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Graduates of the Spring 2026 class at SUNY Potsdam’s Law Enforcement Training Institute gathered for a photo at their graduation ceremony. They included: Front row (from left): SUNY Potsdam University Police Chief Shane Ashley, Josue Escobar of Port Washington (Class of 2027), Franklin County Probation Officer Alexis Fefee, Norwood-Norfolk Police Officer Olivia Huntley, Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Phelan, St. Regis Tribal Mohawk Police Officer Gavin Benson, Saranac Lake Police Officer Garrett Hutchins, Police Academy Director Sonny Duquette, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputy Cael Woodcock, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Gregg, Saranac Lake Police Officer Ethan Lavare, Cole Fayette of Potsdam and Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Hunter Murphy.

SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Recognizes Spring Graduates

The SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute proudly celebrated the graduation of its Basic Police and Peace Officer Training program during a ceremony held on June 5 in Knowles Hall. The ceremony marked the culmination of five months of rigoro...

Jun 10, 2026, 9:37am EDT

SUNY Potsdam will offer Summer Visit Days and Saturday Visit Days throughout June, July and August 2026. To register for any of the free Admissions events, go to www.potsdam.edu/visit.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Summer Visit Days & Saturday Visits

SUNY Potsdam's Office of Admissions is proud to announce upcoming seasonal opportunities for prospective students and their families to experience campus life at their own pace. "We understand how important -- and sometimes overwhelming -- choosing a ...

Jun 5, 2026, 5:00pm EDT

Dr. Deborah Conrad was awarded the 2026 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Employees Honored with Chancellor's & President's Awards

SUNY Potsdam recently honored 16 faculty and staff members with the 2026 Chancellor's Awards and President's Awards, in recognition of their dedication and service to the campus. This year, three employees received Chancellor's Awards, while another 1...

Jun 5, 2026, 3:22pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam will take part in the “Open Doors to History” event on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with open exhibits in the Mary English Commons, located in Satterlee Hall (pictured).

SUNY Potsdam to 'Open Doors to History' for Countywide America 250 Celebration

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, SUNY Potsdam will take part in the countywide "Open Doors to History" event on Saturday, June 6. Organized by the St. Lawrence County Semiquincentennial Commemoration Committee, "Open Doors to History" will inv...

Jun 2, 2026, 2:00pm EDT

Sara Ward, a music education major from North Chili, N.Y., will serve as an administrative intern with Crane Youth Music through SUNY Potsdam’s Presidential Internship Program this summer.

SUNY Potsdam Announces New Cohort of Presidential Interns

SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the next cohort of students who will complete the College's Presidential Internship Program (PIP), a competitive paid internship program allowing students to gain professional experience while assisting select North ...

Jun 2, 2026, 1:11pm EDT

More than 200 students presented their research and creative projects at SUNY Potsdam’s Learning and Research Fair.

SUNY Potsdam Honors Winners of 2026 Learning and Research Fair Awards

SUNY Potsdam recognized students and faculty mentors for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College's 2026 Learning and Research Fair. More than 200 students presented their research to faculty, staff and classmates in the Bar...

May 29, 2026, 1:23pm EDT

Students in the WAYS 102 course at SUNY Potsdam visited the Derby Hill Bird Observatory during a spring class trip.

SUNY Potsdam Class Visits Derby Hill Bird Observatory

Students in a SUNY Potsdam avian-themed writing course spent the day at the Derby Hill Bird Observatory during a recent spring class tip. Professor Dr. Harold W. Ellingsen Jr. took seven students in his WAYS 102 seminar course, "Writing is for the Bir...

May 22, 2026, 4:00pm EDT

From left, Diana Vashchenko '26, Luis Tito ‘26, Adrianna Orlando ‘27, Jayden Murphy ‘27, Matthew Mapes ’27 and Jaidan Kertenis ‘26 pose with the winning trophy after winning the 64th Business Plan Competition at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its 64th Business Plan Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling the need of a specific group of consumers. Four teams in the caps...

May 22, 2026, 2:45pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Honors 27 College Retirees

SUNY Potsdam recently honored 27 longtime employees who retired during the 2025-26 academic year. Together, the faculty and staff members had collectively dedicated an incredible 628 years of service to the institution throughout their careers. "As we...

May 22, 2026, 8:00am EDT

Hugh C. Williams High School Canton student Giovanna Pantoja-Wilson's work, “Mable,” is set to be featured at the St. Lawrence County High School Art Show at the Gibson Gallery, SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam's Gibson Gallery Hosts County Regional High School Art Show

Works by young artists from 11 area districts will soon be on display in SUNY Potsdam's Gibson Gallery, through the 2026 St. Lawrence County Regional High School Art Show. The free show includes more than 100 artworks by 95 students from participating...

May 21, 2026, 9:50am 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.