Three research proposals from lecturers of the Faculty of Forestry USU have been awarded the 2026 DPPM USU Continuing Multi-Year Research Grant. The studies focus on mangrove ecosystem research and the development of an Eco Forest City model in Medan.

The Faculty of Forestry USU held an Eid gift distribution event for lecturers and staff on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Faculty Meeting Room. This activity served as a gesture of appreciation and strengthened the sense of togetherness among the academic community of the Faculty of Forestry USU during the holy month of Ramadan.

The Faculty of Forestry USU signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with PT Sultan Aren Indonesia on March 5, 2026, at the Faculty Meeting Room. This collaboration is expected to strengthen cooperation between academia and industry while opening opportunities for internships and competency development for students in the field of forestry.

The Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Sumatera Utara will hold a Graduation Progress Evaluation for students from the 2019 and 2020 cohorts on March 10, 2026, at the Faculty Meeting Room to monitor academic progress up to the graduation stage.

Rector Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si. officially leads Universitas Sumatera Utara for the 2026–2031 period together with the Vice Rectors and the University Secretary. This leadership is expected to strengthen governance, academic development, research, and the institution’s competitiveness at the national and international levels.

The Faculty of Forestry USU, in collaboration with PT Fajar Surya Swadaya, organized a Campus Hiring event on March 2–3, 2026.

Registration for the BBM and Achievement Scholarships for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year at Universitas Sumatera Utara has been extended until March 3, 2026, at 03.00 PM WIB. Each scholarship provides a quota for 538 students with financial assistance of Rp2,100,000 per recipient.

The Graduation Book for Periods I and II of the Academic Year 2024/2025 of Universitas Sumatera Utara is now available online. The academic community can access it through the official USU website to view graduation data and documentation.

Two students from the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Class of 2022, successfully completed their thesis defenses and were recorded as the fastest graduates of 2026 with research topics in the field of Forest Products Technology.

Lecturers from the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, conducted education and training on mounting deer antler ferns (Platycerium) for housewives on 21 February 2026. The activity equipped participants with practical skills while opening up opportunities for productive home-based businesses centered on ornamental plants.