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From left, Mady DeWater ’24, Angelina Rubiano ’26, Ethan Mednick ’24, John Calandra ’25, Jimmy Quagliaroli ’25 and Eddie Hayes ’25 rehearse a scene from the upcoming Crane Opera Ensemble production of “The Enchanted Pig,” which will be presented at Snell Theater from March 30 to April 2. (Photo by Ayisha Khalid '24).

Crane Opera Ensemble Brings Jonathan Dove's Musical Tale 'The Enchanted Pig' to Snell Theater Stage

The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to bring a fairy tale to life, with its upcoming production of Jonathan Dove's opera, "The Enchanted Pig." The Crane Opera Ensemble will present the opera in the S...

Mar 21, 2023, 4:34pm EDT

Cadence Hunkins ’23 is completing SUNY Potsdam’s MST program in science education while teaching at Norwood-Norfolk Central School. The program is now fully online.

SUNY Potsdam Launches 100% Online Master's Degree in Science Education

SUNY Potsdam is adding to its growing list of virtual graduate programs, with a new 100 percent online option for the College's longstanding Master of Science in Teaching (MST) degree in adolescence science education, which leads to certification in Gr...

Mar 15, 2023, 1:00pm EDT

Dr. Marie-Élaine Gagnon (left), an associate professor of cello at The Crane School of Music, works with campers at Crane Youth Music. The summer camp is returning for its 50th anniversary season in 2023.

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music Announces Return of Crane Youth Music Camp for Summer 2023

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 50th anniversary season of Crane Youth Music. The popular summer camp will welcome young musicians from ages 12 to 18, from Sunday, June 25 to Saturday, J...

Mar 1, 2023, 5:06pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Seeking Nominations for Public Health Youth Leader Award

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Public Health and Human Performance is seeking nominations for its first Public Health Youth Leader Award. The award will be presented to an outstanding high school student from St. Lawrence or Franklin County who has demon...

Feb 17, 2023, 2:15pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Professor of Chemistry Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah has been awarded a $1.1 million National Science Foundation grant in support of his research on how iron is trafficked between cells.

SUNY Potsdam Chemistry Professor Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah Awarded $1.1 Million Grant from National Science Foundation

SUNY Potsdam Professor of Chemistry Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah has been awarded a research grant from the National Science Foundation to study how iron, an essential micronutrient required for most living organisms, is trafficked between cells. The $1.1 mi...

Feb 15, 2023, 10:26am EST

SUNY Potsdam’s Wagner Institute for Sustainability and Ecological Research (pictured) will host a WISER Escape from Winter event all day on Friday, Feb. 24. Pictured is Melanie Heidman '25, an intern at the center who will be presenting and assisting in the event.

SUNY Potsdam WISER Center Hosts 'Escape from Winter' Event

SUNY Potsdam's Wagner Institute for Sustainability and Ecological Research and the Department of Biology will host a WISER Escape from Winter event on Friday, Feb. 24. All are welcome to join and get your mind into spring in the dead of winter! Visito...

Feb 14, 2023, 3:25pm EST

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

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.