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Dr. Lesley E. Northrup ’96 of New York City has been named to the Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees.

Potsdam College Foundation Welcomes Alumna Dr. Lesley E. Northrop '96 to Board of Trustees

The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees is proud to welcome a distinguished alumna, Dr. Lesley E. Northrop '96 of New York City, as its newest member. As a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees, Dr. Northrop will help guide philanthropic ...

Aug 25, 2026, 3:00pm EDT

(Right to Left) Justin Hernandez '30, Jefferson De La Cruz '30, Joannes Avila '30 and Melanie Vargas '30 walk through Minerva Plaza on their way from one event to the next, during the EOP Summer Program at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes 57th Cohort of Educational Opportunity Program Students

SUNY Potsdam is welcoming 22 incoming new students to campus this fall through the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), but for the new freshmen and transfer students, it's not their first time living or studying on campus. As part of ...

Aug 25, 2026, 12:44pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Announces Return of Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series

SUNY Potsdam will welcome back guests and faculty for the 2026-27 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series again this academic year. The line-up of speakers for the Fall 2026 semester will cover a range of topics, including mathematics educatio...

Aug 21, 2026, 9:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam will welcome new and returning students with Welcome Weekend events from Aug. 27 to 30, including orientation and team-building activities in the Academic Quad. Fall 2026 classes begin on Monday, Aug. 31.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes New & Returning Students with Fireworks, Upgrades & New Programs

SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome its 210th class of new students as the Class of 2030 is set to arrive on campus next week, joining returning students for a fall semester marked by new academic programs, major campus upgrades and a Welcome Weekend cele...

Aug 20, 2026, 11:03am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Dr. Page Quinton is the principal investigator for a $411,477 grant from the National Science Foundation.

SUNY Potsdam Faculty Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Study Paleosalinity of Ancient Sedimentary Rocks

Two SUNY Potsdam geoscientists have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to investigate the chemistry of ancient waters preserved in sedimentary rocks across Atlantic Canada, research that could shed new light on the evolution of life on la...

Aug 19, 2026, 2:58pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam recently dedicated the Francis C. and Marilyn A. Horner Rehearsal Room at The Crane School of Music. Francis (left) and Marilyn Horner (right) can be seen in this submitted family photo.

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music Receives $2 Million Donation

A generous donor has made a historic gift to support scholarships and programs at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. Marilyn A. Horner recently made a gift of $2 million to the Potsdam College Foundation, demonstrating her deep commitment to support...

Aug 13, 2026, 8:00am EDT

Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon is the new dean of SUNY Potsdam’s School of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon Joins SUNY Potsdam as New Dean of The School of Arts & Sciences

SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon to lead The School of Arts and Sciences, as its new dean. She brings a combination of strategic leadership, a strong commitment to academic excellence, and a sustained focus on building communit...

Aug 4, 2026, 1:01pm EDT

Dr. Andrew M. Mast is the new dean of SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Dr. Andrew M. Mast as Dean of The Crane School of Music

SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew M. Mast as the new dean of The Crane School of Music, overseeing its renowned programs and continuing the tradition of innovation that stretches back to Crane's founding in 1886. A seasone...

Jul 29, 2026, 9:51am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Provost Dr. Susan Perkins '93 raises a glass from the Raymond Hall eighth floor lounge and balcony, where she will lead “A Natural History of Rum: Tasting and Talk” on Thursday, Aug. 20. The 21+ event will feature guided rum tastings, light food pairings, and an exploration of the history and culture of rum.

PLACE (Public Learning, Arts and Community Engagement) Presents 'A Natural History of Rum: Tasting & Talk' at SUNY Potsdam, Led by Dr. Susan Perkins '93

SUNY Potsdam's PLACE (Public Learning, Arts and Community Engagement) invites campus and community members ages 21 and older to discover the story of rum -- and how it mirrors the history of the Caribbean and America -- in a unique upcoming event. "A ...

Jul 24, 2026, 3:01pm EDT

From left, Nichelle Burnett, John Robinson and Tamara Mariotti co-presented at the New York State Disabilities Services Council Conference.

SUNY Potsdam Career Services Coordinator Nichelle Burnett Presents at NYS Disabilities Services Conference

SUNY Potsdam Career Services Coordinator Nichelle Burnett recently shared the College's innovative work to support students with disabilities at the New York State Disabilities Services Council Conference, presenting alongside leaders in disability adv...

Jul 23, 2026, 12:00pm 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.