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Jocelyn Loomis ’24 processes into Commencement at SUNY Potsdam wearing her first-generation student stole, as she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. SUNY Potsdam recently was named to the FirstGen Forward Network to support first-generation students.

SUNY Potsdam Earns National Recognition for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

SUNY Potsdam was recently selected for membership in the FirstGen Forward Network, a national community of practice dedicated to advancing success for first-generation college students. Potsdam was one of 60 new members announced for 2025-26 nationwide...

Mar 26, 2026, 1:58pm EDT

At left, David Fluhr (Hon. ’79) receives his honorary Doctor of Music degree from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith, during a special ceremony held at the Burny Mattinson Theater at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif.

SUNY Potsdam Awards Honorary Doctorate to Distinguished Alumnus & Disney Animation Re-Recording Mixer David Fluhr '79

Fresh off receiving his Honorary Doctor of Music degree from The State University of New York at Potsdam, acclaimed sound mixer David E. Fluhr (Hon. '79) will return to his alma mater for a one-night-only event, "The Sound of Disney Animation." The Cr...

Mar 19, 2026, 3:00pm EDT

Crane Opera Ensemble to Present 'It's Complicated' Revue from March 27 to 29

The Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is proud to present an original, collaboratively created production, "It's Complicated," which reimagines some of the most beloved moments in opera and musical theatre. Rather than prese...

Mar 19, 2026, 12:38pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam’s Law Enforcement Training Institute recently hosted an Instructor Development Course, in conjunction with Fort Drum Police.

SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Graduates New Police Instructors

The SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute, in conjunction with Fort Drum Police Master Instructors Morgan Cady and Rob Derouin, recently concluded a two-week Instructor Development Course for regional law enforcement officers. The intensive ...

Mar 16, 2026, 4:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam to Mark 210 Years with Charter Day Celebration

The State University of New York at Potsdam will celebrate the 210th anniversary of its founding with special Charter Day events on Wednesday, March 25. Originally founded as the St. Lawrence Academy, the institution known today as SUNY Potsdam marked...

Mar 16, 2026, 2:31pm EDT

Music business students from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music interned with companies from across the country and world at the 2026 NAMM Show, the premier trade event for music products.

Crane School of Music Students Score Internships at NAMM Show

Nine ambitious music business students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently traveled to Anaheim, Calif., to network and complete internships at the 2026 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, the world's leading trade event ...

Mar 12, 2026, 3:22pm EDT

Acclaimed mezzo-soprano Margaret Lattimore ’91 will return to her alma mater, SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, for a masterclass and public recital on March 16 and 17. Her recital, to be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater, will be dedicated to the late Crane Professor Emerita Patricia Misslin.

Crane School of Music Welcomes Acclaimed Mezzo-Soprano Margaret Lattimore '91 for Recital & Masterclass

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is continuing its robust spring concert season with a diverse lineup of free performances, spotlighting returning alumni, distinguished guest artists, and the talents of Crane faculty and student ensembles. Find ou...

Mar 2, 2026, 4:24pm EST

“Pluralidad: A Concerto for Contours and Colors” will be on display in SUNY Potsdam’s Gibson Gallery, featuring works by Raquel Acevedo Klein ’16, from March 5 to April 17.

SUNY Potsdam Alumna Raquel Acevedo Klein '16 Returns to Campus for Art Exhibition & Musical Performances

SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome back award-winning artist, composer, conductor, performer and Crane School of Music alumna Raquel Acevedo Klein '16 for a multiweek artistic residency this spring, featuring a new visual art exhibition, classroom collab...

Feb 27, 2026, 4:40pm EST

Community Performance Series Announces Audition Calls for Summer Musical

Community Performance Series is pleased to announce the upcoming auditions for its 2026 summer musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella: Enchanted Edition." Sign up: Summer musical audition information CPS is seeking cast members ages 10 and up...

Feb 24, 2026, 1:20pm EST

Maia Regan ’26, a music education and violin performance major at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, plans to begin her teaching career after graduation and is considering returning to Crane to pursue her master’s degree in music education—an option now available fully online.

Crane School of Music Launches New Fully Online Option for Master's Degree in Music Education

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is pleased to announce a new fully online option for its longstanding graduate program in music education -- expanding access to one of the nation's most respected programs in the field. Designed for working and as...

Feb 20, 2026, 8:00am 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.