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SUNY Potsdam Professor Dr. Robert Hinckley leads a lecture in one of his political science classes in Satterlee Hall. He and his colleagues have helped to develop a partnership with the New York Association of Towns to incorporate public service competencies into coursework, efforts that will be further enhanced thanks to support from the SUNY Embedding Industry Credentials into Academic Coursework (EICAC) initiative.

SUNY Potsdam School of Arts & Sciences Awarded $50,000 through SUNY Initiative to Embed Industry Credentials in Curricula

SUNY Potsdam has been awarded funding to support the integration of industry-recognized credentials into coursework within the arts, humanities and social sciences, as part of the SUNY Embedding Industry Credentials into Academic Coursework (EICAC) ini...

Apr 10, 2026, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Professor of English Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein has been selected to complete an upcoming Rare Book School course focused on the material foundations of map history.

SUNY Potsdam English Professor Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein Accepted to Prestigious Rare Book School

SUNY Potsdam Professor of English Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein has been accepted to attend an upcoming session, "Material Foundations of Map History, 1450-1900," at the Rare Book School, an internationally recognized program based at the University of ...

Apr 10, 2026, 8:00am EDT

The Hosmer Choir will present a joint concert with the Crane Concert Choir at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. For the livestream link, program and more information, visit www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

Crane School of Music Student Ensembles Take Center Stage in Upcoming Concerts

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will showcase its talented student ensembles and faculty artists in a series of nearly daily live performances throughout the month. All performances are free, and the public is invited to attend. The Crane Jazz B...

Apr 8, 2026, 9:55am EDT

From left, SUNY Potsdam students Sadie Brown ’26, Davida Owusu-Achiaa ’27, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne R. Smith and SUNY Trustee Bruce Simon take part in a roundtable focused on student support on March 31.

Chancellor King Highlights Student Success Supports During Visit to SUNY Potsdam

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted basic needs support during a visit to SUNY Potsdam. During his visit, Chancellor King joined SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne Smith, as well as students, faculty, and staff, to sh...

Mar 31, 2026, 3:50pm EDT

Raquel Acevedo Klein ’16 will return to her alma mater as the 46th McElheran Visiting Artist, for a Community Performance Series concert on Saturday, April 18, at 6:45 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit www.cpspotsdam.org.

Community Performance Series Presents 46th McElheran Visiting Artist, Raquel Acevedo Klein '16, in Immersive Fusion of Classical & Electronic Music

Community Performance Series will present an evening of innovative music featuring composer, conductor, vocalist, interdisciplinary artist and Crane School of Music alumna Raquel Acevedo Klein '16 on Saturday, April 18. The performance will be held in...

Mar 27, 2026, 4:00pm EDT

Dr. Eileen Visser will lead a free talk, “The Trip That Shouldn’t Be Possible: Paddling the Northwest Passage,” at SUNY Potsdam’s Barrington Student Union on Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m., in the Fireside Lounge.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Talk About Epic Arctic Kayak Journey Featuring Eileen Visser on April 9

SUNY Potsdam's Wilderness Education Program will host special guest Eileen Visser for a free public talk on her epic Arctic journey. Her talk, "The Trip That Shouldn't Be Possible: Paddling the Northwest Passage," will be held on Thursday, April 9 at ...

Mar 27, 2026, 2:44pm EDT

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

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.