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Crane School of Music alumna Olivia Phaneuf ’20, saxophone, will present a guest artist recital at her alma mater on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. To view the program or watch the livestream, visit www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

Crane School of Music Kicks Off the Fall Semester with Guest Artists, Faculty Recitals & Student Performances

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will feature visiting guest artists alongside its talented students and world-renowned faculty in a series of upcoming live performances to kick off the Fall 2026 semester. Guest artist and proud Crane School of Mu...

Sep 11, 2026, 2:00pm EDT

Lance Evans ’83 and Cheryl Cummings Evans ’83 walk with their scholarship recipients following the Legacy Luncheon at SUNY Potsdam. The dedicated donors and volunteers recently made a planned gift commitment to the Potsdam College Foundation -- one of many significant gifts that contributed to record-setting giving to benefit SUNY Potsdam in 2025-26.

SUNY Potsdam Shatters All-Time Fundraising Record, Surpassing $10 Million in Annual Giving, as College Prepares to Launch Most Ambitious Campaign in its History

SUNY Potsdam has achieved a new level of philanthropic support, raising more than $10 million in new gifts and commitments in a single year for the first time in College history -- nearly 70 percent more than the previous year, more than double its ori...

Sep 10, 2026, 3:21pm EDT

The flier for the inaugural Crane Brass Summit can be seen here.

Crane School of Music Hosts Inaugural Brass Summit

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to welcome guest artists, alumni educators and students for the inaugural 2026 Crane Brass Summit from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27. Students, musicians, music educators and brass enthusiasts are inv...

Sep 10, 2026, 11:21am EDT

New York State licensed outdoor guide Jess Heck takes in the view from the fire tower atop Azure Mountain in the Adirondacks. Heck will lead SUNY Potsdam’s new beginner-friendly hiking course through PLACE this fall. (Photo courtesy of Jess Heck)

PLACE Presents 'So You Want to Hike? An Introduction to Hiking' Course at SUNY Potsdam, Led by Adirondack Guide Jess Heck

Curious about hiking, but not sure where to start? There's a new opportunity this fall to learn the basics, build your confidence and take it to the trail! SUNY Potsdam's PLACE (Public Learning, Arts and Community Engagement) invites campus and commun...

Sep 9, 2026, 12:19pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam to Host Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair

The North Country Partnership for Environmental Action, Community and Sustainability (NoCoPEACS) is pleased to announce its tenth annual Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair, hosted by SUNY Potsdam. The Green Living Fair will be held on Friday, Se...

Sep 8, 2026, 10:01am EDT

Seraph Brass, winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, will perform as part of the Community Performance Series, in conjunction with the Crane Brass Summit, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. For tickets, visit www.cpspotsdam.org. (Photo credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco)

Community Performance Series to Welcome Organist Marvin Mills, Seraph Brass & Perla Batalla for Fall 2026 Season

The Community Performance Series will launch its 37th season with three distinctive performances by award-winning artists at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music this fall. "The Fall 2026 season of the Community Performance Series features a range of...

Sep 4, 2026, 4:44pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam’s Department of Mathematics will host a free public screening of the documentary film, “Counted Out,” on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m., in the Barrington Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.

SUNY Potsdam to Host Screening of 'Counted Out' Math Documentary

SUNY Potsdam will host a free public screening of the feature documentary, "Counted Out," on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m., in the Barrington Student Union Multi-Purpose Room. The SUNY Potsdam screening is hosted by faculty from the Department of Math...

Sep 4, 2026, 1:15pm EDT

Jocelyn Shatraw ’26, who was born and raised in Potsdam, N.Y., graduated with her degree in psychology earlier this year. SUNY Potsdam has been ranked in the top 10 Best Colleges for Rural America list by Washington Monthly magazine, the first rating of its kind.

SUNY Potsdam Ranked in Top 10 Best Rural Colleges in America by Washington Monthly Magazine

In a first-of-its-kind rating, SUNY Potsdam has been ranked No. 9 nationwide in Washington Monthly magazine's inaugural Best Colleges for Rural America list, earning recognition as one of the country's leading institutions serving rural students and co...

Sep 1, 2026, 10:16am EDT

SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will open the 2026-27 concert season with the Faculty Gala, on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. From left to right: Potsdam Brass Quintet members Christopher Keach (trumpet), Lauren Becker (horn), Charles Guy (tuba), Christopher Hernacki (trombone), and Luke Spence (trumpet) will join an impressive group of faculty on stage at Hosmer Hall.

The Crane School of Music Opens New Academic Year with Faculty Gala

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will officially open the 2026-27 academic year with the annual Faculty Gala, on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The performance will also stream live online, at potsdam.edu/craneli...

Aug 27, 2026, 12:12pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Announces Return of Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series

SUNY Potsdam will welcome back guests and faculty for the 2026-27 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series again this academic year. The line-up of speakers for the Fall 2026 semester will cover a range of topics, including mathematics educatio...

Aug 26, 2026, 4:06pm 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.