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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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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Multiple Academic Awards

SUNY Potsdam student Conor Callan has been honored for his outstanding undergraduate work by being recognized with two academic awards.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 7

SUNY Potsdam Students Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society

Thirteen SUNY Potsdam students were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national historical honor society.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam History Students Selected as Departmental Scholars

The SUNY Potsdam Department of History recently selected four outstanding students as the 2022 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Ilse J. Shaw History Award

The Ilse J. Shaw History Award goes to the senior history major with the best scholarship and highest cumulative GPA in history courses during his or her undergraduate career.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the Father James Pennock Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to the outstanding junior history major based on the student's overall GPA, their GPA in history, and the department's knowledge of the student. The scholarship was established by the wife of the former priest of Potsdam's Trinity Episcopal Church and mayor of Potsdam.
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Scholarship - 2022 Apr 7

SUNY Potsdam Student Wins F. Roger Dunn Memorial Essay Award

This is an award to recognize an outstanding seminar paper written in HIST 480, and it commemorates the former chair of the Social Studies Department, who served from 1941 to 1964.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 7

SUNY Potsdam Students Awarded the Robert and Katherine Briggs Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student, preferably from St. Lawrence County, who is majoring in history and who can be expected to achieve an average of 3.25 in history courses and 3.0 GPA overall. Dr. Robert L. Briggs was a valued member of the history faculty from 1961 to his retirement in 1985.
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Scholarship - 2022 Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Robert L. Briggs Award

This award goes to a freshman or sophomore student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in an American history survey course during the preceding calendar year. It was established in honor of Dr. Robert L. Briggs, a valued member of the history faculty from 1961 to his retirement in 1985.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Multiple Academic Awards

SUNY Potsdam student Daniel Mariano has been honored for his outstanding undergraduate work by being recognized with an academic award and a scholarship.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with John F. Schwaller Award

This award is for outstanding performance by a freshman or sophomore in a world history course during the preceding calendar year. The award honors Dr. John F. Schwaller, a colonial Latin American historian, who served as the college President from 2006 to 2013.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 6
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Politics Students Conduct National COVID Survey'.

SUNY Potsdam Politics Students Conduct National COVID Survey

A group of hard-working SUNY Potsdam undergraduates are spending the next few months conducting a national sample survey on the impact of COVID on public opinion. Led by Dr. Robert Hinckley, an associate professor and chair of SUNY Potsdam's Department of Politics, the students are earning academic credit and valuable firsthand experience in public opinion research.
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Research / Grant - 2022 Mar 17

Crane School of Music Ensemble Competes in National Trumpet Competition

Ten students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently competed in the National Trumpet Competition, held at the University of Colorado - Boulder. The Crane Trumpet Studio ensemble advanced to the finals with their performance of "Dance of the Knights" from "Romeo and Juliet" by Sergei Prokofiev, arranged by Marcus Grant.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 6

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, March 15 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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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Mar 14
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SUNY Potsdam Student Completes Explore Leadership Development E3 Summit Training

A SUNY Potsdam student recently completed the Explore Leadership Development component of the College's Summit Leadership Program.
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Milestone Badge - 2022 Jan 25
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SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded 'Writing Your Way In' Badge

A SUNY Potsdam student recently earned the Writing Your Way In badge, after completing special training through the College's Summit Leadership Program.
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Milestone Badge - 2022 Jan 12
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute'.

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Law Enforcement Training Institute

Nine cadets recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, the College's accredited pre-employment police academy.
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Student Excellence - 2022 Jan 12

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 887 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2021 semester.
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President's List - 2022 Jan 3

SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its Business Plan and Product Prototype Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling the need of a specific group of consumers. In the Fall 2021 semester, two teams of students took home the trophy.
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Academic Award - 2021 Dec 28
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 235 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2021 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jan 3
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the Dr. Bruce McBride Criminal Justice Student Award for 2021'.

SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the Dr. Bruce McBride Criminal Justice Student Award for 2021

The Dr. Bruce McBride Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award is given annually at the SUNY Police Chiefs Conference, in recognition of Dr. McBride's contributions to SUNY University Police. It is awarded to a student who has demonstrated contributions to personal safety on campus, and who is actively pursuing a career in law enforcement.
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Scholarship - 2021 Dec 1
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Student Chosen for Presidential Scholars Program'.

SUNY Potsdam Student Chosen for Presidential Scholars Program

Through the Presidential Scholars Program, motivated and talented SUNY Potsdam students are given the opportunity to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect. The Presidential Scholars Program provides recognition and additional financial resources to students who have achieved academic excellence and who demonstrate a commitment to their own academic progress.
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Research / Grant - 2021 Nov 16
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the University Police/Criminal Justice Scholarship'.

SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the University Police/Criminal Justice Scholarship

The University Police/Criminal Justice Scholarship is a $600 award, and is given yearly to a junior or senior, who has declared a criminal justice major and is in good academic standing. Preference is given to a student who is enrolled in the SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute.
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Scholarship - 2021 Nov 16
Representation of the achievement named 'SUNY Potsdam Students Named to Cast and Crew for 'Ready Steady Yeti Go''.

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to Cast and Crew for 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to present its fall mainstage production of "Ready Steady Yeti Go," featuring talented students in the cast and crew.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Oct 16

SUNY Potsdam Names Students to Dean's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 221 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2021 semester to the College's Dean's List.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jun 23

SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 967 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2021 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.
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President's List - 2021 Jun 23
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100 Potsdam Athletes named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Honor Roll

POTSDAM, N.Y.-100 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 2020-21 academic year.
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Sports - 2021 Jun 21
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SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Theatre and Dance Awards

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance recently honored graduates with its annual senior student awards.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Jun 3
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SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Philosophy Distinguished Achievement Award

This award is presented on occasion to seniors who distinguish themselves in philosophical inquiry and show exceptional dedication to, and scholarly ability in, the discipline of philosophy.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 2

SUNY Potsdam Student Named Philosophy Departmental Scholar

The Department of Philosophy honors its 2021 Departmental Scholar. To achieve the honor, a student must earn an average of 3.50 or better.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 2

SUNY Potsdam Student Awarded the Canfield Scholarship

The Canfield Scholarship is awarded each spring to an outstanding sophomore or junior philosophy major at SUNY Potsdam. The selection is based on achievement, demonstrated ability, and potential for further professional growth.
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Scholarship - 2021 Jun 2
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