2022

SUNY Canton Named “Best Esports College” For Thriving Varsity Program and Related Majors

SUNY Canton is continuing its exceptional reputation as a leader in esports. The National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) recently noted SUNY Canton in its Best Colleges for Esports list. The college was 33 on the public list of 100 entries and boasted the lowest tuition of any university.

Aviso Anual de Políticas de No Discriminación

De conformidad con la política de la Universidad Estatal de Nueva York, SUNY Canton se compromete a fomentar una comunidad diversa de profesores, personal y estudiantes destacados, así como a garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades educativas, empleo y acceso a servicios, programas y actividades, sin importar a un individuo's raza, color, origen nacional, religión, credo, edad, discapacidad, sexo, identidad de género...

Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination Policies

Pursuant to the State University of New York policy, SUNY Canton is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation...

FISU World University Games Torch Relay Rolls Through SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton student athletes participated in the FISU World University Games Torch Relay by proudly carrying the torch through campus on December 9. The Games will kick-off January 2023 and SUNY Canton will be hosting the FISU Men's Hockey Preliminary Round starting January 12.

Karen Kus Named Executive Director of Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley

The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley has named Karen Kus of Hannawa Falls as the organization’s new executive director. Prior to this appointment, Kus was the assistant director of the Lougheed Center for Applied Learning at SUNY Potsdam and also served as director of career services.

SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints John B. King, Jr., as the System’s 15th Chancellor

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of John B. King Jr. as the 15th chancellor of SUNY, the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States.

SUNY Canton Public Relations Wins CASE, SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence

The SUNY Canton Office of Public Relations has been recognized for outstanding video production and marketing from two prestigious higher education associations.

New Tech-Focused SUNY Canton Courses Cover Drones, Electric Vehicles and 3D Printing

SUNY Canton’s Canino School of Engineering Technology is offering three new courses to fall in line with the latest commercially available advancements. The college began offering a drone operations course during the fall semester and is scheduling courses in hybrid and electric vehicles and 3D printing during the spring 2023 semester, according to the school’s dean, Michael J. Newtown.

SUNY Canton Esports Class Creates Doctors Without Borders Charity Invitational

A SUNY Canton Esports Management class will be holding an online invitational live stream tournament to benefit Doctors Without Borders.

SUNY Canton Walked 3,700 Miles During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

A group of 78 members of the extended SUNY Canton community walked 3,700 miles during October to raise awareness about domestic violence.

SUNY Canton Living Writers Series Hosts Author and Marine Veteran Rob Kugler

The SUNY Canton Living Writers Series will welcome a Marine and Iraq War veteran whose cross-country journey with his beloved dog, Bella, became a social media inspiration and eventually a memoir.

SUNY Canton Celebrates its Student Emergency Medical Services Volunteers

SUNY Canton is celebrating its dedicated student volunteers during National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. There are currently eight active members of the college’s EMS squad, according to Richard (R.J) Thayer, director of student affairs technology, who serves as the advisor for the student-led program.

SUNY Canton Promotes College for Every Student During Campus Visit

Nearly 150 area high school students discovered the SUNY Canton experience through a College for Every Student (CFES) Brilliant Pathways event this week.

Autism Ambassador Aaron Likens Returns to SUNY Canton, Nov. 9

SUNY Canton will welcome back nationally recognized “Autism Ambassador” and Indy Car flagger Aaron Likens for three on-campus presentations.

Applied Psychology Faculty Member Promoted at SUNY Canton

A SUNY Canton faculty member who has exceled in multiple disciplines has been promoted. Christina Lesyk of Norwood recently became an Associate Professor within the college’s School of Business and Liberal Arts. Lesyk first began her career as a part-time adjunct instructor nearly 10 years ago, and has taught almost all the individual classes in the Applied Psychology program.

SUNY Canton Receives $2.3 Million for New Child Care Center

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced SUNY Canton will receive $2.3 million for a new on-campus child care center. The funding was included in a larger $15.6 million State investment to expand child care access at the State University of New York and the City University of New York.

SUNY University Faculty Senate Reps Visit SUNY Canton

SUNY University Faculty Senate President Keith Landa and SUNY Parliamentarian Henry Flax visited SUNY Canton Oct. 6 and 7 to meet with campus leaders, faculty, staff and students.

SUNY Canton’s College Council Seeks Distinguished Citizen Nominations

The SUNY Canton College Council is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Citizen Award. Since 1976, the council has given this prestigious award in recognition of distinguished service to SUNY Canton and/or to the community.

SUNY Canton Hosts Three Fall Open Houses

SUNY Canton invites prospective students and families to attend one of three Open Houses this Fall. The Saturday events will start at 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 22, Oct. 29 and Nov. 12. Guests can take a tour, meet with faculty, explore student support services, and speak with admissions and financial aid representatives. The final tour of the day will start at 3 p.m.

SUNY Canton Applied Psychology Program Screens “All the Lonely People” Documentary

The SUNY Canton Applied Psychology Department, in conjunction with the St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging, will be hosting a screening of “All the Lonely People,” a documentary featuring stories of resilience in the face of loneliness.

SUNY Canton Invites Community to ‘Trunk or Treat’ Event

The SUNY Canton Early Childhood program will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 on campus in Parking Lot 5, rain or shine.

SUNY Canton Living Writers Series Hosts Acclaimed Comedian and Student Doug Smith Oct. 20

The SUNY Canton Living Writers Series will resume in-person events this month when it welcomes a New York City stand-up comic who is also a SUNY Canton student.

SUNY Canton Associate Professor Tops $440K For Cybersecurity Software Startup

SUNY Canton Associate Professor Kambiz Ghazinour, Ph.D., just landed a prestigious SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) grant for $25,000, raising the total outside funding for his innovative cybersecurity educational software to more than $440,000.

FISU Delegates Tour SUNY Canton in Anticipation of January’s World University Games

SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran recently hosted a large contingent of international delegates in preparation for the upcoming Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament. Representatives from the participating countries were on hand to tour the facilities and get a firsthand look at the SUNY Canton Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center.

SUNY Canton’s Library Expands its Diversity Book Collection

From brightly illustrated children’s books to the latest award-winning fiction and non-fiction titles, the SUNY Canton Center for Diversities and Inclusion and the Early Childhood program are adding volumes to the book collection at the Southworth Library, a part of the college’s Learning Commons.

SUNY Canton’s Cybersecurity Program Receives National Security Agency Endorsement

SUNY Canton’s thriving four-year Cybersecurity Program has reached the next stage in its evolution with a new designation from the U.S. Government.

SUNY Canton Named Best Value School in U.S. News’ Annual Rankings

SUNY Canton has once again earned several mentions in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, including a 13th place spot on the Best Value Schools list and an 11th place spot on Top Public Schools list.

SUNY Canton Graphic and Multimedia Design Adjunct Releases Potsdam Documentary

The locally produced video hit 13 on Apple’s documentary charts and plunges into a complicated narrative of north country toilet garden art installations.  A SUNY Canton adjunct instructor has released his directorial debut “Potty Town: Where Protest meets Porcelain” available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. 

SUNY Canton Selects New Dean for its School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice

The largest of SUNY Canton’s three schools is welcoming Michele A. Snyder, Ph.D., as its new leader. SUNY Canton Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Peggy A. De Cooke announced Snyder’s acceptance of the dean position within the School of Science Health and Criminal Justice.

SUNY Canton Welcomes New and Returning Students for Fall 2022

SUNY Canton is preparing for its first day of the fall 2022 semester, with new students, more four-legged friends at a more accessible and environmentally efficient campus. New residential students will begin moving in on Monday, August 22 and returning students can check in to the college’s residence halls Wednesday, August 24. SUNY Canton’s first day of classes is Thursday, August 25.

New Construction at SUNY Canton Focuses on Accessibility and Sustainability

State University of New York Construction Fund sponsored projects help reshape the modern campus.  SUNY Canton’s French Hall is undergoing a radical transformation as part of a series of projects designed to make the college’s hill campus more accessible and more environmentally friendly.

Dean Emerita Margaret Vining Remembered as Standard of Excellence

The College received notification that Dean Emerita Margaret P. Vining passed away on the evening of Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

SUNY Canton Partners with Area Agencies to Increase Childcare Options

A new partnership between SUNY Canton and several area agencies works to address a regional childcare shortage through a Family Child Care Training Program.

SUNY Canton Invites Prospective Students to Cool Off at ‘Summer Splash’ Open House

SUNY Canton will host a summer open house for prospective students and families from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23.

SUNY Canton Pays Tribute to Notable Ogdensburg Alumna

The SUNY Canton Alumni Association has selected a new recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Jennifer Stevenson, Real Estate Broker/Owner of Blue Heron Reality in Ogdensburg, received the award during the college’s recent Alumni Weekend celebration.

SUNY Canton Recognizes Two Influential Graduates from the Class of 2014

A New York City-area assistant-principal and an executive from the professional online employment service, LinkedIn, were the inaugural recipients of the SUNY Canton Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award. Both are four-year graduates who completed their degrees in 2014.

SUNY Canton Celebrates Reopening of Dana Hall, Home of the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Faculty, administrators and area elected officials cut a ribbon made of crime scene tape to commemorate SUNY Canton’s recently renovated Dana Hall, which has become the home of the college’s Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity (CJIC).

SUNY Canton Welcomes New Hall of Fame Members

SUNY Canton inducted seven individuals for induction into its college-wide Hall of Fame. All Hall of Fame members created lasting impact and helped shape the college’s enduring legacy.

SUNY Canton Celebrates the Class of 2022

Approximately 750 students have graduated from SUNY Canton as members of the class of 2022. SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran expressed his pride in this year’s class, which is comprised of graduates who range in age from 19 to 64 years old and represent 18 U.S. states and seven countries, including Cameroon, Canada, Finland, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and the U.K.

SUNY Canton Earns Military Spouse Friendly® Award

SUNY Canton has been selected as one of the most Military Spouse Friendly® schools in the nation for 2022-2023. The college was recognized for its commitment to serving those married to active duty, reserve, National Guard and veterans. Approximately 340 schools received the honor this year, and ratings were determined by evaluating public data sources and survey responses.

SUNY Canton Employees Receive Prestigious College Awards

Several SUNY Canton employees were awarded for their outstanding service and contributions at the college’s annual Recognition Day event.

Congratulations SUNY Canton Honor Students!

More than 1,300 SUNY Canton students earned the grades necessary to make the President’s List, Dean’s List or Part-Time Honors list during the Spring 2022 semester.

SUNY Canton Cybersecurity Faculty Member Lands $256,000 NSF Grant

A SUNY Canton faculty member has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help curb cybercrime. Associate Professor Kambiz Ghazinour, Ph.D., currently serves as part-time CEO of the company CyberSpara, Inc. The company is in the process of developing a game-based learning platform that teaches individuals to mitigate security threats online.

Two SUNY Canton Educators Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

An outstanding faculty member for the SUNY Canton Canino School of Engineering Technology, and the college’s newest dean earned State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards this year.

SUNY Canton Expands Pet-Friendly Housing to Include Canine Companions

SUNY Canton will make it easier for students to bring a piece of home with them this fall by launching a dog-friendly housing option.

SUNY Canton Hosts Open House for Area EOP Students and Guidance Counselors

The SUNY Canton Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) will host a weekend information session on campus for eligible high school students and guidance counselors Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5.

SLC Chamber Honors VanderZee and SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center with Appreciation Awards

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2022 with board of directors and membership virtually present. The business meeting included updates on priorities for the County Chamber in 2022, presentation of the annual budget, and elections of new board members and officers. The meeting also provided an opportunity for two appreciation awards.

SUNY Canton Celebrates Class of 2022 with Commencement Ceremony

SUNY Canton held its 114th Commencement Ceremony for approximately 750 members of the class of 2022 Saturday, May 14. 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.

SUNY Canton Graduates Earn “Outstanding” Recognition at Commencement

Deviating from tradition, SUNY Canton will be recognizing three students with the Outstanding Graduate Award during the college’s 114th Commencement Ceremony. 

SUNY Canton to Host Online Open House for Early Childhood Degree Programs

SUNY Canton invites prospective students to learn about Early Childhood degree programs at a virtual open house from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.

SUNY Canton In-Person Commencement Celebrates Nearly 750 Graduates Saturday

SUNY Canton will be celebrating its 114th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 in Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. Approximately 750 students are scheduled to graduate this year from the college’s programs, which range from one-year professional certificates to four-year bachelor’s degrees.

Students Earn Specialty Awards from the SUNY Canton Vice President for Student Affairs

A group of outstanding students has been recognized by SUNY Canton Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Courtney B. Bish during the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester.

SUNY Canton Steel Bridge Team Finishes Second in Regional Competition

The SUNY Canton American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Chapter is vying to build one of the best bridges in the nation following a recent second-place regional finish.

SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology Students Earn Chancellor’s Awards

The State University of New York has announced that two students from SUNY Canton’s Veterinary Technology programs have earned prestigious Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence.

SUNY Canton Hosts Spring Open House April 30

SUNY Canton welcomes prospective students and their families to an on-campus Spring Open House Saturday, April 30.

SUNY Canton Engineering Technology Students Present Green Research for Earth Day

A majority of SUNY Canton senior projects from the Canino School of Engineering Technology emphasized green trends. “Our faculty promote sustainability and our students are taking that to heart,” said Canino School of Engineering Technology Dean Michael J. Newtown. “We all see the need for sustainability in everything that we do to help protect the earth’s precious resources.” 

SUNY Canton Students Receive Academic Awards at the Dr. Cindy L. Daniels Honors Convocation

Nearly 200 students are scheduled to receive academic awards at the Dr. Cindy L. Daniels Honors Convocation. The event will be held at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 in the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center.

College Council Selects Rajiv Narula as Distinguished Faculty at SUNY Canton

The SUNY Canton College Council has selected Associate Professor Rajiv Narula, Ph.D., as the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award. Narula teaches Chemistry in the college’s School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice.

SUNY Canton Educational Opportunity Program Steps Up with Aid for Ukraine

A fundraiser spearheaded by SUNY Canton’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has collected numerous donations to help the citizens and refugees of war-torn Ukraine.

Spring Blood Drive Scheduled April 20 at SUNY Canton, Virtual Appointments Available

The American Red Cross will be holding a spring blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in SUNY Canton’s Richard W. Miller Campus Center room 212. Virtual appointments are available for those unable to attend the in-person collection event.

Retired Faculty Member Cindy L. Daniels Selected as SUNY Canton Honors Convocation Celebration Namesake

A retired faculty member and author from SUNY Canton’s School of Business and Liberal Arts has been selected as the 2022 Honors Convocation namesake.

SUNY Canton Student Intern Assists St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office During Domestic Emergency

A SUNY Canton student intern with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple awards for her response during a shooting in the Town of Rossie.

SUNY Canton College Association Executive Director Michael J. Perry Remembered as Phenomenal Student Advocate

A diligent student proponent and 40-year employee of SUNY Canton has passed away. Michael J. Perry, retired Executive Director of the College Association, Inc., died peacefully on Monday night.

SUNY Canton Author Brings Academic Readers ‘A Step Closer to Heaven’ In New Book

A SUNY Canton faculty member’s newest book describes the religious beliefs of female authors as an integral part of American literature. Associate Professor and Co-Chief Diversity Officer Emily Hamilton-Honey recently coauthored “Nineteenth-Century American Women Writers and Theologies of the Afterlife: A Step Closer to Heaven” with her colleague, Seattle Pacific University Associate Professor Jennifer McFarlane-Harris.

SUNY Canton to Host Information Event for Transfer and Nontraditional Students

SUNY Canton will host a live virtual information session specifically designed for transfer and nontraditional students.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Visits SUNY Canton to Promote the American Manufacturing Communities Act

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited SUNY Canton’s Canino School of Engineering Technology to advocate for the bipartisan and bicameral Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act of 2022.

SUNY Canton Fondly Remembers Professor Dr. Edouard Mafoua

SUNY Canton has been collectively saying farewells and sharing warmhearted memories of a much-loved faculty member.Professor Edouard B. Mafoua, Ph.D., passed away Friday, March 4, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Mafoua taught Economics in the Business Department, within the School of Business and Liberal Arts. He is survived by his wife, Laure Mafoua of Rochester, and their four children, Chancelle, Mamy, Sarika and Priscilla Mafoua-Namy.

SUNY Canton Achieves Gold Status on 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School List

SUNY Canton has been selected to receive one of the highest designations on the annual Military Friendly® school rankings. The college earned a Gold status on the 2022-2023 list, which was released this week. Of the 665 schools that were included, 282 earned this prestigious standing.

Innovative Business Students Place in SUNY Canton Entrepreneurial Challenge

SUNY Canton students provided valuable consulting services for an established business during the college’s “Roopreneur” entrepreneurial challenge.

New SUNY Canton Applied Psychology Faculty Member Pens Book Chapter

A SUNY Canton faculty member has published a new book chapter based on her experiences creating a personal “Third Cultural Space” after being viewed as an American in Africa and an African in the U.S. Assistant Professor Marcella K. Chiromo, Ph.D., who teaches in the college’s Applied Psychology program, published “Navigating Academia as a Third Culture Child” in “Global South Scholars in the Western Academy” published by Routledge Taylor and Fr

SUNY Canton to Host Acclaimed Author and Funeral Director Thomas Lynch for Virtual Living Writers Series

An author whose life’s work as a funeral director in a small Michigan town has been the subject of two documentary films will be the next guest for SUNY Canton’s Virtual Living Writers Series.

SUNY Canton Accepting Donations for Spring Online Clothing Fair

SUNY Canton is seeking gently used professional attire from the community for a spring online clothing fair. The college will accept donations on campus behind Kennedy Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, and Saturday, March 19. The SUNY Canton Ready Center in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center, Room 224, will also accept donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNY Canton Joins SUNY-Wide Microcredential Initiative to Upskill Students and Employees

SUNY Canton has added microcredentials to its flexible and convenient professionally driven course offerings. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of fast and flexible learning options with more than 400 microcredentials across 31 SUNY campuses to help everyone from current students to working professionals gain skills, knowledge, and experience that employers are looking for.

SUNY Canton Law Enforcement Academy Attracts a New Class of Cadets

The David Sullivan – St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy at SUNY Canton is in full swing with 22 cadets enrolled in its spring training. For New Jersey native Bobbi N. Snyder, the academy provided a chance to continue her family’s law enforcement legacy.

SUNY Canton Partners with Area Agencies to 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 Entrepreneurial Challenge Opens to Students

An entrepreneurial challenge with cash prizes is now open to all SUNY Canton students. The sixth annual “Roopreneur” contest is orchestrated through the college’s Management program. This year, it challenges students to create a membership business model for college partner Day & Nite All Service, a commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment, HVAC, plumbing installation, maintenance, and emergency repair company.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks SUNY Canton for Online Education

SUNY Canton has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, ranking 138th overall and excelling in veteran and business categories.

SUNY Canton Library Director Appointed to SUNY Administration

SUNY Canton Library Director Cori Wilhelm has been appointed to a new role in SUNY Administration. SUNY has named Wilhelm as program manager for the Office of Library and Information Services.

SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran Recognizes COVID Testing Volunteers for ‘Roosponding’

Approximately 114 employees volunteered to help the college conduct more than 43,500 tests since the fall 2020 semester. The college uses a pooled saliva test developed by Quadrant Biosciences and SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Community COVID-19 Testing Site Opens Jan. 13 in SUNY Canton’s Dana Hall

New York State, in partnership with Quadrant Biosciences, will be opening a community COVID-19 testing site at SUNY Canton on Thursday, Jan. 13, in the Dana Hall Gymnasium. Testing services will be offered for free to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SUNY Canton Announces Fall 2021 President’s List, Dean’s List, Part Time Honors

Approximately 1,300 students SUNY Canton students achieved the grades necessary to earn a spot on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Part Time Honors list during the fall 2021 semester.

SUNY Canton College Foundation Campus Enhancement Awards Focus on Student Programming and Campus Beautification

The SUNY Canton College Foundation Inc. recently provided nearly $30,000 in faculty, staff and student grants through the Campus Enhancement program.