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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

Patricia Arnold O’Connell ’77 of Owego, N.Y., is a recipient of the 2021 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association.

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Patricia Arnold O'Connell '77 of Owego, N.Y., with Music Teaching Award

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Crane School of Music alumna Patricia Arnold O'Connell '77 of Owego, N.Y., with the 2021 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award, during SUNY Potsdam's Virtual Reunion. The Helen M. Hos...

Jul 30, 2021, 6:00pm EDT

Daniel Mertzlufft ’15 of New York City is a recipient of the 2021 Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Daniel Mertzlufft '15 a 'Rising Star'

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Daniel Mertzlufft '15 of New York City with the 2021 Rising Star Award, during the College's Virtual Reunion. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professio...

Jul 30, 2021, 6:00pm EDT

Donnalyn Eaton Shuster ’78 of St. Johnsville, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Donnalyn Eaton Shuster '78 of St. Johnsville, N.Y., with Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Donnalyn Eaton Shuster '78 of St. Johnsville, N.Y., with its 2021 Distinguished Service Award, during the College's Virtual Reunion. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have m...

Jul 30, 2021, 5:00pm EDT

Crane School of Music alumnus Russell Faunce ’82 of Black River, N.Y., is a recipient of the 2021 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association.

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Russell Faunce '82 with Music Teaching Award

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Russell Faunce '82 of Black River, N.Y., with the 2021 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award, during SUNY Potsdam's Virtual Reunion. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching A...

Jul 30, 2021, 4:04pm 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.