The Paper Trail
Follow the journey from classroom to career with stories that showcase the impact of paper engineering.
The Paper Trail
Follow the journey from classroom to career with stories that showcase the impact of paper engineering.
How to Graduate Debt-Free:
Your Guide to SPPF Grants and Scholarships Stacking the support that makes a paper engineering degree more affordable than you think If cost is the thing standing between you and a paper engineering degree, take a breath. You are not the only one weighing it, and at...
From ESF to Industry Leadership
Celebrating Mike Haws, Eric Ouderkirk, and Ned Dwyer At the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation (SPPF), one of the most rewarding parts of our mission is watching students grow into leaders who help shape the future of the industry. That is why we are proud to...
The Future is Fiber:
5 Ways Paper Engineers Are Driving Innovation Right Now When people think about innovation, they don’t always think about paper. But they should. Because behind the packages on our doorsteps, the containers holding our food, and the materials replacing single-use...
From Classroom to Career:
How SPPF Students Turn Summer Into Opportunity For many students, summer is a break from the classroom. For students supported by SPPF, it’s something more. It’s where concepts turn into real-world experience. Where classroom learning meets production floors, lab...
Q&A with Marcina Powell
Exploring Career Paths Beyond Paper From paper engineering at SUNY ESF to leading manufacturing operations across North America, Marcina Powell’s career shows just how versatile an engineering foundation can be. A graduate of the paper engineering program and SPPF...
Q&A with Paul Sausville
The Global Journey of a Paper Engineer From the forests of Oregon to cutting-edge labs in Munich, Paul Sausville's journey in paper engineering is a testament to the life-changing possibilities this field offers. A 2024 graduate of SUNY ESF and SPPF alum, Paul has...
The Power of Partnership
How Industry Leaders Shape the Future Through SPPF For more than 65 years, the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation (SPPF) has worked alongside industry leaders who understand a simple but powerful truth: investing in students isn’t just good business, it’s essential...
A New Website for a New Era
Introducing SPPF’s Revamped Online Home, Designed for Students, Families, Partners, and Alumni Following the launch of our refreshed brand identity, the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation (SPPF) is excited to unveil our brand-new website. This new site not only...
A Bold New Look, the Same Enduring Mission
SPPF Unveils a Fresh Brand Identity to Reflect Its Vision, Values, and Impact For more than six decades, the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation (SPPF) has empowered students, advanced the pulp and paper industry, and championed careers grounded in environmental...