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Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges. At SUNY Potsdam, students are encouraged to pursue their passions in a closeknit, eclectic campus environment.

05/26/2026

You've seen the photos. Now grab a snack and settle in—the full home video experience is here. 🎓🐻 Congratulations, Class of 2026. We're so proud of you.

The SUNY Potsdam community is mourning the tragic loss of Emily Smith, a sophomore business administration major and mem...
05/18/2026

The SUNY Potsdam community is mourning the tragic loss of Emily Smith, a sophomore business administration major and member of the Potsdam Bears women’s basketball team.

Emily was a talented student-athlete, teammate, friend and leader whose impact was deeply felt across campus. Our hearts are with her family, friends, teammates, coaches and all who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time.

Jerry Welsh Gymnasium is serving as a memorial space for members of the campus community to leave flowers or messages in Emily’s memory. 🐻💙🏀

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dApUW0

Behind every graduate is a community of support. 💙We celebrate the families, friends, mentors, and faculty who helped ma...
05/16/2026

Behind every graduate is a community of support. 💙

We celebrate the families, friends, mentors, and faculty who helped make this milestone possible.



Read more: www.potsdam.edu/news/Commencement2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students today. As commencement began, our students and faculty bowed t...
05/16/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students today. As commencement began, our students and faculty bowed their heads in a moment of silence to honor one of our own.

Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this extremely difficult time. More details will be shared soon.

Also being recognized at tomorrow’s Commencement ceremony are Sarah Dauenhauer ’26 (left) and Alyssa Spina ’26 (right), ...
05/15/2026

Also being recognized at tomorrow’s Commencement ceremony are Sarah Dauenhauer ’26 (left) and Alyssa Spina ’26 (right), recipients of the 2026 Faculty Awards. 🎓✨

Selected by the Faculty Senate, these academic honorees earned the highest GPAs in their class — demonstrating not only intellectual rigor, but research excellence, leadership and an unwavering commitment to their fields. From innovative work in genetics and psychology to award-winning scholarship and performance at The Crane School of Music, their achievements reflect the very best of SUNY Potsdam.

🔗 Read more about our Faculty Award winners: https://bit.ly/4dcEIuW

Two exceptional SUNY Potsdam seniors — Chase Bond ’26 (left) and Molly Collins ’26 (right) — have been named recipients ...
05/15/2026

Two exceptional SUNY Potsdam seniors — Chase Bond ’26 (left) and Molly Collins ’26 (right) — have been named recipients of the 2026 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest student honor in the SUNY - The State University of New York system.

From groundbreaking environmental research protecting public health to award-winning performances and leadership at The Crane School of Music, these students exemplify academic excellence, creativity and service.

Recognized by Chancellor John B. King, Jr. in Albany, they will wear their medallions proudly at Commencement tomorrow.

Join us in celebrating their achievements and the bright futures ahead. 🐻💙

🔗 Read more about the honored students: https://bit.ly/4nvRicd

The countdown to Commencement continues! 🎓This weekend, outstanding seniors Jocelyn Shatraw ’26 and Elyse Triola '26 wil...
05/14/2026

The countdown to Commencement continues! 🎓

This weekend, outstanding seniors Jocelyn Shatraw ’26 and Elyse Triola '26 will both be graduating with bachelor’s degrees in psychology!

Jocelyn and Elyse recently posed for photos in their caps and gowns at Jernabi Coffeehouse, where they both work as baristas! They are surrounded by their graduation drink specials—Ginger Matcha with Lavender cream top for Jocelyn and Iced Spice Streusel Latte for Elyse—both available throughout Commencement weekend at the locally owned coffeehouse!☕

Calling all graduates! 🎓✨Caps will fly and celebrations will begin this Saturday as SUNY Potsdam prepares to honor the C...
05/13/2026

Calling all graduates! 🎓✨

Caps will fly and celebrations will begin this Saturday as SUNY Potsdam prepares to honor the Class of 2026 at the College’s 206th Commencement Ceremony! 📸

More than 600 undergraduate and graduate students will cross the stage in the Academic Quad, surrounded by family, friends, faculty and mentors who helped them reach this milestone.

For a list of graduates and commencement logistics info, visit: www.potsdam.edu/news/Class2026Commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🐻👨‍🎓

Working together outside the HEARTH—the College’s exciting Hand-crafted, Experiential, Archaeological Research and Teach...
05/11/2026

Working together outside the HEARTH—the College’s exciting Hand-crafted, Experiential, Archaeological Research and Teaching Hub—students in SUNY Potsdam’s Experimental Archaeology course brought ancient technology to life. 🌊🛶

Under the guidance of Dr. Tim Messner, the class constructed coracles last week—simple woven boats believed to be among the earliest forms of watercraft ever used. Traditionally covered with animal hides, these student-built versions use canvas treated with wood glue to make them watertight before their big launch.

“We’ve been talking about different relationships between people and the environment through time, and how technology facilitates that relationship,” Messner said. “So, they are putting their skills to the test by making these boats, and they’ll be putting them on the water.”


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After a life-changing cancer diagnosis at 19, Megan Mills ’26 returned to SUNY Potsdam determined to keep going—on the i...
05/08/2026

After a life-changing cancer diagnosis at 19, Megan Mills ’26 returned to SUNY Potsdam determined to keep going—on the ice, in the classroom, and beyond. Now in remission, she’s channeling her experience into helping others through fitness, proving the power of resilience, community and purpose!

Read more: www.potsdam.edu/Mills

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