2019

SUNY Canton Awarded $1.3 Million New York State Grant for Canton Midtown Plaza Revitalization

Downtown project aims to create new residential, commercial spaces and an Entrepreneurship Center. SUNY Canton has been awarded a $1.3 million Empire State Development (ESD) grant toward a project that seeks to redevelop Canton’s Midtown Plaza at 19 Miner Street.

SUNY Canton Alum Named Among Top Foreign Attorneys By National Jurist Magazine

National Jurist Magazine has selected a SUNY Canton graduate as one of the top 15 foreign attorneys practicing law in the U.S. Ilijana Todorovic, class of 2013, was featured in the fall edition along with 14 of her peers as the most accomplished Master of Laws (LL.M.) graduates in the country.

SUNY Canton Among First in U.S. to Launch Esports Management Degree

SUNY Canton is launching an innovative new degree program that prepares students for an esports career. SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran announced the college has received final approval to offer a Bachelor of Business Administration in Esports Management beginning next fall. The degree is one of only a few of its kind in the nation, and it is the first in the SUNY system.

SK Gaming Helps SUNY Canton Esports Level Up the Game

A Mountain Dew AMP Game Fuel student Instagram challenge brings German gamers to campus for an in-person visit.

SUNY Canton Holds Inaugural Women in eSports Open House, Dec. 6

A women-only event at the college’s Esports Arena will promote competitive video gaming. SUNY Canton will be holding a Women in eSports, or WeSports, Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the SUNY Canton Esports Aren

Intelligent.com: SUNY Canton Ranks Among the Top Finance Degree Programs in the U.S.

SUNY Canton has been recognized as a top ranked institution offering one of the best Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance programs by Intelligent.com. The college ranked 12th of 44 public institutions across the nation.

SUNY Canton Nursing Student Wins Statewide Award

A SUNY Canton student was recently recognized with a statewide award for overcoming difficulties during his education.

SUNY Canton Mechatronics Research Takes Second at MIT Scientific Conference

A SUNY Canton Mechatronics major is designing a revolutionary knee brace that may help about 20 percent of the population walk easier.

SUNY Canton Welcomes Back Native American Poet Santee Frazier for Living Writers Series

The SUNY Canton Living Writers Series is honoring Native American Heritage Month with a guest speaker whose poetry deals with the marginalization of Native people.

Military Times Magazine: SUNY Canton is a 'Best for Vets' College

Military Times magazine has identified SUNY Canton as a top school for veterans, service members and military families in its annual “Best for Vets” issue.

SUNY Canton Receives Prestigious Award for Online Student Engagement Program

SUNY Canton has been recognized for improving the online student experience. The SUNY Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers (CCSAO) selected SUNY Canton to receive the 2019 Outstanding Student Affairs award for a new program that seeks to engage online students in all aspects of campus life.

SUNY Canton CDL Training Sets Second Program for Dec. 3

With a successful class underway, SUNY Canton prepares a second Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training session slated to begin Dec. 3.

SUNY Canton Sports Management Program Awarded Accreditation by COSMA

SUNY Canton’s Sports Management bachelor’s degree has recently received a prestigious accreditation by the leading organization that recognizes sports management educational excellence.

SUNY Canton Students Join Tau Phi Zeta Honor Society

The Alpha Chapter of Tau Phi Zeta Honor Society at SUNY Canton welcomed 20 new members. Students in the Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Science Technology programs were inducted into the honor society Oct. 17, coinciding with National Veterinary Technician week.

SUNY Canton Welcomes Back Author Chris Fink for Living Writers Series

A Wisconsin-based author who just released a book of short stories about ordinary antiheros and the moments that define them will visit campus this month as part of the popular Living Writers Series.

SUNY Canton Faculty Member Named in $2.47 Million Grant

One of SUNY Canton’s newest faculty members helped land a $2.47 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to increase patient safety in trauma rooms.

Massena Graduates Aid Their Hometown by Helping Future Generations Attend SUNY Canton

Several Massena Central alumni have banded together to help create a new future for recent graduates of their high school.

SUNY Canton Draws Area Agencies to Oct. 22 Health Fair

SUNY Canton’s Fall Health Fair will showcase the area’s many health-related resources.

North Country Native and Serial Entrepreneur to Speak at Women's Business Bootcamp Luncheon

Canton native Nicole Thew Samolis, founder and president of three successful Syracuse companies, will share her entrepreneurial journey at the Women’s Business Bootcamp Luncheon.

SUNY Canton to Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ Event

The SUNY Canton Early Childhood Studies program will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the campus’ French Hall parking lot (Lot 8).

SUNY Canton Joins Extreme Networks Esports & Education Summit, Oct. 3

SUNY Canton officials will be among the experts to present at Extreme Network’s Esports and Education Summit held from 9 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel.

SUNY Canton University Police Adopt Body Cameras

SUNY Canton University Police officers will begin wearing body cameras during their campus patrols this semester.

SUNY Canton Holds “After the Fire” Presentation with Residence Hall Blaze Survivors

Two survivors of the Jan. 19, 2000 fire at Seton Hall University will be visiting SUNY Canton to discuss their perseverance, hope, inspiration, courage and friendship.

SUNY Canton's College Council Seeks Distinguished Citizen Nominations

The SUNY Canton College Council is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Citizen Award.

SUNY Canton and NCPR Collaborate for Fall Living Writers Series

This fall, SUNY Canton will host three noted authors for its popular Living Writers Series and will feature NCPR’s Station Manager Mitch Teich as the guest moderator.

SUNY Canton Advances Three Spots in U.S. News Best College Rankings

SUNY Canton moved up three spots to tie for 23rd position in “Regional Colleges North” in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings.

SUNY Canton Commercial Truck Training Program Open House Sept, 19

The Career Ready Education and Success Training (CREST) Center will be holding an Open house for its new commercial driver’s license training program from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in Halford Hall.

SUNY Canton Announces Faculty and Staff Promotions

SUNY Canton recognizes 30 employees who received promotions over the past year.

A New Academic Year Begins at SUNY Canton

Approximately 1,100 new students began their SUNY Canton education on Thursday, August 22. The college opened with newly renovated buildings and expanded academic offerings for the Fall 2019 semester.

SUNY Canton Names New Vice President for Advancement

Tracey L. Thompson has been selected to serve as SUNY Canton’s new vice president for advancement. She will be responsible for leading advancement and alumni affairs activities and personnel, as well as developing fundraising strategies to support the college’s mission. Her appointment began August 12, 2019.

SUNY Canton's Business and Management Programs Gain Accreditation

The Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) has announced that SUNY Canton was granted first-time accreditation for all of the business and management programs offered through its School of Business and Liberal Arts.

SUNY Canton Dining Services Team Receives College Council Award

The SUNY Canton College Council has selected the entire staff of the campus’ newly renovated Chaney Dining Center to receive a prestigious award.

SUNY Canton Esports Adds ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ And ‘Rocket League’ For Fall 2019

SUNY Canton will be adding two new teams to its esports lineup for the Fall 2019 semester. Esports Coordinator Charles Murray said the college received significant student interest for developing squads in “Rocket League” by Psyonix and “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege” by Ubisoft.

Two SUNY Canton Employees Recognized for Meritorious Service

SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran has selected two college employees to receive the 2019 President’s Meritorious Service Award. In addition to their exemplary job performance, Szafran said both were chosen for their efforts to strengthen the college through academic innovation, advocacy and university service.

SUNY Canton Celebrates First Corrections Academy Graduation

SUNY Canton’s Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity hosted the inaugural graduation ceremony for its new Corrections Academy July 3.

SUNY Canton Celebrates New North Country Law Enforcement Officers

In early January, cadets joined the St. Lawrence County-David Sullivan Law Enforcement Academy. After a semester of demanding and often intensive training, those students have now started their careers at area law enforcement agencies.

SUNY Canton Media Relations Manager Receives Chancellor's Award

A member of the award-winning SUNY Canton Public Relations team has been selected by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson to receive the 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service.

SUNY Canton Public Relations Wins Four SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence

The State University of New York Council for Advancement (SUNYCUAD) presented the SUNY Canton Public Relations Department with four first-place awards for video production, advertising and community relations at the council’s annual conference June 12-14 in Saratoga.

SUNY Canton Recognizes Spring 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations 2019 graduates!

SUNY Canton Inventor Receives Patent for Slick Chainsaw Device

SUNY Canton Instructional Support Associate Neil A. Haney is known for creating innovative solutions to complicated problems. The Canino School of Engineering Technology staff member was recently notified that his lubricating device designed for commercial chainsaws had been assigned U.S. Patent No. 10,307,931.

Plant Engineer Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award

A SUNY Canton employee and alumnus has been selected by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson to receive the 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service. Plant Utility Engineer Brett M. Furnia was presented with the honor at the college’s annual Recognition Day event.

SUNY Canton Steel Bridge Team Lands Top Ten Finish in National Championships

The SUNY Canton Steel Bridge team locked in a ninth-place finish at the 2019 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) National Competition. Students from the college’s Canino School of Engineering Technology traveled with faculty members to compete Friday, May 1, at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

SUNY Canton Holds Summer Esports Camps

Roster spots for SUNY Canton’s first ever eSports camps are beginning to fill up. Just two weeks after the initial announcement, the college has filled nearly half of its offerings in the summer day camps for middle and high school students.

SUNY Canton Retail Dining Associate Receives Northstar Award

The SUNY Canton student body has selected a College Association retail dining associate to receive the 2019 Northstar Award. Vicki J. Lavoie, who has worked at the college for 20 years, was presented with the honor by student representatives from the College Activities Board and the Student Government Association.

Corning Community College Partners with SUNY Canton for Game Design

SUNY Corning Community College and SUNY Canton have implemented a “1+3” program in Game Design. Students who complete the first year of the program at SUNY CCC and meet the appropriate academic requirements will be accepted into the Game Design and Development bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Canton.

SUNY Canton College Foundation Secures Midtown Plaza Purchase Option

A joint venture will allow SUNY Canton to move forward with plans to create an Entrepreneurship Center at the former Jubilee grocery store location in downtown Canton.

Congratulations Spring 2019 Honor Students!

The President’s List, Dean’s List and Part Time Honor Roll have been released for the spring 2019 semester

SUNY Canton Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

SUNY Canton has selected seven individuals to be added to the illustrious college-wide Hall of Fame.

Funeral Services Administration Professor Receives Distinguished Faculty Award

The SUNY Canton College Council has selected a highly respected expert in the funeral services field as the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award. Professor Emeritus Barry W. Walch was recognized at the college’s William J. Mein Honors Convocation Ceremony April 24.

SUNY Canton Graduates Nearly 900 Students at 111th Commencement

SUNY Canton celebrated the class of 2019 at the college’s 111th Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 11, at the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. SUNY Canton College Council Chair Ronald M. O’Neill, class of 1963, opened the ceremony by asking the graduates to reflect on the memories and lifelong friendships they have made.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Student and Basketball Standout Wins SUNY Canton's Outstanding Graduate Award

A standout basketball player and Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate is being recognized for his humble manner and goal-driven attitude.

SUNY Canton Two-Sport Athlete Receives Outstanding Graduate Award

A Management major who played hockey and golf for the SUNY Canton Kangaroos will be receiving one of the college’s top awards.

Local Women Share ‘Secrets of Success’ at SBDC Women’s Business Bootcamp

The Women’s Business Bootcamp, hosted by the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will provide an opportunity to hear about the successes of area woman business owners. “Secrets of My Success – and Mistakes I’ve Made Along the Way” will be a panel discussion where woman entrepreneurs will share their experiences.

SUNY Canton Places Second in 2019 Regional Student Steel Bridge Competition

Students from SUNY Canton designed and built a better bridge than six other colleges in the 2019 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Upstate New York Regional Competition. The event was held April 18 through 20 at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

Two SUNY Canton Graduates Receive Prestigious Chancellor's Award

Two SUNY Canton seniors have been selected by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson to receive the 2019 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology Major Receives SUNY Canton Student Activities Award

An outstanding student leader from the SUNY Canton Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology program has been selected to receive the college’s David R. Maynard Student Activities Award.

Accomplished Military Veteran to Address SUNY Canton Class of 2019

An alumnus and veteran who helped lead rescue and recovery efforts in New York City following the 9/11 attacks will be the keynote speaker at SUNY Canton’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony.

SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center Assistant Director Appointed to North Country Regional Economic Development Council

New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has appointed Assistant Director of the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Angela Smith to the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC).

SUNY Canton Expands Ties with Clarkson University Through New MBA Track

The addition of a new Healthcare Management agreement is the third major connecting the two colleges. SUNY Canton’s most popular bachelor’s degree is now connected with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Clarkson University, Potsdam.

2019 SUNY Canton Honors Convocation Named for Retired IT Professor, Assistant Dean

SUNY Canton has selected William J. Mein as its annual Honors Convocation namesake. Mein will be the guest of honor at the ceremony, which will be held at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center.

SUNY Canton Esports Teams Prep for First ‘Home’ Exhibition After ECAC Tournament

The SUNY Canton “Overwatch” team placed second during the Eastern College Athletic Conference Esports (ECAC) Championships at HV Gamer Con. Two of the teams’ players picked up all tournament honors during matches, held Sunday, March 29 at the Capital Center in Albany.

SUNY Canton Selects New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran announced that Peggy A. De Cooke, Ph.D., has been selected as the college’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs.

SUNY Canton Faculty Members Named 2019 Online Ambassadors

Two SUNY Canton professors have been recognized by the Open SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence (COTE) for their contributions to distance learning.

SUNY Canton Admissions Office to Extend Hours for ‘Drop-In Days’

The SUNY Canton Admissions Office will be open late in May for prospective students unable to come to campus during traditional business hours.

SUNY Canton Scholarly Activities Celebration Features Nutrition Expert, Natural Medicine Symposium, and Student Design and Research

A world-renowned leader in sports nutrition and two natural medicine experts will speak at SUNY Canton during the weeklong Scholarly Activities Celebration.

SUNY Canton Launches New Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity

The college will invest $10 million over five years in a new state-of-the-art home for its expanding Criminal Justice programs. SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran announced that the college is creating a new Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

SUNY Canton Brings Gunna, City Girls & Eddie Cito for North Country Hip Hop Show, April 28

SUNY Canton students have selected a three-act rap and R&B lineup to perform for the college’s spring concert. The concert will be headlined by Georgia-based rapper Gunna, along with performances by City Girls and North Country artist Eddie Cito.

SUNY Canton Esports Program Featured on ABC’s ‘Nightline’

The college’s growing varsity esports program was highlighted in a recent episode of ABC’s evening news show “Nightline.” The segment explores the rise in popularity of collegiate competitive gaming and features SUNY Canton as a leader in the field. It includes interviews with sophomore and “Overwatch” team captain Emily A. Oeser and Athletic Director Randy B. Sieminski.

SUNY Canton Hosts Autism Ambassador Aaron Likens, April 2

In line with autism awareness month, SUNY Canton will be hosting nationally-recognized “autism ambassador” Aaron Likens for a day of awareness-raising presentations.

SUNY Canton Unveils New HVAC Trades Associate Degree

The Canino School of Engineering Technology at SUNY Canton has developed a new two-year degree in response to the growing demand for technicians specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration.

SUNY Canton Online Student-Athlete Spearheads College-Wide Donation Drive

An outstanding online SUNY Canton student has made it her personal mission to support families of children with heart defects. Madeline F. Hewitt, a Legal Studies major, recently ran a college-wide donation drive to supply materials to create Heart Bags for the Congenital Heart Defect Coalition. Each bag is given to a family to help them through extensive hospital visits.

SUNY Canton Welcomes Back Renowned Poet for Living Writers Series

A poet who writes about the complexities of fatherhood while witnessing social injustice and inequities of race in America will return to SUNY Canton this month for the college’s Living Writers Series.

Groundbreaking Forensic Genealogy Detective Headlines SUNY Canton Law Enforcement Day, March 25

The detective who helped solve a 30-year-old child murder cold case by using a public genealogy database will be speaking at SUNY Canton as part of the college’s 9th annual Law Enforcement Day.

SUNY Canton Staff Member and Management Student Places in Enterprise Competition

A SUNY Canton staff member asserts free enterprise is the motivator for entrepreneurs to follow their dreams in an award-winning speech.

SUNY Canton Starts Online CannaBusiness Class for Fall 2019

SUNY Canton will be offering a new course to help students understand issues related to the emerging cannabis market.

SUNY Canton Launches Spring Leadership Lecture Series

A SUNY Canton alumnus will share his tale of transitioning from a ski bum to a successful North Country entrepreneur during the college’s first spring installment of the Excellence in Leadership Lecture Series.

Associated Colleges TRIO Programs Co-Host Day of Service to Honor Veterans

St. Lawrence County’s Associated Colleges are coming together to cohost a TRIO Student Support Services Day of Service honoring area veterans.

SUNY Canton Adds Full Time Esports Coordinator

SUNY Canton has hired a full-time esports coordinator to help continue its extraordinary growth in competitive video games.

Writer and Performance Poet Arthur Flowers to Appear at TAUNY for SUNY Canton Living Writers Series

SUNY Canton and Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) will host author and narrative artist Arthur Flowers as part of the college’s Living Writers Series.

Scholarships and Prizes to be Awarded at SUNY Canton Engineers Week Open House

SUNY Canton aims to inspire students to pursue STEM careers at the fifth annual Engineers Week Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Nevaldine Hall.

SUNY Canton Professor Finds Ways for Multicultural Urban Students to Pull Ahead

Educators should look at presenting topics in a way that is directly related to the lives of their students, according to a SUNY Canton professor’s new research.

Flex Classes Help SUNY Canton Meet the Needs of Modern Students

Missing an in-class lecture won’t put a student behind in SUNY Canton’s Flex Classes. The integration of the new course options allows students to physically attend, participate virtually or complete their work entirely online.

SUNY Canton's Chaney Dining Center Reopens Following Major Renovations

The remodeled building stands among the college’s greatest recent physical improvements, dramatically augmenting the student experience.The newly renovated Chaney Dining Center at SUNY Canton has reopened to welcome students with an expanded menu and a completely redesigned dining area.

SUNY Canton and Area Agencies Offer Free Tax Assistance

Students and faculty from SUNY Canton’s Accounting and Business programs are partnering with AARP Tax-Aide, the Potsdam Neighborhood Center, and SeaComm Federal Credit Union to offer free tax assistance at locations around the North Country.

SUNY Canton Starts New Corrections Academy for Summer 2019

SUNY Canton is launching a brand-new corrections academy as part of its full lineup of Criminal Justice-related academic programs.