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Peter Galloway ’83 of West Chester, Pa., seen at left, is the recipient of the 2025 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association. SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) presented the award at Reunion 2025.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Peter Galloway '83 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Peter Galloway '83 of West Chester, Pa., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2025. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni of Th...

Jul 15, 2025, 2:41pm EDT

Kristie Farr ’92 & ’95 (left) of Hailesboro, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2025 St. Lawrence Academy Medal from the SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association. She is seen here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith at Reunion 2025.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Kristie Farr '92 & '95 with 2025 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Kristie Farr '92 & '95 of Hailesboro, N.Y., with the St. Lawrence Academy Medal during Reunion 2025. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate who h...

Jul 15, 2025, 1:32pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music recently hosted more than 200 campers for Crane Youth Music, an immersive musical experience for young musicians ages 12 to 18.

Crane School of Music Hosts 52nd Season of Crane Youth Music

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music proudly welcomed more than 200 talented young musicians for the 52nd season of Crane Youth Music, a beloved summer tradition that offers an immersive and inspiring musical experience for students ages 12 to 18. "Fo...

Jul 14, 2025, 10:00am EDT

James M. Cruikshank ’92 & ’97 is the interim dean of SUNY Potsdam’s School of Education and Professional Studies.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes James M. Cruikshank '92 & '97 as Interim Dean of The School of Education & Professional Studies

SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce the appointment of James M. Cruikshank '92 & '97 as interim dean of The School of Education and Professional Studies. A seasoned educational leader and proud alumnus, Cruikshank assumed the new role on July 2, followin...

Jul 8, 2025, 3:42pm EDT

"Something Rotten!" is now in rehearsal at SUNY Potsdam's Performing Arts Center, to be presented as the Community Performance Series summer musical from July 9 to 13.

Community Performance Series Presents 2025 Summer Musical Production of 'Something Rotten!'

Community Performance Series will present a production of "Something Rotten!" this summer at SUNY Potsdam. The production will run from Wednesday, July 9, through Sunday, July 13, with five showtimes. "Something Rotten!" is a hit Broadway musical come...

Jul 1, 2025, 10:56am EDT

SUNY Potsdam will welcome back alumni and friends for Reunion 2025, from July 8 to 13. For a full schedule and to register, visit www.potsdam.edu/reunion.

Reconnect and Celebrate: SUNY Potsdam Gears Up for Reunion 2025

SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome back more than 500 alumni, emeriti and supporters for Reunion 2025, from Tuesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 13. Reunion will feature a diverse lineup of events and activities, including campus tours, engaging discussi...

Jun 26, 2025, 8:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam will offer Summer Visit Days and Saturday Visit Days throughout July and August 2025. To register for either free event, go to www.potsdam.edu/visit.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Summer Visit Days and Saturday Visits

SUNY Potsdam's Office of Admissions is proud to announce upcoming seasonal opportunities for prospective students and their families to experience campus life at their own pace. "We know that choosing a college is a big decision, and we want to make i...

Jun 24, 2025, 11:17am EDT

Brycen Oakes (left) helps to plant seedlings that will be grown in tower gardens and growing rack at Massena Central School, along with SUNY Potsdam WISER Center intern Gabby Mazzullo ’26 (right).

SUNY Potsdam's WISER Center Brings Tower Gardens and Growing Racks to Massena Central School

Students and faculty from SUNY Potsdam's Wagner Institute for Sustainability and Ecological Research recently traveled to Massena Central School to help install tower gardens and growing racks. The visit not only promoted sustainability, but also doubl...

Jun 23, 2025, 1:33pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of English Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein has been named a 2025-26 SUNY COIL Ambassador.

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of English Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein Named COIL Ambassador

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of English Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein has received a prestigious recognition from the SUNY Collaborative Online International Learning program. The faculty member was named a 2025-26 SUNY COIL Ambassador, in honor of ...

Jun 10, 2025, 2:03pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam has honored 819 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2025 semester, by naming them to the President’s List and Dean’s List.

SUNY Potsdam Announces President's and Dean's Lists for Spring 2025

SUNY Potsdam recently honored 819 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2025 semester by naming them to the President's List and Dean's List. The College recognized 669 students for earning top marks last semester, as they were added to the...

Jun 9, 2025, 4:00pm 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.