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Emily Painter '22, left, and Samantha Sherry '22, walk through SUNY Potsdam’s Minerva Plaza. Students are returning to campus this week, with classes set to resume on Monday for the 2021-22 academic year.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes New and Returning Students with Fireworks and Activities

SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome its 205th class of new students this week, as the Class of 2025 settles in on campus and hundreds of students return for an in-person fall semester. With numerous public health protocols in place, SUNY Potsdam is ba...

Aug 25, 2021, 2:40pm EDT

Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science Dr. Kamal Humagain (right) shows off campus drone equipment alongside Jase Briggs ’18. SUNY Potsdam’s GIS major has been ranked second in the country by Affordable Schools.

SUNY Potsdam Ranked #2 in Nation for Best Affordable Geographic Information Science Degree Program

SUNY Potsdam's Bachelor of Science degree program in geographic information science (GIS) has been honored as one of the very top in the country by Affordable Schools. SUNY Potsdam was ranked No. 2 in the nation in the website's "30 Best Affordable Geo...

Aug 13, 2021, 2:40pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam alumna Cashlynn (Jaggers) Colbert ’19 is an art teacher at Salmon River Central School. The College’s new BFA in art education leads to Pre-K to 12 certification.

SUNY Potsdam Announces New Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art Education

SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce its new Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in art education, leading to New York State teaching certification for Prekindergarten to Grade 12. The rigorous BFA program will prepare students for creative and fulfillin...

Aug 12, 2021, 3:00pm EDT

From left, Ellis Chevrolet Buick GMC CEO Rick Ellis, President Jason Ellis, SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Director Sonny Duquette and Operations Manager Randy Wood.

SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Receives Donated Vehicle

The SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute recently received a donated vehicle to use in the police academy's training programs, thanks to the generosity of a local dealership. The team from Ellis Chevrolet Buick GMC in Malone, N.Y. -- includ...

Aug 11, 2021, 4:35pm EDT

Seen here placing minerals in the Geology Museum displays at SUNY Potsdam, Dr. Michael Rygel (left) and Dr. Page Quinton (right) were recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to support their research with undergraduates on the history of Earth’s climate cycle.

SUNY Potsdam Geology Faculty Members Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Research Earth's Carbon Cycle

Two faculty members in SUNY Potsdam's Department of Geology have been awarded a major National Science Foundation grant to work with undergraduates on their exploration of Earth's carbon cycle across history. Dr. Page Quinton and Dr. Michael Rygel were...

Aug 10, 2021, 1:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Donors Contribute Over $3 Million Throughout 2020-21 Fiscal Year

At the end of June, SUNY Potsdam and the Potsdam College Foundation celebrated a successful end to the College's 2020-21 fiscal year. In total, 5,058 donors contributed almost $3.1 million to support the campus and its students. "At a time when our n...

Aug 6, 2021, 1:00pm EDT

Composer Evan Mack (pictured) is a finalist for the 2023 Pellicciotti Prize, along with librettist Joshua McGuire, for their work, “A Nearer Mother.”

Finalists Announced for the 2023 Pellicciotti Opera Prize at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music

Four finalists have been selected for the 2023 Domenic J. Pellicciotti Opera Composition Prize at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. "The 2023 Pellicciotti selection committee is excited to announce the finalists for the Domenic J. Pellic...

Aug 3, 2021, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Honors 36 College Retirees

SUNY Potsdam honored 36 longtime employees who retired during the 2020-21 academic year. Together, the faculty and staff members had collectively dedicated an incredible 952 years of service to the institution throughout their careers. "It has been m...

Aug 3, 2021, 9:55am EDT

Dr. Katherine Cleary, an assistant professor of environmental studies at SUNY Potsdam, leads a class field trip to the Adirondacks.

SUNY Potsdam Signs Transfer Agreement with Westchester Community College

SUNY Potsdam and Westchester Community College have signed a new transfer agreement enabling WCC students who have earned either an Associate in Science (AS) degree in environmental studies or in health and human performance to pursue their Bachelor of...

Aug 2, 2021, 1:00pm EDT

John Liquori ’12 of Elmira, N.Y., is a recipient of the 2021 Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name John Liquori '12 of Elmira, N.Y., a 'Rising Star'

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored John Liquori '12 of Elmira, N.Y., with the 2021 Rising Star Award, during the College's Virtual Reunion. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional a...

Jul 30, 2021, 7:00pm 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.