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Singer Joey Blake will co-facilitate the Crane Circlesong Community Residency, culminating in a free guest artist concert on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., in the Proscenium Theater, located in the Performing Arts Center.

Crane School of Music to Host Community Circlesong Residency with Guest Vocalists Joey Blake and David Worm

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host a Crane Community Circlesong Residency featuring two renowned guest artists from Thursday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Sept. 20. The transformative three-day musical experience will be led by guest artists Joey ...

Sep 15, 2025, 9:34am EDT

At left, 2nd Lt. William Jadlos administers the oath of office to Nathaniel Addison of Massena, N.Y., as he enlisted in the New York Army National Guard. Addison will join the Guard and enroll as a SUNY Potsdam student in the fall, as part of the College’s guaranteed admission program. (Photo credit: Sophia Pleat ’26).

Massena Senior Nathaniel Addison Sworn in to New York Army National Guard in Ceremony at SUNY Potsdam

Massena High School senior Nathaniel Addison took a significant step toward his future this week, as he was officially sworn into the New York Army National Guard. During the ceremony, held on the SUNY Potsdam campus on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Addison rai...

Sep 12, 2025, 9:31am EDT

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet on Sept. 12

The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its first meeting of the 2025-26 academic year on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., in the Raymond Hall eighth floor dining room. The meeting will be open to the public, and will stream live online via Teams. A li...

Sep 8, 2025, 3:00pm EDT

A rising star in the world of classical music, James Kealey will present the 25th annual Ranlett Organ Recital as part of the Fall 2025 Community Performance Series at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. The concert, set for Sunday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, will be free in honor of the milestone year for the recital. (Photo credit: Gerry Szymanski)

Community Performance Series Celebrates 36th Season, with Award-Winning Artists Set to Perform at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music

The Community Performance Series will launch its 36th season with three distinctive performances by award-winning artists at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music this fall. "The Fall 2025 season of the Community Performance Series is one built on rela...

Sep 4, 2025, 1:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will open the 2025-26 concert season with the Faculty Gala, on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Hosmer Hall. The concert will also stream live online. For more, see www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

The Crane School of Music Opens New Academic Year with Faculty Gala

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will officially open the 2025-26 academic year with the annual Faculty Gala, on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The performance will also stream live online, at potsdam.edu/craneli...

Aug 26, 2025, 4:02pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam geology majors Crystal Smith, left, and Spencer Pelkey, right, talk about their upcoming research projects before attending a geomorphology course on August 25, 2025—the first day of classes for the Fall 2025 semester.

SUNY Potsdam Ranked Among Top Public Master's Universities in the Nation by Washington Monthly Magazine

SUNY Potsdam has been ranked No. 113 among public master's universities nationwide in Washington Monthly magazine's newly-published 2025 College Guide. The College placed among the top quarter of national master's universities rated this year, coming ...

Aug 26, 2025, 12:00pm EDT

Kathryn and Al Davino (Hon. ’10) walk with a group of Crane School of Music students -- recipients of the Cassie Davino Memorial Scholarship -- during a recent visit to SUNY Potsdam. Established in honor of their daughter, the scholarship provides financial support for voice majors at Crane every year.

SUNY Potsdam Surpasses $5.9 Million in Giving, Thanks to Dedicated Donors

SUNY Potsdam raised more than $5.9 million in new gifts and commitments during the 2024-25 fiscal year, thanks to the steadfast support of its generous donors. Overall giving increased by 10 percent from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, reflecting the de...

Aug 20, 2025, 1:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam welcomes new students with its New Student Funnel every fall, with faculty and staff gathering to cheer on new first-year and transfer students as they arrive on campus. This year’s event will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes New and Returning Students with Carnival, Upgrades and New Programs

SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome its 209th class of new students, as the Class of 2029 is set to settle in on campus and hundreds of students get ready to return for the fall semester. "As we open the doors to a new academic year at SUNY Potsdam, I'm ...

Aug 15, 2025, 2:01pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Announces Return of Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series

SUNY Potsdam will welcome back guests and faculty for the 2025-26 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series again this academic year. The line-up of speakers for the Fall 2025 semester will cover a range of topics, including mathematics educatio...

Aug 12, 2025, 3:00pm EDT

Bestselling author Tracey Lange will visit SUNY Potsdam to discuss her novel set in Potsdam, “What Happened to the McCrays?,” on Thursday, Oct. 23.

SUNY Potsdam to Host Bestselling Author Tracey Lange as She Returns to the Setting of her New Novel -- Potsdam, N.Y.

New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange will return to the setting of her newest novel this fall, as part of a special visit organized and hosted by SUNY Potsdam. Lange's latest book, "What Happened to the McCrays?," is set in and around Potsda...

Aug 7, 2025, 11:31am 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.