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

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will feature its talented students in a series of nearly daily upcoming live performances in November. All performances are free, and the public is invited to attend. In a concert titled "Time," the Crane Concert ...

Nov 7, 2025, 3:06pm EST

SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will host a National Association of Band Instrument Repair Technicians Regional Clinic on Nov. 8 and 9.

Crane School of Music to Host National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians Regional Clinic

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome instrument repair professionals, musicians, educators and students for a National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT) Regional Clinic, on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunda...

Nov 6, 2025, 3:18pm EST

SUNY Financial Aid Day to be Held at SUNY Potsdam on Nov. 22

SUNY Potsdam is pleased to host the SUNY Financial Aid Day in collaboration with SUNY Canton, on Saturday, Nov. 22. This free event is part of a statewide initiative by SUNY to support students and families in understanding and completing the financia...

Nov 6, 2025, 10:00am EST

Dr. David Bugg, a professor of sociology and criminal justice at SUNY Potsdam, has published a new textbook, “Comparative Criminology.”

SUNY Potsdam Sociology and Criminal Justice Professor Dr. David Bugg Publishes New Textbook

SUNY Potsdam Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice Dr. David Bugg has released a new textbook, "Comparative Criminology," published by Linus Learning and now available in hardcover. The textbook offers an in-depth look at comparative criminology...

Nov 4, 2025, 9:14am EST

SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith holds up a photograph of Julia E. Crane’s studio from the original Crane Normal Institute of Music (predecessor to The Crane School of Music) after opening a time capsule from the former Dunn Hall.

SUNY Potsdam History Sees Light of Day with Time Capsule Opening

A crowd gathered in the Academic Quad at SUNY Potsdam on Friday, Oct. 24, to witness a unique moment in campus history: the opening of a time capsule sealed in the cornerstone of Dunn Hall in 1955. The ceremony was led by President Dr. Suzanne R. Smit...

Oct 27, 2025, 4:08pm EDT

From left, Bestselling author Tracey Lange walks with SUNY Potsdam students Allison Carvel ’26 and Em O’Donnell ’26 during a visit to campus to discuss her novel, “What Happened to the McCrays?,” which is set in Potsdam, N.Y.

Bestselling Author Tracey Lange Visits SUNY Potsdam Campus and Local Community

The New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange made her first trip back to the setting of her latest novel, in a visit sponsored by SUNY Potsdam, from Oct. 22 to 24. Lange's latest book, "What Happened to the McCrays?," is set in and around Potsdam...

Oct 24, 2025, 5:09pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Student Ambassador Luke Tytler (far right) leads a campus tour for visiting students and faculty from Finger Lakes Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Participants included, from right to left, John DeRue, Cajsa Young, Mason Bush, Brechante Jolivain, Dan Skelton, Morgan Paro, and Maura Sullivan. The visit marked a new articulation agreement between the two colleges, creating a streamlined transfer pathway for students pursuing environmental science careers.

SUNY Potsdam and Finger Lakes Community College Partner to Advance Environmental Education

SUNY Potsdam and Finger Lakes Community College are excited to announce a new articulation agreement that streamlines the path to environmental careers. The new 2+2 partnership allows students to easily transition from earning their associate degrees a...

Oct 23, 2025, 12:00pm EDT

L to R: SUNY Potsdam students George Clapper, Issac Morais, Julian Lacson, Eric Gordonos and Karl Schreyer pose for a photo at the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Fall Conference.

SUNY Potsdam Students & Faculty Attend Mathematical Association of America Seaway Conference

Nine students and five faculty members from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Mathematics recently took part in the fall Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Fall Conference, held on Oct. 3 and 4 at St. Lawrence University. Thanks to the prox...

Oct 21, 2025, 3:30pm EDT

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

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will feature its talented students and faculty in a series of upcoming live performances to close out the month. All performances are free, and the public is invited to attend. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Crane Wind E...

Oct 17, 2025, 5:09pm EDT

The Crane Opera Ensemble will present Kurt Weill’s American folk opera, “Down in the Valley,” as well as selections from “Street Scene,” from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.

Crane Opera Ensemble to Present Kurt Weill's 'Down in the Valley'

The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present Kurt Weill's American folk opera, "Down in the Valley," alongside scenes from the composer's New York City-inspired "Street Scene," in a fall production running...

Oct 17, 2025, 10:14am 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.