ESF researchers may have found a new home for some Amur tigers in their ancestral homeland of Central Asia. Read More »
Thousands of protesters gather in New York City in peaceful Women's March
The New York City march was a spin on the Women’s March on Washington, which also took place Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Read More »
How ordinary people can work to enact environmental policy under an anti-climate change Trump administration
Environment columnist Morgan Bulman breaks down the environmentally unfriendly stances of President-elect Donald Trump and three of his Cabinet appointees, and argues that citizens should empower themselves to advocate for environmental policy. Read More »
An explanation of Syracuse University’s Student Association and its initiatives
Some past SA initiatives have included mental health awareness, a bicycle share program and an audit on all Greek life. Read More »
Here are the top 10 Syracuse news stories of 2016
From the controversial construction of the $6 million SU promenade to the murder of an SU student, here is a look at some of the biggest news stories concerning Syracuse during this calendar year. Read More »
Syracuse University student calls on chancellor to protect rights of undocumented community members
Jon Erickson, a graduate student at Syracuse University, shares why he thinks SU Chancellor Kent Syverud should stand by undocumented students at SU and SUNY-ESF. Read More »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF have properly addressed sanctuary campus issue
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF's efforts to protect undocumented students. Read More »
Following Donald Trump’s election, professors’ free speech is under siege
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains the hypocrisy behind the free speech-threatening Professor Watchlist, which publishes the names of professors who are said to suppress conservative opinions in their classrooms. Read More »
Undocumented students look to Syracuse University to fight Trump’s promised immigration agenda
Amid Donald Trump's promises to reverse the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, college campuses across the United States have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented students. Read More »
SUNY-ESF research collects saliva as source of bear DNA
SUNY-ESF postdoctoral research associate Rachel Wheat found that using saliva is an easier and more cost-effective way to use bear DNA. Read More »
Group that organized anti-Trump 'Sanctuary Campus' protest holds planning meeting
Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Coalition for Justice discussed topics of inclusivity on the colleges' campuses. Read More »
SUNY-ESF soccer teams volunteer with the SU/ESF Food Recovery Network this season
The SUNY-ESF soccer teams volunteered together this fall with the SU/ESF Food Recovery Network to prevent food waste on college campuses. Read More »
Hundreds of Syracuse University students walk out of classes in nationally organized 'Sanctuary Campus' protest
Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty and staff have participated in a demonstration supporting "sanctuary campus" that shield undocumented students from deportation and against Donald Trump's rhetoric. Read More »
SUNY-ESF community members voted no confidence in president Quentin Wheeler. Now what?
Last week, the SUNY-ESF Academic Governance body voted for no confidence in President Quentin Wheeler. Now faculty and staff are trying to understand what comes next. Read More »
Syracuse residents, Onondaga Nation march in protest of Dakota Access Pipeline
Hundreds of people marched almost six miles from the Onondaga Nation Arena to Clinton Square in Syracuse to oppose the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Read More »
Trump presidency could upend global climate change efforts, SUNY-ESF panel says
One professor called the results of the election a setback to the United Nations Paris Agreement on climate change. Read More »
More than 100 students march in anti-Trump protest on campus
More than 100 Syracuse University community members gathered Thursday night to march across the SU campus and protest Donald Trump winning the presidential election. Read More »