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.
SUNY Potsdam Student Choreographers Present Original Works
The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Potsdam will present performances of original dance works by undergraduates at the upcoming 2018 Student Choreographers Concert. This semester's concert, titled "For Movement's Sake," will be presented from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
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2018 Nov 19
SUNY Potsdam Student Works Displayed in 'Art Attack' Show
Works by 18 SUNY Potsdam student artists will be on display during the College's annual juried show, "Art Attack," opening Nov. 15 and showing through Dec. 8. A total of 46 works in all media were chosen for the show, and prizes will be awarded for the best pieces.
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2018 Nov 9
Crane School of Music Composition Students Premiere New Works
Nine 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, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall.
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2018 Nov 5
SUNY Potsdam Theatre and Dance Students Present 'Much Ado About Nothing'
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is gearing up to present its fall mainstage production, William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," which will run from Nov. 15 to 18 in the Performing Arts Center.
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2018 Nov 5
Crane School of Music Announces Opera Cast and Crew for World Premiere of 'Mayo' by Tom Cipullo
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is preparing to host the world premiere of a groundbreaking new opera, "Mayo," by acclaimed composer Tom Cipullo. The Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra will unveil its full production of the Pellicciotti Prize-winning work in a series of performances and special events, from Nov. 8 to 11.
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2018 Oct 25
Crane School of Music Composition Students Premiere New Works
Five 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 Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater.
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2018 Oct 8
357 Students Complete Courses Through SUNY Potsdam's College in High School Program
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently honored 357 high school students from across New York State who earned college credit through its College in High School Program during the 2017-18 academic year.
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2018 Jul 31
SUNY Potsdam Students 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, with each spending two weeks working with partner organizations on the ground to assist in reconstruction and revitalization efforts.
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2018 Jul 16
84 SUNY Potsdam Athletes named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Eighty-four SUNY Potsdam student-athletes, including nine two-sport athletes, have earned a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference's Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. The honor roll recognizes athletes with a minimum 3.30 cumulative grade-point average for the entire 2017-18 academic year.
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2018 Jun 19
SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List
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 2018 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.
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2018 Jun 8
SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 313 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2018 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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2018 Jun 8
SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its 50th Entrepreneurial Business Plan and Product Prototype Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial concept to fulfill the needs of a specific group of consumers. This semester, a team of six dedicated students took home the trophy.
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2018 Jun 8
SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute
Eleven cadets recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, the College's accredited pre-employment police academy.
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2018 Jun 4
SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda Nontraditional Student Honor Society
35 SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda, the international honor society chartered expressly to recognize nontraditional students who are 24 years of age or older.
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2018 May 15
SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Class of 2018 at Commencement
The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize nearly 900 candidates for graduation during the College's 2018 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 19. The SUNY Potsdam Class of 2018 will be awarded baccalaureate and master's degrees at the ceremony.
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2018 May 14
Crane School of Music Students Advance in Classical Singer Competition
Two students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are headed to the second round of the Classical Singer Vocal Competition, which will be held in Boston later this month.
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2018 May 8
SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Kappa Alpha Omicron Environmental Studies Honor Society
Two SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Kappa Alpha Omicron, the international interdisciplinary environmental studies honor society, during a ceremony held on April 24.
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2018 May 1
SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
Eleven SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national historical honor society, during a ceremony held on April 27.
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2018 Apr 30
SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
Six SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, during a ceremony held on April 17.
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2018 Apr 23
SUNY Potsdam Student Choreographers Present Original Works
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.
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2018 Apr 23
SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards
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.
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2018 Apr 23
Crane Opera Ensemble to Present 'The Pirates of Penzance'
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.
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2018 Apr 10
SUNY Potsdam Theatre and Dance Students Present 'Venus'
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.
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2018 Mar 12
SUNY Potsdam Students Study Tropical Ecology in Belize
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.
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2018 Feb 22
Star Students Featured in Crane School of Music Honors Recital
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
Crane School of Music Students Intern at the 2018 NAMM Show
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.
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2018 Feb 2
SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List
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.
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2018 Jan 11
SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List
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.
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2018 Jan 11
SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute
Eight cadets recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, the College's accredited pre-employment police academy.
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2017 Dec 13
SUNY Potsdam Awards Scholarships to Undergraduate and Graduate Students
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.
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2017 Nov 6