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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.

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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.

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SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2025 at Commencement

The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2025 during the College's 205th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17.
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Graduation - 20h

Crane School of Music Students Selected as Departmental Scholars

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently selected outstanding students to be honored as 2025 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - 16h

SUNY Potsdam Student Earns NYS Fellowship Excellence in Public Health Award

This award, given by the New York State Public Health Association, recognizes a fellow working through the Public Health Corps who is committed to public health initiatives and community improvement.
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Academic Award - May 12

SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2024 at Commencement

The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2024 during the College's 204th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
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Graduation - 2024 May 15

Crane School of Music Graduate Selected as 2025 Presser Scholar

Crane School of Music senior Ricky Chui '25 has been named as a recipient of the Presser Foundation's Undergraduate Scholar Award.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 12

Crane School of Music Announces Opera Cast and Crew for World Premiere of 'Computing Venus'

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is preparing to host the world premiere of a groundbreaking new opera, "Computing Venus," by composer Timothy C. Takach and librettist Caitlin Vincent. The Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra will unveil its full production of the Pellicciotti Prize-winning work in a series of performances from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Oct 24

Crane School of Music Vocalists Chosen for Masterclass with Lisa Vroman

Seven students at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music were chosen to take part in a vocal masterclass led by Broadway and opera star Lisa Vroman '79.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 29

SUNY Potsdam Psychology Students Attend Eastern Psychological Association Conference

A group of psychology students and faculty from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to New York City to attend the Eastern Psychological Association conference.
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Research / Grant - May 9

SUNY Potsdam Student Earns Award from Rochester 360 Film Festival

SUNY Potsdam graduate student Stephen Ford '26 earns honors for best audio at Lights, Camera, Planetarium!, Rochester's first 360 Film Festival.
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Achievement (Other) - May 12

SUNY Potsdam Names Presidential Scholars

SUNY Potsdam recently named five 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.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Dec 11

SUNY Potsdam Teams Win Trophies at International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition

Student teams from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won trophies at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) sponsored by the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
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Business/professional - May 8

SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win 3 Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition

Five students from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won three trophies at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics Case Competition, held at San Francisco State University.
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Business/professional - Apr 16

SUNY Potsdam Education Students Complete Early Childhood Paid Internship Program

Thanks to a grant from the SUNY Early Childhood Paid Internship Program, two SUNY Potsdam students are wrapping up an unforgettable internship experience at the College's Childcare Center.
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Internship - 2022 May 12

SUNY Potsdam Students Chosen for Presidential Internship Program

SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the first class of students who will complete the College's new Presidential Internship Program, a competitive paid internship program allowing students to gain professional experience while assisting select North Country employers.
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Internship - Apr 7

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 774 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.
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President's List - Jan 17

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 727 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.
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President's List - 2024 Jun 11

SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 179 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2024 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - Jan 16

SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 177 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2024 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 11

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute

Twelve student cadets recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, the College's accredited pre-employment police academy.
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Student Excellence - 2022 Dec 21

141 Potsdam Athletes named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

141 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes, including 14 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 2023-24 academic year.
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Sports - 2024 Jun 21

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute

SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute recently recognized the graduates of its tenth police academy class with a ceremony held on campus.
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Student Excellence - Jan 14

123 Potsdam Athletes named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

123 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes, including 17 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 2022-23 academic year.
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Sports - 2023 Jun 16

SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with William and Helen Gambling Scholarship

This scholarship recipient is selected by the chair of the Department of Art. Recipients must be a declared art studio or art history major who have completed at least one year of study and are in good academic standing, who exhibit passion and commitment for the field.
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Scholarship - 2024 Jun 11

SUNY Potsdam Students Awarded James Berriman Scholarship in Philosophy

The recipient(s) of this scholarship are selected annually by the SUNY Potsdam Scholarship Coordinator and the faculty of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Philosophy. Recipients must be full-time undergraduates in good academic standing, who are entering the junior or senior year of study with a declared major in and a demonstrated passion for the study of philosophy.
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Scholarship - 2024 Jun 11

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Women, Gender & Leadership Training

Ten SUNY Potsdam students recently completed the Women, Gender and Leadership specialty badge through the College's Summit Leadership Program.
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Milestone Badge - 2024 May 29

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Women, Gender & Leadership Training

Ten SUNY Potsdam students recently completed the Women, Gender and Leadership specialty badge through the College's Summit Leadership Program.
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Milestone Badge - 2023 May 22

SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society

Kappa Pi is the international art honor society.
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Honor Society - 2024 Apr 26

SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society

Nine SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national historical honor society.
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Honor Society - 2024 Apr 26

SUNY Potsdam Names 58 Students to Honors Program

SUNY Potsdam recently accepted 58 students into its rigorous Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2021 Feb 8
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