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.
(see more)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.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Potsdam will present performances of original dance works by graduating seniors during the 2018 LoKo Arts Festival. Five graduating dance majors have created nine pieces to be debuted during the Senior Choreographers' Concerts, to be held from Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 6.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Apr 23
Six SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, during a ceremony held on April 17.
Honor Society -
2018 Apr 23
Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam students were recently among those honored with the 2018 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson presented the awards to 249 students in a ceremony at the Albany Capitol Center.
Academic Award -
2018 Apr 23
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to present the timeless Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance," on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Apr 10
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is gearing up to present its spring mainstage production, "Venus," by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, which will run from March 20 to 25 in the Performing Arts Center.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Mar 12
Nine students from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to Belize, as part of a two-week field course focusing on tropical ecology and conservation.
Study Abroad -
2018 Feb 22
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight the talent and artistry of its top students in the annual Student Honors Recital, on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. This special concert will feature students selected by professors to represent their respective performance areas, including brass, guitar/harp, percussion, piano, strings, woodwinds and voice.
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2018 Feb 9
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 882 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2017 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.
Honors List -
2018 Jan 11
SUNY Potsdam student interns traveled to the 2018 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, Calif., from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28. 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 and Entrepreneurship -- the only ongoing program of its kind in the country.
Internship -
2018 Feb 2
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 351 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2017 semester to the College's Dean's List.
Honors List -
2018 Jan 11
Eight cadets recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, the College's accredited pre-employment police academy.
Student Excellence -
2017 Dec 13
The State University of New York at Potsdam has awarded scholarships, grants and awards to 1,071 students for the 2017-18 academic year. These accomplished SUNY Potsdam undergraduate and graduate students were recognized for their achievements with support for their educational experience.
Scholarship -
2017 Nov 6
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to present an uproarious double-bill, bringing together Giacomo Puccini's comic opera in one act, "Gianni Schicchi," combined with the modern sequel, "Buoso's Ghost," by contemporary composer Michael Ching, from Nov. 16 to 18.
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2017 Nov 3
A team of business administration students from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to Rochester, N.Y., to attend the 13th annual Entrepreneurs Conference.
Business/professional -
2017 Nov 3
Six music composition students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are set to premiere their latest new works in a student composers forum concert, on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall.
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2017 Nov 3
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to debut its production of Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding." The surreal tragedy centers on a love triangle, and the College's production will include an unconventional staging, with the audience seated on stage.
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2017 Oct 24
Six music composition students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are set to premiere their latest new works in a student composers forum concert, on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater.
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2017 Oct 12
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently honored 190 high school students from across New York State who earned college credit through its College in High School Program during the 2016-17 academic year.
Student Excellence -
2017 Jul 31
The State University of New York Athletic Conference has announced that 102 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes competing during 2016-17 academic year have been named to the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. The honor roll, previously called the all-academic team, includes players maintaining a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade-point-average.
Sports -
2017 Jun 22
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 305 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2017 semester to the College's Dean's List.
Honors List -
2017 Jun 19
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 855 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2017 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.
Honors List -
2017 Jun 19
Five SUNY Potsdam students auditioned for and were accepted to attend the prestigious American Dance Festival this year, which will be held from June 15 to July 29 at Duke University in Durham, N.C. The dance intensive attracts students from around the world.
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2017 Jun 14
The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College's 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 20. The SUNY Potsdam Class of 2017 will be awarded baccalaureate and master's degrees at the ceremony.
Graduation -
2017 May 17
SUNY Potsdam student interns traveled to the 2017 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, Calif., from Jan. 19 to Jan. 22. 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 and Entrepreneurship -- the only ongoing program of its kind in the country.
Internship -
2017 Jan 30
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 869 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2016 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.
Honors List -
2016 Dec 30
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 377 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2016 semester to the College's Dean's List.
Honors List -
2016 Dec 30
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently honored 180 high school students from across New York State who earned college credit through its College in High School Program. SUNY Potsdam presented special honor cords for the students to wear to their high school graduations.
Student Excellence -
2016 Jul 8
The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has named 47 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to its Commissioner's List for the Spring 2016 semester, the league announced Thursday, June 9. Players named to the commissioner's list have a minimum 3.3 GPA based on three semesters at Potsdam.
Sports -
2016 Jun 14
The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has named 81 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to its All-Academic Team for the Spring 2016 semester, the conference announced Thursday, June 9. Players named to the all-academic team have a minimum 3.3 GPA for the semester.
Sports -
2016 Jun 14
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 920 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2016 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.
Honors List -
2016 Jun 2