SUNY Potsdam Internship Coordinator Max Grube Honored with Inspiring Excellence Award & Career Pioneer Award
SUNY Potsdam Internship Coordinator Dr. Max Grube Selected for Two Prestigious Honors by the SUNY Career Development Organization & Central New York Career Development Association
Potsdam, NY (07/06/2026) — SUNY Potsdam Internship Coordinator Dr. Max Grube has been recognized with two prestigious awards, in honor of his leadership in the field of career development.
Grube was first honored with the Inspiring Excellence Award from the SUNY Career Development Organization, which was presented by the organization's president Denise Harris at its annual conference. Over the past year, Grube has been deeply involved with SUNY CDO, leading a resource group for internships and experiential learning, serving on both the financial planning and long-range planning committees, and assisting with the programming and professional development committees, in preparation for the 2026 conference.
Additionally, Grube was chosen for the Career Pioneer Award from the Central New York Career Development Association. The award, which was presented at the association's May retreat, is designed to honor individuals for their contributions to the profession and association, recognizing that their dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success continue to strengthen the field and inspire those around them.
At SUNY Potsdam, Grube oversees the College's internship programming, including its competitive paid Presidential Internship Program and other opportunities that make it easier for students to gain professional experience while staying on track academically. For more information on SUNY Potsdam's internship programs, visit www.potsdam.edu/internships.
SUNY Potsdam's Lougheed Center for Applied Learning is the first integrated academic opportunity center of its kind in SUNY. Its formal mission is to provide coordinated experiential learning opportunities that broaden and integrate students' knowledge and skills, and to foster self-discovery, for engaged and life-long academic, personal and career success. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/academics/appliedlearning.
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 2,500 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 Internship Coordinator Max Grube was recently honored with awards from the SUNY Career Development Organization and the Central New York Career Development Association.
SUNY Potsdam Internship Coordinator Max Grube was recently honored with the Inspiring Excellence Award from the SUNY Career Development Organization (pictured), as well as the Career Pioneer Award from the Central New York Career Development Association.