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SUNY Potsdam Professor Dr. Robert Hinckley leads a lecture in one of his political science classes in Satterlee Hall.

SUNY Potsdam Politics Faculty Develop Microcredentials to Serve Local Governments Across New York State

SUNY Potsdam, in partnership with the New York Association of Towns, is pleased to announce the launch of a workforce development initiative designed to improve recruitment and retention in towns, as well as create an accredited and skilled workforce. ...

Mar 14, 2025, 11:45am EDT

SUNY Potsdam dance alumna Zoe Cushman Walders ’16 will return to her alma mater to present a concert of new and original works alongside her longtime collaborator, Zachary J. Frazee, on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center’s Dance Theater (Photo credit: Freistilus).

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Zoe Cushman Walders '16 for Dance Concert Featuring New and Original Works

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance and the New York State DanceForce will proudly present an upcoming dance concert of choreographic works by Zoe Cushman Walders '16. This free event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m., i...

Mar 12, 2025, 4:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Now Accepting Applications for Walker Fellowship

The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the continuation of the T. Urling and Mabel Walker Research Fellowship Program for 2025. The purpose of this program is to encourage facult...

Mar 7, 2025, 2:38pm EST

SUNY Potsdam will welcome award-winning author Robin Wall Kimmerer for a visit and public talk on Thursday, April 3. Her free discussion will be held at 6 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater at The Crane School of Music, followed by a book signing and reception in the lobby (Photo credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation).

SUNY Potsdam to Welcome Renowned Author Robin Wall Kimmerer for 'Moving Beyond Gratitude' Talk as Part of LoKo Arts Series

SUNY Potsdam is preparing to host an evening with the award-winning author Robin Wall Kimmerer, including a public discussion, book signing and reception, as part of the spring LoKo Arts series. The event, titled "Moving Beyond Gratitude: Our Responsi...

Mar 5, 2025, 1:00pm EST

From left, Police Academy Director Sonny Duquette, Massena Chief Cody Wilson, SUNY Potsdam University Chief Shane Ashley, Gouverneur Chief Darren Fairbanks, Potsdam Chief Michael Ames, Ogdensburg Chief Mark Kearns, St. Lawrence County Chief Deputy Leighton Filiatrault, St. Lawrence Undersheriff Shawn McCargar, St. Lawrence County Sheriff Rick Engle and Canton Chief Ryan Cole pose for a photo at SUNY Potsdam’s Law Enforcement Training Institute.

SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Launches Spring Police Academy

SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute launched its spring police academy training on Monday, March 3. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff/Police Chiefs Board of Directors welcomed 21 newly-hired police recruits from various North Country law e...

Mar 4, 2025, 2:49pm EST

Dr. Susan L. Perkins ’93 has been appointed the next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Names Dr. Susan L. Perkins '93 as College's Next Provost

Following a national search, SUNY Potsdam has named Dr. Susan L. Perkins '93 as the institution's next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. The SUNY Potsdam alumna is a microbiologist with expertise on protozoan parasites that cause ...

Feb 26, 2025, 3:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Celebrates Completion of Leadership Cohort Program

SUNY Potsdam recently honored a group of dedicated employees upon their successful completion of the Leadership Cohort program, a comprehensive professional development initiative designed to enhance key leadership skills. The 2024-25 cohort included:...

Feb 20, 2025, 10:00am EST

SUNY Potsdam will host a Criminal Justice Day on Thursday, Feb. 27, including a tour of the Law Enforcement Training Institute (pictured) and career connections with local law enforcement agencies. Seen here, alumnus Nathaniel Yeager '20, who double-majored in sociology and criminal justice studies, works with institute Director Sonny Duquette during training exercises using StressVests during a past academy session.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Criminal Justice Day for Prospective Students

SUNY Potsdam will host its first-ever Criminal Justice Day, designed to showcase career opportunities in law enforcement, on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and the ...

Feb 19, 2025, 11:00am EST

SUNY Potsdam will offer a Free Application Week from Feb. 22 to March 2. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/freeapp.

SUNY Potsdam Announces Free Application Week

SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce another Free Application Week for all freshman and transfer applicants, running from Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, March 2, 2025. This initiative aims to make the application process more accessible for prospecti...

Feb 18, 2025, 12:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet on Feb. 21

The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its third meeting of the 2024-25 academic year on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m., in the Raymond Hall eighth floor dining room. The meeting will be open to the public, and will stream live online via Teams. A lin...

Feb 18, 2025, 10:29am EST

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.