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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.

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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.

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Chancellor King, Chase Bond and President Smith pose in front of a SUNY backdrop.

SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards

Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam students were recently among those honored with the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
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Academic Award - 11h

SUNY Potsdam Team Wins Trophy for Virtual Entry at International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition

Student teams from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won a trophy for competing virtually at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) sponsored by the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
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Business/professional - May 5

SUNY Potsdam Graduates Recognized as Class of 2026 Academic Honorees

Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam graduates have been recognized as the academic honorees for the Class of 2026. The award recipients are chosen by Faculty Senate and are specially recognized during Commencement.
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Academic Award - May 5
Chancellor John B. King Jr. poses for a photo with SUNY Potsdam student Sadie Brown in front of a SUNY banner.

SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Norman McConney Award for EOP Student Excellence

SUNY Potsdam student Sadie Brown '26 of Bronx, N.Y., was among a select group of students from across New York State to be honored with the 2026 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence. The award, which bears the name of the late Norman McConney, one of the architects of the statewide Educational Opportunity Program and a champion of youth empowerment, celebrates EOP students who have overcome significant obstacles in life to achieve their educational and personal goals.
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Academic Award - Apr 30
Students in business suits pose for a photo in the quad at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Teams Win Trophies at International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition

Student teams from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won trophies at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) sponsored by the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
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Business/professional - Apr 30
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SUNY Potsdam Creative Writing Students to Host Public Readings

Creative writing students from SUNY Potsdam's Department of English will share their original poetry, fiction and non-fiction during two upcoming public reading events sponsored by LoKo Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 13

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 738 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2025 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.
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President's List - Jan 14

SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 152 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2025 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - Jan 14
Representation of the achievement named 'Crane School of Music Students Intern at the 2026 NAMM Show'.

Crane School of Music Students Intern at the 2026 NAMM Show

SUNY Potsdam student interns traveled to the 2026 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, Calif. Joined by faculty from The Crane School of Music, the students worked directly with leading music industry firms, through a unique internship program organized by the Crane Institute for Music Business.
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Internship - Mar 12
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Develop Business Plans with German Peers at Cologne University of Applied Sciences'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Develop Business Plans with German Peers at Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Business administration students from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently teamed up with peers from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences (Technische Hochschule Koln) for a semester-long project, creating strategic business plans with a global focus.
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Academic competition - 2025 Dec 30
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute

SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute recently recognized the graduates of its police academy class with a ceremony held on campus.
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Student Excellence - 2025 Dec 19
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition'.

SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its 62nd Business Plan Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling the need of a specific group of consumers.
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Academic Award - 2025 Dec 18
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Attend Mathematical Association of America Seaway Conference'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Attend Mathematical Association of America Seaway Conference

Nine students and five faculty members from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Mathematics recently took part in the fall Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Fall Conference
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Research / Grant - 2025 Oct 21

SUNY Potsdam Names Presidential Scholars

SUNY Potsdam recently named 13 motivated and talented students to its Presidential Scholars Program, which provides funding and recognition for students to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect, while working with faculty mentors.
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Research / Grant - 2025 Nov 18

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 669 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2025 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.
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President's List - 2025 Jun 9
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List'.

SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 150 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2025 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jun 9
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Crane School of Music Students Selected as Departmental Scholars

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently selected outstanding students to be honored as 2025 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - 2025 May 15
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2025 at Commencement'.

SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2025 at Commencement

The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2025 during the College's 205th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17.
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Graduation - 2025 May 15

SUNY Potsdam Student Earns NYS Fellowship Excellence in Public Health Award

This award, given by the New York State Public Health Association, recognizes a fellow working through the Public Health Corps who is committed to public health initiatives and community improvement.
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Academic Award - 2025 May 12

SUNY Potsdam Student Earns Award from Rochester 360 Film Festival

SUNY Potsdam graduate student Stephen Ford '26 earns honors for best audio at Lights, Camera, Planetarium!, Rochester's first 360 Film Festival.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 May 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Crane School of Music Graduate Selected as 2025 Presser Scholar'.

Crane School of Music Graduate Selected as 2025 Presser Scholar

Crane School of Music senior Ricky Chui '25 has been named as a recipient of the Presser Foundation's Undergraduate Scholar Award.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 May 12
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Psychology Students Attend Eastern Psychological Association Conference'.

SUNY Potsdam Psychology Students Attend Eastern Psychological Association Conference

A group of psychology students and faculty from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to New York City to attend the Eastern Psychological Association conference.
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Research / Grant - 2025 May 9
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Teams Win Trophies at International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition'.

SUNY Potsdam Teams Win Trophies at International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition

Student teams from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won trophies at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) sponsored by the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
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Business/professional - 2025 May 8
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Graduates Recognized as Class of 2025 Academic Honorees'.

SUNY Potsdam Graduates Recognized as Class of 2025 Academic Honorees

Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam graduates have been recognized as the academic honorees for the Class of 2025. The award recipients are chosen by Faculty Senate and are specially recognized during Commencement.
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Academic Award - 2025 May 6
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards

Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam students were recently among those honored with the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
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Academic Award - 2025 May 1

SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win 3 Trophies at International Business Ethics Case Competition

Five students from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently won three trophies at the intercollegiate International Business Ethics Case Competition, held at San Francisco State University.
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Business/professional - 2025 Apr 16

SUNY Potsdam Students Chosen for Presidential Internship Program

SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the first class of students who will complete the College's new Presidential Internship Program, a competitive paid internship program allowing students to gain professional experience while assisting select North Country employers.
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Internship - 2025 Apr 7
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 774 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.
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President's List - 2025 Jan 17
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List'.

SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 179 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2024 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jan 16
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute

SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute recently recognized the graduates of its tenth police academy class with a ceremony held on campus.
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Student Excellence - 2025 Jan 14
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