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Through a computer screen (for now), SUNY Potsdam student athlete Josh Huiatt, left, is mentoring North Country public school students on college options, career paths and the rigors of pursuing college athletics.

SUNY Potsdam Athletes Mentor Malone Middle School Students Through Pandemic

Pandemic or no pandemic, SUNY Potsdam women's hockey players, members of the men's lacrosse team and others are among a dozen athletes helping Malone Central School District students understand their options for college and what it takes to excel as a ...

Jan 14, 2021, 1:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam to Host State Vaccination Site

The Governor's Office has announced that SUNY Potsdam is set to host a state vaccination site to protect New Yorkers against COVID-19. SUNY Potsdam has volunteered to host an appointment-based vaccination site, slated to open to eligible community memb...

Jan 13, 2021, 4:09pm EST

SUNY Potsdam alumna Jennifer Hutchins worked for years to put a mindfulness training program into place in the Salmon River School District. Just gaining strength now, the therapeutic initiative arrives in time to help with the emotional fallout students are experiencing across the country from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Hunter)

North Country Teacher Helps Students Find Emotional Tools to Weather Pandemic

Eighth-grade English teacher Jennifer Hutchins '01 is giving North Country public school students new tools for working through the emotional storm of the COVID-19 pandemic-on their own terms. Any Salmon River School District student who feels ...

Jan 4, 2021, 4:50pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Now Accepting Applications for Walker Fellowship

The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the continuation of the T. Urling and Mabel Walker Research Fellowship Program for 2021. "Following the recent passing of Mabel Walker,...

Dec 23, 2020, 10:00am EST

SUNY PRODiG Fellow Dr. Kathryn Grow Allen brings to SUNY Potsdam a wide range of knowledge about forensic anthropology and other related fields in hopes of inspiring other women to pursue STEM fields.

Between Mummies and Motherhood, SUNY Potsdam PRODiG Fellow Seeks to Show Other Women the Way

Dr. Kathryn Grow Allen came to the North Country and SUNY Potsdam with the purpose of inspiring other women to pursue their interest in the STEM fields. A visiting instructor of anthropology, a SUNY PRODiG fellow and the mother of two young children, s...

Dec 18, 2020, 12:00pm EST

Students fill the stage during a past Crane Candlelight Concert at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Highlights from past concerts will come together with newly recorded selections for the new Mountain Lake PBS production, “Crane Candlelight 2020: Christmas Past, Christmas Present.”

The Magic Returns: Enjoy Holiday Broadcasts of Crane Candlelight Concert Selections

While concertgoers won't be packing into seats in Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music this year, audiences across the North Country will still be able to experience the musical magic of the traditional Crane Candlelight Concerts this ho...

Dec 16, 2020, 2:38pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Share Semester-End Encouragement with Students

SUNY Potsdam alumni from across the country are sharing their words of encouragement with current students as they enter finals week to close out the Fall 2020 semester. The campus transitioned to a virtual format for the end of the semester, as most s...

Dec 14, 2020, 11:59am EST

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet Dec. 11

The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its second meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m., via Zoom. The meeting will stream live online here, and the public is invited to watch and comment. College Council Chair Ju...

Dec 9, 2020, 9:46am EST

Thanks to a new agreement, SUNY Potsdam students can complete their bachelor’s degree and start their law studies at the University at Buffalo School of Law at the same time, shaving a year off their studies.

SUNY Potsdam Partners with University at Buffalo Law School for 3+3 BA/JD Program

Motivated SUNY Potsdam students interested in a legal career can now jumpstart their studies at the University at Buffalo School of Law while completing their undergraduate degree, under a new accelerated 3+3 Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Juris Doctor (JD) agr...

Dec 1, 2020, 1:00pm EST

Students study in the Lougheed Learning Commons at SUNY Potsdam. The College’s Giving Tuesday campaign will ask supporters to “Take 5 for Potsdam” on Dec. 1.

SUNY Potsdam Giving Tuesday Campaign Asks Supporters to 'Take 5 for Potsdam'

This Giving Tuesday, SUNY Potsdam will ask alumni and supporters to "Take 5 for Potsdam" -- positively impacting students and programs at the College through the collective power of individual giving. The "Take 5 for Potsdam" Giving Tuesday campaig...

Nov 23, 2020, 12:00pm EST

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.