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SUNY Potsdam and the Universidad de Cienfuegos are partnering to offer a summer study abroad program in Cuba, allowing students to earn six college credits in six weeks, while immersing themselves in Cuban culture. The historic city center of Cienfuegos (pictured) is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The State University of New York at Potsdam and La Universidad de Cienfuegos Launch New Cuba Summer Session Program

A bold new study abroad program will allow American university students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Cuban culture and earn six college credits in six unforgettable weeks this summer, thanks to a partnership between The State University of ...

Feb 10, 2023, 2:22pm EST

Crane School of Music alumna Renée Fleming ’81 has won her fifth Grammy Award (Photo credit: Andrew Eccles/Decca).

Crane School of Music Alumna Renee Fleming '81 Takes Home Her Fifth Grammy

Opera superstar Renee Fleming '81, a graduate of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, has taken home her fifth Grammy Award for her newest album. Fleming and the renowned conductor and pianist Yannick Nezet-Seguin won the award for their album, "Voic...

Feb 9, 2023, 1:53pm EST

Dr. Suzanne Smith has been appointed as the 18th president of The State University of New York at Potsdam.

SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Suzanne Smith as President of SUNY Potsdam

At the recommendation of State University of New York Chancellor Dr. John B. King, Jr., the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Suzanne Smith as SUNY Potsdam's next president. The announcement was made by the Board and Chancellor King today and be...

Feb 7, 2023, 4:39pm EST

Ashley Penny ’12 & ’15 works with Justin Pavelski, (right) and Ethan Guy (center) in her Applied Behavioral Analysis Special education class at Potsdam High School. Penny works as a special education teacher at Potsdam High School through BOCES, in addition to serving as the mentor program coordinator at the Sheard Literacy Center.

SUNY Potsdam Launches 100% Online Master's Degree & Graduate Certificate in Special Education

SUNY Potsdam is opening up new pathways in the rewarding field of special education, with the addition of two 100 percent online graduate programs -- each designed to meet current and future educators' needs, wherever they are in their career. The Col...

Jan 31, 2023, 12:36pm EST

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet on Feb. 3

The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its third meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., in the Raymond Hall eighth floor dining room. The meeting will stream live online via YouTube, and will be open to the public. Col...

Jan 30, 2023, 1:12pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series Continues in 2023

SUNY Potsdam will continue its Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series with a range of topics across the disciplines in 2023, and is open to the public once again this semester. Sponsored by SUNY Potsdam's School of Education and Professional ...

Jan 24, 2023, 2:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will host a faculty showcase concert to open the Spring 2023 semester on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The concert will also stream live at www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

Crane School of Music Opens Spring Semester with Faculty Showcase

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will officially open the Spring 2023 semester with the annual Faculty Showcase, on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The performance will highlight members of Crane's illustrious fac...

Jan 23, 2023, 3:00pm EST

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 2023. The purpose of this program is to encourage facult...

Jan 17, 2023, 2:20pm EST

Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah recently coauthored articles published in high-impact journals along with student researchers and collaborators at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Chemistry Professor Publishes Papers with Students and Alumni

Research by SUNY Potsdam Professor of Chemistry Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah was recently published in five peer-reviewed scientific journals with high impact factors. The papers were co-authored with SUNY Potsdam undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate stu...

Jan 13, 2023, 2:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam’s Maxcy Hall Ice Arena will host 17 preliminary round ice hockey contests as part of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Hundreds of Athletes and 17 Ice Hockey Contests for Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games

The State University of New York at Potsdam is set to welcome nearly 500 ice hockey players from around the world, along with coaches and support staff, for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. SUNY Potsdam will host the Athletes Village f...

Jan 3, 2023, 3:39pm 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.