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'Boss' Book: SUNY Potsdam Professor Emeritus John Massaro Publishes Book on Music of Bruce Springsteen
During his time as a politics faculty member at SUNY Potsdam, Dr. John Massaro became known for his unconventional college courses -- even drawing national attention for his semester-long class exploring political themes in the music of Bruce Springste...
Jul 16, 2021, 4:55pm EDT
SUNY Potsdam University Police Department Receives Reaccreditation
SUNY Potsdam's University Police Department has achieved reaccreditation through the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Council, providing formal recognition that the department meets or exceeds expectations of excellence in the field. The de...
Jul 1, 2021, 1:16pm EDT
Blueline Literary Magazine Publishes 42nd Volume
"Blueline: A Literary Magazine Dedicated to the Spirit of the Adirondacks" has released its 42nd volume this month. Published annually by the Department of English and Communication at SUNY Potsdam, Blueline celebrates the Adirondacks by featuring the ...
Jun 29, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg Announces Her Upcoming Departure for New Position
SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg announced today that she has accepted a position as Chancellor at the University of Washington Bothell. Following seven years of dedicated leadership, Esterberg is set to depart Aug. 31, as she prepares t...
Jun 25, 2021, 3:52pm EDT
Potsdam College Foundation Names Two New Trustees
The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees appointed two new members and honored another with emeriti status at the board's spring meeting. SUNY Potsdam alumni Adebisi Oje '12 and Justin Sipher '92 were both elected to serve on the Foundation Boa...
Jun 4, 2021, 8:00am EDT
SUNY Potsdam and New York Chiropractic College Announce Articulated Program Agreements
SUNY Potsdam and New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) are pleased to announce a new educational partnership. Together, the institutions have established four new articulated program agreements to provide seamless pathways for students at SUNY Potsdam t...
Jun 2, 2021, 11:12am EDT
SUNY Potsdam Honors Class of 2021 at Commencement
SUNY Potsdam honored its Class of 2021 graduates far and near with a series of three socially-distanced Commencement ceremonies in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at The Crane School of Music today -- the first time that the hall has seen such numbers...
May 22, 2021, 3:14pm EDT
SUNY Potsdam Graduates Recognized as Class of 2021 Academic Honorees
Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam graduates have been recognized as the academic honorees for the Class of 2021, earning the 2021 Faculty Awards. The award recipients, Joni Cullen '21 and Tanner Wilson '21, were chosen by Faculty Senate and will be speciall...
May 18, 2021, 9:58am EDT
SUNY Potsdam Professor Derek C. Maus Releases New Edition of 'Understanding Colson Whitehead'
SUNY Potsdam Professor of English and Communication Dr. Derek C. Maus has released a new revised and expanded edition of his book, "Understanding Colson Whitehead," published by the University of South Carolina Press. Maus is also the editor of "Conver...
May 14, 2021, 2:00pm EDT
SUNY Potsdam Hosts Community Policing and Cultural Competency Training for Area Law Enforcement Agencies
SUNY Potsdam was proud to host a special training in community policing and cultural competency last week, featuring national experts Dr. Lorenzo Boyd and Mike Lawlor of RENZ Consulting. Nineteen officers from Lake Placid Village Police, New York State...
May 14, 2021, 12:00pm EDT