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SUNY Potsdam welcomes new students with its First-Year Funnel every fall, with faculty and staff gathering to cheer on first-year students as they arrive on campus. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Students for 2022-23 Academic Year

SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome its 206th class of new students next week, as the Class of 2026 settles in on campus and hundreds of students return for the fall semester. "We are thrilled to welcome students, families, faculty, and staff back ...

Aug 17, 2022, 3:56pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Faculty Member Publishes Book Examining School Gun Violence in Young Adult Literature

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of Secondary Education Dr. Laura A. Brown has published a book, "School Gun Violence in YA Literature: Representing Environments, Motives, and Impacts," which was recently released by Lexington Books. "I have been int...

Aug 8, 2022, 11:00am EDT

Director and choreographer Hettie Barnhill will visit SUNY Potsdam for a screening and discussion of her film, “A Love Letter to Brian, Lesley, and Michelle,” on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. She will also be in residence at the Department of Theatre and Dance, teaching and choreographing with student dancers.

SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre & Dance Presents Free Screening of 'A Love Letter to Brian, Lesley, & Michelle'

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present an upcoming screening and discussion of the film, "A Love Letter to Brian, Lesley, and Michelle." This free event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m., in the Proscenium ...

Aug 4, 2022, 4:00pm EDT

Sal Cania '79 & '82 of Lee Center, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2022 Minerva Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. He is pictured with his wife, Lisa Cania.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2022 Minerva Award to Lee Center Resident Sal Cania '79 & '82

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the 2022 Minerva Award to Salvatore Cania '79 & '82 of Lee Center, N.Y., during the College's annual Reunion. The Minerva Award is presented annually to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding...

Jul 21, 2022, 11:24am EDT

Mary Steinberg Rutley ’60 of Colton, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2022 St. Lawrence Academy Medal from the SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Mary Steinberg Rutley '60 with 2022 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Mary Steinberg Rutley '60 of Colton, N.Y., with the St. Lawrence Academy Medal during Reunion 2022. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate who has...

Jul 21, 2022, 11:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Posthumously Names Dr. John L. Graham an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the memory of the College's former president, Dr. John L. Graham, by posthumously granting him Honorary Lifetime Membership during Reunion 2022. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alum...

Jul 21, 2022, 10:00am EDT

Katherine Beck ’12 of Chicago is a recipient of the 2022 Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.

Mezzo-Soprano Katherine Beck '12 of Chicago Named a 'Rising Star' by State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Association

The State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored mezzo-soprano Katherine Beck '12 of Chicago with the 2022 Rising Star Award during Reunion 2022. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstan...

Jul 21, 2022, 9:00am EDT

Shavon Lloyd of Middletown, N.Y., is a recipient of the 2022 Dr. Lonel Woods Peace and Love Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association.

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Shavon Lloyd '19 with Inaugural Dr. Lonel Woods Peace and Love Award

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently honored Shavon Lloyd of Middletown, N.Y., with the 2022 Dr. Lonel Woods Peace and Love Award during Reunion 2022. Named after Crane School of Music Dean Emeritus Dr...

Jul 21, 2022, 8:00am EDT

Laura Stevenson (Hon. ’07) of Norwood, N.Y., seen at center, is the recipient of the 2022 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association. Laura is pictured with her daughters, Alex Stevenson (left) and Megan Stone (right).

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Laura Stevenson (Hon. '07) with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Laura Stevenson (Hon. '07) of Norwood, N.Y., with the first Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2022. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alu...

Jul 20, 2022, 5:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2022 Minerva Award to Sal Cania '79 & '82

Jul 20, 2022, 4:00pm 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.