Paul Smith's College

06/02/2026

Has your new Paul Smith's College magazine arrived yet?

The latest issue has a fresh new look and takes a deep dive into where we're headed. Inside, you'll find stories about the Institute of Adventure Hospitality & Food, the momentum driving the College's growth, and the people shaping what's next in the Adirondacks and beyond.

If it has landed in your mailbox, tell us what story you enjoyed reading the most. If not, keep an eye out — it's on the way.

06/01/2026

A Paul Smith's story comes full circle.

Last week, we surprised Chef Lendell Eaddy '05 at Southern Adirondack Education Center with the news that he will be inducted into the Paul Smith's College Alumni Hall of Fame.

Years ago, a high school visit introduced Chef Eaddy to Paul Smith's College and changed the course of his life. Today, as a BOCES culinary instructor, he's doing the same for the next generation by teaching skills, building confidence, and helping students find their own path forward. It's a powerful reminder of what's possible when educational partners invest in students and stay connected long after graduation.

Congratulations, Chef Eaddy!

05/30/2026

The adventure is already underway 🥾

This weekend, future Smitties arrived on campus for Orientation, where they met classmates, explored campus, connected with faculty and staff, and experienced the hands-on learning that makes Paul Smith's College different.

If you haven't attended yet, your opportunity is next weekend. Join us to get a head start on your college experience and see what your future at Paul Smith's College has in store for you. Learn more at the link in the comments.

05/28/2026

From campfire skillets to career pathways 🥞

Today, students from the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Seaway Tech Center joined us at the Paul Smith's College VIC for a firsthand look at our unique approach to culinary arts. We started the day with a campfire breakfast cookout and then explored a bit of our 14,000 acre classroom along the Boreal Life Trail.

Paul Smith’s College and BOCES programs share the same foundation in hands-on learning that leads to real careers. We don’t just teach students how to cook. We prepare them to lead, adapt, and create wherever the work takes them.

05/27/2026

At the Paul Smith's College VIC, the Adirondacks become your classroom 🌱

Join us this summer for a guided bird walk, a paddle through boreal wetlands, learn about wild edibles, or spend an afternoon on trails that move through multiple Adirondack ecosystems in a single visit. Every program puts you directly into the landscape where you'll experience nature first-hand. Learn more at the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

You never really leave this place 🌲

The lake is still here. The trails still start just beyond campus. And this July, the people who helped define your Paul Smith’s College experience will be here too.

Registration for Reunion 2026 is officially open. From waterfront gatherings and VIC experiences to class celebrations and Adirondack adventures, this is a weekend built for Smitties who learned by doing and carry this place with them. This year we’re celebrating reunion classes ending in 1 and 6.

Follow the link below to learn more and register.

Reunion 2026: Registration is Now Open Registration is now open for Reunion, which will take place on campus July 24–26. We look forward to welcoming alumni from all class years …

05/22/2026

Future Smitties, your first weekend in the Adirondacks is almost here ⛺

Next Friday, we’re excited to welcome you to campus for the first Smitty Orientation of the summer. Required for incoming fall students who have committed to Paul Smith’s College, Orientation is your introduction to campus life and the Adirondack experience that shapes this place.

You’ll meet future classmates, connect with faculty and staff, explore housing and student life, and spend time outside through activities like hiking, paddling, fishing, s’mores making, and more. We don’t just show you campus. We bring you into the community you’ll be part of from day one.

And if you haven’t registered for Orientation yet, follow the link in the comments to get started.

05/20/2026

When you spend time outdoors, preparation matters ⛰️

Next month, we are offering a Wilderness First Aid course with NOLS Northeast that gives hands-on training for real backcountry situations, including patient assessment, emergency response, evacuation decisions, and outdoor injury care.

This is valuable experience for guides, camp staff, hikers, paddlers, and anyone who spends time beyond the trailhead. Follow the link below to learn more.

Prepare for the unexpected with the NOLS Wilderness First Aid Course. In this hands-on training, you’ll learn to assess patients, treat common outdoor injuries, and make smart evacuation decisions. Be ready to learn both indoors and outdoors—rain or shine!

05/18/2026

Stewardship in action 💧

This week, our Adirondack Watershed Institute begins another season of protecting Adirondack waterways. A new team of watercraft inspection stewards is arriving on campus to train for the season ahead, where they will help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and protect Adirondack waters.

This work matters far beyond a single season. AWI’s outreach creates community through stewardship across the Park while supporting the long-term monitoring and research that keeps Adirondack water quality strong for the future.

If you’re heading out on the water this season, stop by one of our watercraft inspection stations and help us protect your waters.

05/15/2026

Your view when your campus is a 14,000 acre classroom surrounded by a 6 million acre park 🌱