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 Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute
Nine cadets recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, the College's accredited pre-employment police academy.
Student Excellence -
Jan 12
SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded 'Writing Your Way In' Badge
A SUNY Potsdam student recently earned the Writing Your Way In badge, after completing special training through the College's Summit Leadership Program.
Milestone Badge -
Jan 12
SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 887 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2021 semester.
President's List -
Jan 3
SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 235 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2021 semester to the College's Dean's List.
Dean's List -
Jan 3
SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its Business Plan and Product Prototype Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling the need of a specific group of consumers. In the Fall 2021 semester, two teams of students took home the trophy.
Academic Award -
2021 Dec 28
SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the Dr. Bruce McBride Criminal Justice Student Award for 2021
The Dr. Bruce McBride Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award is given annually at the SUNY Police Chiefs Conference, in recognition of Dr. McBride's contributions to SUNY University Police. It is awarded to a student who has demonstrated contributions to personal safety on campus, and who is actively pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Scholarship -
2021 Dec 1
SUNY Potsdam Student Chosen for Presidential Scholars Program
Through the Presidential Scholars Program, motivated and talented SUNY Potsdam students are given the opportunity to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect. The Presidential Scholars Program provides recognition and additional financial resources to students who have achieved academic excellence and who demonstrate a commitment to their own academic progress.
Research / Grant -
2021 Nov 16
100 Potsdam Athletes named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
POTSDAM, N.Y.-100 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes, including nine 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 2020-21 academic year.
Sports -
2021 Jun 21
SUNY Potsdam Students Named to Cast and Crew for 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to present its fall mainstage production of "Ready Steady Yeti Go," featuring talented students in the cast and crew.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Oct 16
SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor society. Tau Rho is the SUNY Potsdam chapter, chartered more than 30 years ago.
Honor Society -
2021 May 24
SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2021 at Commencement
The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2021 during a series of ceremonies to mark the College's 201st Commencement on Saturday, May 22.
Graduation -
2021 May 21
SUNY Potsdam Names 58 Students to Honors Program
SUNY Potsdam recently accepted 58 students into its rigorous Honors Program.
Honors List -
2021 Feb 8
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
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 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 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 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