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Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah, a professor of chemistry at SUNY Potsdam, has received a $414,047 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support his research on ferritin for the next three years.

SUNY Potsdam Chemistry Professor Fadi Bou-Abdallah Awarded Grant from National Institutes of Health

Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at SUNY Potsdam, has received a grant award from the National Institutes of Health for $414,047. The NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award grant will fund Bou-Abdallah's project, ti...

Sep 25, 2019, 2:00pm EDT

From left, Jefferson Community College President Dr. Ty A. Stone and SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg signed a memorandum of understanding establishing conditional guaranteed admission for JCC associate graduates to attend Potsdam to complete their bachelor's degree.

Jefferson Community College and SUNY Potsdam Sign Memorandum of Conditional Guaranteed Admission

Representatives from Jefferson Community College (JCC) and the State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam have formally signed a memorandum of understanding that conditionally guarantees admission to SUNY Potsdam for JCC students who complete an as...

Sep 25, 2019, 10:26am EDT

The Crane School of Music will honor Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Frackenpohl with a memorial concert featuring his original works on Oct. 4.

Crane School of Music Hosts Memorial Concert for Professor Emeritus Art Frackenpohl (Hon. '04)

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will hold a memorial concert featuring musical works by the late American composer and Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Frackenpohl (1924-2019), on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Ei...

Sep 24, 2019, 12:04pm EDT

National Public Radio newscaster Korva Coleman will offer a free public talk at SUNY Potsdam on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater at The Crane School of Music.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes National Public Radio Host Korva Coleman

SUNY Potsdam will welcome National Public Radio newscaster Korva Coleman for an upcoming campus visit. The award-winning public broadcasting journalist will speak to journalism students and offer a free public talk at SUNY Potsdam on Oct. 10. Colema...

Sep 23, 2019, 3:13pm EDT

From left, Rachel Kemp as Athena and Cammie Marshall ’19 as Mary Wallace, in the Pendragon Theatre production of “Athena,” coming to SUNY Potsdam on Sept. 27 and 28 (Photo: Burdette Parks).

Pendragon Theatre to Present 'Athena' at SUNY Potsdam

Pendragon Theatre will bring "Athena," the critically acclaimed comedy by Gracie Gardner, to SUNY Potsdam on Sept. 27 and 28, in a production directed by a professor emerita and starring two alumnae. "Athena" will be presented on Friday and Saturday...

Sep 20, 2019, 9:33am EDT

From left, Michael Sitton, Jill Rubio, Anna Hendrickson, Julianne Kirk Doyle, Carol Lowe and Lauren Becker. The group will perform sextets by Poulenc and Thuille on Oct. 2 at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

Crane School of Music Faculty Set to Present a Series of Chamber Recitals

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight its renowned faculty artists in three upcoming chamber performances. Julia Trio The Julia Trio will present a faculty string chamber recital on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell M...

Sep 17, 2019, 4:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet Sept. 20

The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its first meeting of the 2019-20 academic year on Friday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m., in the Raymond Hall seventh floor boardroom. This meeting is open to the public. College Council Chair June O'Neill (Hon. '99) ...

Sep 17, 2019, 11:25am EDT

The Crane School of Music will present a recital in memory of Professor Emeritus Dr. Boris Loushin on Sept. 28.

Crane School of Music Holds Memorial Concert for Professor Emeritus Boris Loushin

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will hold a memorial recital in honor of Professor Emeritus Dr. Boris Loushin, on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. All are welcome to join in this musical remembrance of the lo...

Sep 16, 2019, 3:43pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam will host the 10 Hairy Legs dance company for a concert on Oct. 3.

All-Male Dance Company '10 Hairy Legs' to Perform in Concert at SUNY Potsdam

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the male dance repertory company 10 Hairy Legs in concert next month. The visiting dance company's concert will feature four original works by the internationally renowned choreogr...

Sep 13, 2019, 2:18pm EDT

Crane Jazz Ensemble and Crane Wind Ensemble Join Forces for Family Weekend Performance

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host a special concert featuring both the Crane Jazz Ensemble and the Crane Wind Ensemble for Family Weekend 2019. The performance will be offered on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concer...

Sep 13, 2019, 9:00am EDT

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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.