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.
(see more)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.
SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 245 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2020 semester to the College's Dean's List.
Honors List -
Jan 6
SUNY Potsdam Names Presidential Scholars
SUNY Potsdam recently named eight motivated and talented students to its Presidential Scholars Program, which provides funding and recognition for students to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect, while working with faculty mentors.
Research / Grant -
21h
SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded Mental Health Advocate Badge
A SUNY Potsdam student recently earned the Mental Health Advocate badge, after completing special training through the College's Summit Leadership Program.
Milestone Badge -
Jan 20
Local SUNY Potsdam athletes named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for 2019-20 season
121 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes, including 18 two-sport athletes, have earned a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference's Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. The honor roll recognizes athletes with a minimum 3.30 cumulative grade-point average for the entire 2019-20 academic year.
Sports -
2020 Jun 17
SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Ilse J. Shaw History Award
The Ilse J. Shaw History Award goes to the senior history major with the best scholarship and highest cumulative GPA in history courses during his or her undergraduate career.
Academic Award -
2020 May 22
SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the Father James Pennock Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the outstanding junior history major based on the student's overall GPA, their GPA in history, and the department's knowledge of the student. The scholarship was established by the wife of the former priest of Potsdam's Trinity Episcopal Church and mayor of Potsdam.
Scholarship -
2020 May 22
SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
Twenty SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national historical honor society.
Honor Society -
2020 May 13
SUNY Potsdam Student's Artwork Accepted for Juried Show
Abigail Tessier had her artwork, "Swirl Girl," chosen for the 2020 College Student Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2020 May 13
SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2020 with Virtual Commencement Celebration
The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize nearly 900 candidates for graduation with a special virtual Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. The SUNY Potsdam Class of 2020 will be honored in an online ceremony and watch party on the traditional Commencement day, until the College is able to safely hold an in-person event honoring all of this year's bachelor's and master's graduates at a later date.
Graduation -
2020 May 20
Crane School of Music Students Intern at the 2020 NAMM Show
SUNY Potsdam student interns traveled to the 2020 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, Calif., from Jan. 16 to 19. Joined by faculty from The Crane School of Music, the students worked directly with leading music industry firms, through a unique internship program organized by the Crane Institute for Music Business.
Internship -
2020 Jan 27
SUNY Potsdam Students Establish Esports Teams
SUNY Potsdam students with a passion and talent for Esports have banded together to establish their own campus club team, now competing in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The 38 students in the SUNY Potsdam Esports Club come from all majors and bring a variety of extracurricular and academic interests with them.
Student Competition -
2019 Nov 14
SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Mental Health First Aid Training
Thirty-one SUNY Potsdam students recently earned Mental Health First Aid badges for completing special training through the College's Summit Leadership Program.
Achievement (Other) -
2019 Sep 3
SUNY Potsdam Students Study Tropical Ecology in Belize
Nine students from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to Belize, as part of a two-week field course focusing on tropical ecology and conservation.
Study Abroad -
2018 Feb 22
357 Students Complete Courses Through SUNY Potsdam's College in High School Program
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently honored 357 high school students from across New York State who earned college credit through its College in High School Program during the 2017-18 academic year.
Student Excellence -
2018 Jul 31
SUNY Potsdam Students Headed to Assist with Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico
Twenty-three SUNY Potsdam students and two faculty members are heading to Puerto Rico this summer, to aid in the island's reconstruction following the devastating damages wrought by Hurricane Maria. Two groups will travel to Puerto Rico this month, with each spending two weeks working with partner organizations on the ground to assist in reconstruction and revitalization efforts.
Community Service -
2018 Jul 16
SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Attend Entrepreneurs Conference
A team of business administration students from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to Rochester, N.Y., to attend the 13th annual Entrepreneurs Conference.
Business/professional -
2017 Nov 3