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Dr. Robert L. Arnold ’53 offered remarks of gratitude after receiving the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal from the SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Robert L. Arnold '53 with 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Robert L. Arnold '53 with the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate ...

Jul 26, 2018, 4:00pm EDT

Dr. Richard Wiesenthal ’77, left, smiles as he is presented the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal by SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Board President David Vroman ’83.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Richard Wiesenthal '77 with 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Richard Wiesenthal '77 with the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduat...

Jul 26, 2018, 3:23pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Executive Director Lori Moulton was recently honored with the Marcia Brady Award from the SUNY Early Care and Education Leaders.

SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Director Lori Moulton Receives Statewide Award

SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Executive Director Lori Moulton '89 & '95 was selected by the SUNY Early Care and Education Leaders as this year's recipient of the Marcia Brady Excellence in Early Childhood Administrator Award. The Marcia Brady Award...

Jul 18, 2018, 9:17am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Director of International Education Krista LaVack (right) is leading a group of 10 students, including six from SUNY Potsdam, to volunteer in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.

SUNY Potsdam Students and Faculty Headed to Assist with Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico

Twenty-three SUNY Potsdam students and two faculty members are heading to Puerto Rico this summer, to aid in the island's reconstruction following the devastating damages wrought by Hurricane Maria. Two groups will travel to Puerto Rico this month. ...

Jul 13, 2018, 3:57pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Raises Nearly $6 Million from Alumni and Supporters in 2017-18

SUNY Potsdam exceeded its fundraising goal once again in 2017-18, garnering nearly $6 million in gifts to support scholarships and programs at the College. "Every day, I am amazed at the deep devotion and extraordinary generosity of our donors. Th...

Jul 11, 2018, 9:17am EDT

Salvatore (Sal) Cania Jr. ’79 & ’82 has been named as the next vice president for advancement at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Names Sal Cania Jr. '79 & '82 as Vice President for Advancement

After a national search, SUNY Potsdam has named Salvatore (Sal) Cania Jr. '79 & '82 as the institution's vice president for advancement and executive director of the Potsdam College Foundation. A graduate of The Crane School of Music, Cania will be ...

Jul 2, 2018, 3:38pm EDT

J. Eric Johnston-Ortiz has joined SUNY Potsdam as the College’s vice president for business affairs.

SUNY Potsdam Names J. Eric Johnston-Ortiz as College's Next VP for Business Affairs

SUNY Potsdam has appointed J. Eric Johnston-Ortiz as the College's new vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer. He brings years of experience as an accomplished finance officer for public higher education institutions. "I a...

Jun 29, 2018, 3:00pm EDT

Members of the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute Class of 2018 gathered for a photo before the group’s first class last fall. SLLI is now accepting applications for next year’s class.

St. Lawrence Leadership Institute at SUNY Potsdam Celebrates Class of 2018

The St. Lawrence Leadership Institute at SUNY Potsdam recognized the graduates of its Class of 2018 in a special ceremony earlier this month. The successful cohort of students spent the past year gaining leadership experience, learning about pressing i...

Jun 29, 2018, 2:19pm EDT

Crane School of Music student Shavon Lloyd ’19 recently won the 2018 Composition Competition sponsored by the 18th Street Singers of Washington, D.C. (Photo: Paul Mardy ’18).

Crane School of Music Student Shavon Lloyd '19 Wins Choral Composition Competition

Shavon Lloyd '19, an undergraduate at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, was recently selected as the winner of the 2018 Composition Competition sponsored by the 18th Street Singers of Washington, D.C. Lloyd's original composition for the group, ...

Jun 25, 2018, 12:06pm EDT

The PACES Dining Services team representing SUNY Potsdam at the 2018 SUNY Culinary Summit included, from left: John VanKennen, Joel Brown, Amy Hazen and Nathan Shene.

PACES Team Takes Bronze Medal at SUNY Culinary Summit

SUNY Potsdam was represented by four PACES Dining Service managers at the SUNY Culinary Summit competition held on the University at Buffalo campus from June 12 to 14. The team of four dedicated chefs from Potsdam Auxiliary and College Educational S...

Jun 22, 2018, 3:21pm 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.