Recent News

SUNY Potsdam has been ranked among the Top Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report in its “Best Colleges 2027” ratings.

SUNY Potsdam Ranked in Top Tier of Northern Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report

The State University of New York at Potsdam continues to earn high marks in the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. SUNY Potsdam has once again been named to the top tier of the best regional universities in the Northern United States...

Sep 22, 2026, 11:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam has launched a new Bachelor of Science degree in digital arts management. Hands-on internships at the Gibson Gallery (pictured), along with other organizations and initiatives, are built into the program.

SUNY Potsdam Launches Bachelor's Degree in Digital Arts Management

SUNY Potsdam is expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in the creative economy, with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science degree in digital arts management. Digital arts management students will develop both creative and management-o...

Sep 21, 2026, 4:32pm EDT

Mary Biddlecombe ’99 will return to her alma mater, SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, for a music education residency from Sept. 21 to 22.

Crane School of Music to Host Alumni Mary Biddlecombe '99 & Tucker Biddlecombe '98 for Visiting Master Educator Residency

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome two accomplished visiting alumni for a residency focused on "The Singing Voice in Music Education" next week. Mary Biddlecomb '99 and Tucker Biddlecombe '98, both now faculty members at Vanderbilt Univ...

Sep 17, 2026, 2:00pm EDT

Ellie Barbolt ’27, a student in the Presidential Internship Program, works in the lab as part of an integrated surveillance program for monitoring mosquito-borne zoonotic diseases in Northern New York. SUNY Potsdam’s Lougheed Center for Applied Learning has announced another year of support for the Presidential Internship Program, which provides paid summer internship experiences for students at North Country businesses and organizations.

SUNY Potsdam Accepting Site Applications for Presidential Internship Program

SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the continuation of the Presidential Internship Program (PIP) for Summer 2027. Administered by the Lougheed Center for Applied Learning, this internship program connects student interns with North Country sites throu...

Sep 17, 2026, 9:00am EDT

'Mr. C' Scholarship to Support Future Educators at SUNY Potsdam

The donors behind a special commemorative scholarship fund at SUNY Potsdam have updated its scope, as they seek to fulfill the legacy of its namesake. The "Mr. C" Scholarship honors the memory of the late alumnus and Professor Emeritus William Champney...

Sep 16, 2026, 12:59pm EDT

Crane School of Music alumna Olivia Phaneuf ’20, saxophone, will present a guest artist recital at her alma mater on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. To view the program or watch the livestream, visit www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

Crane School of Music Kicks Off the Fall Semester with Guest Artists, Faculty Recitals & Student Performances

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will feature visiting guest artists alongside its talented students and world-renowned faculty in a series of upcoming live performances to kick off the Fall 2026 semester. Guest artist and proud Crane School of Mu...

Sep 11, 2026, 2:00pm EDT

Lance Evans ’83 and Cheryl Cummings Evans ’83 walk with their scholarship recipients following the Legacy Luncheon at SUNY Potsdam. The dedicated donors and volunteers recently made a planned gift commitment to the Potsdam College Foundation -- one of many significant gifts that contributed to record-setting giving to benefit SUNY Potsdam in 2025-26.

SUNY Potsdam Shatters All-Time Fundraising Record, Surpassing $10 Million in Annual Giving, as College Prepares to Launch Most Ambitious Campaign in its History

SUNY Potsdam has achieved a new level of philanthropic support, raising more than $10 million in new gifts and commitments in a single year for the first time in College history -- nearly 70 percent more than the previous year, more than double its ori...

Sep 10, 2026, 3:21pm EDT

The flier for the inaugural Crane Brass Summit can be seen here.

Crane School of Music Hosts Inaugural Brass Summit

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to welcome guest artists, alumni educators and students for the inaugural 2026 Crane Brass Summit from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27. Students, musicians, music educators and brass enthusiasts are inv...

Sep 10, 2026, 11:21am EDT

New York State licensed outdoor guide Jess Heck takes in the view from the fire tower atop Azure Mountain in the Adirondacks. Heck will lead SUNY Potsdam’s new beginner-friendly hiking course through PLACE this fall. (Photo courtesy of Jess Heck)

PLACE Presents 'So You Want to Hike? An Introduction to Hiking' Course at SUNY Potsdam, Led by Adirondack Guide Jess Heck

Curious about hiking, but not sure where to start? There's a new opportunity this fall to learn the basics, build your confidence and take it to the trail! SUNY Potsdam's PLACE (Public Learning, Arts and Community Engagement) invites campus and commun...

Sep 9, 2026, 12:19pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam to Host Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair

The North Country Partnership for Environmental Action, Community and Sustainability (NoCoPEACS) is pleased to announce its tenth annual Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair, hosted by SUNY Potsdam. The Green Living Fair will be held on Friday, Se...

Sep 8, 2026, 10:01am EDT

About SUNY Potsdam

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.