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NYS Department of Financial Services to Offer Community Resource Center for Flood Recovery at SUNY Potsdam

The New York State Department of Financial Services will be on the campus of SUNY Potsdam on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Raymond Hall eighth floor boardroom. Staff will be deployed to SUNY Potsdam to provide insurance help to resid...

Aug 13, 2024, 10:23am EDT

SUNY Potsdam received a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation to support STEM educational outreach programs, such as its Careers in STEM days (pictured).

SUNY Potsdam Receives $25,000 Grant from Arconic Foundation

SUNY Potsdam was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation, to support educational outreach in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The funds will help SUNY Potsdam to fulfill the changing needs of K...

Aug 5, 2024, 4:31pm EDT

Kris McCarthy ’14 (left) of Martintown, Ontario, is a recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. He is seen here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right), who presented him with the honor at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Kris McCarthy '14 a 'Rising Star'

The State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Kris McCarthy '14 of Martintown, Ontario, with the College's Rising Star Award, during Reunion 2024. The Rising Star Award is presented to SUNY Potsdam alumni who have dem...

Jul 16, 2024, 11:00am EDT

Rick Reagan ’90 (right) of Marcellus, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2024 Minerva Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. He is pictured here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith, who presented him with the award during Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2024 Minerva Award to Rick Reagan '90 of Marcellus, N.Y.

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the Minerva Award, its highest honor, to Rick Reagan '90 of Marcellus, N.Y., during Reunion 2024. The Minerva Award is presented annually to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professiona...

Jul 16, 2024, 10:00am EDT

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named Bill Mitchell (left) of Potsdam, N.Y., an honorary alumnus. He is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Names William Mitchell of Potsdam, N.Y., an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime staff member William Mitchell of Potsdam, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2024. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alumni who have ma...

Jul 16, 2024, 9:00am EDT

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named Katie Logan (left) of Madrid, N.Y., an honorary alumna. She is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Names Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., an Honorary Alumna

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime staff member Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2024. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alumni who have made exc...

Jul 16, 2024, 8:00am EDT

Toby White ’89 of Waddington, N.Y., seen at right alongside SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith, is the recipient of the 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Toby White '89 of Waddington, N.Y., with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Toby White '89 of Waddington, N.Y., with the Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have m...

Jul 15, 2024, 5:00pm EDT

David Vroman ’83 & ’91 (right) of Massena, N.Y., seen here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith, is the recipient of the 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor David Vroman '83 & '91 of Massena, NY, with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored David Vroman '83 & '91 of Massena, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who ha...

Jul 15, 2024, 4:00pm EDT

Christine Vallas ’93 (right) of Wheatfield, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2024 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. She is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (left) at Reunion 2024.

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Christine Vallas '93 of Wheatfield, N.Y., with Music Teaching Award

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Christine Vallas '93 of Wheatfield, N.Y., with the Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award during Reunion 2024. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award is presented each ...

Jul 15, 2024, 3:32pm EDT

Carol Dumka ’75 of Liverpool, N.Y., seen at right, is the recipient of the 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association. SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (left) presented the award at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Carol Dumka '75 of Liverpool, NY, with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Carol Dumka '74 of Liverpool, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have ma...

Jul 15, 2024, 3:04pm 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.