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Students walk between classes on Monday, Sept. 12, at SUNY Canton. U.S. News & World Report released its 2023 Best Colleges rankings today with the college receiving mentions on five different lists, including Best Value Schools, Top Public Schools, Best Regional Colleges North, and Best for Veterans.

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. U.S. News determines 10 distinct ov...

Sep 12, 2022, 3:12pm EDT

Pictured is a composite image of the "Potty Town" poster and SUNY Canton Adjunct Instructor Morgan D. Elliott. Elliott directed a documentary about Frederick “Hank” Robar’s toilet garden installations in Potsdam.

SUNY Canton Graphic and Multimedia Design Adjunct Releases Potsdam Documentary

A SUNY Canton adjunct instructor has released his directorial debut "Potty Town: Where Protest meets Porcelain" available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Morgan D. Elliott, who teaches Digital Video Editing and Time-Based Media in the Graphic and Multi...

Aug 23, 2022, 4:45pm EDT

Pictured from left are SUNY Canton students Benjamin W. Delaney of Schenectady and Timothy A. Woolschlager of Croghan assisting at Rushton Hall. Volunteers from Greek organizations and the college's athletic teams aided new residential students as they arrived on campus.

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 began moving in today (Monday, August 22) and return...

Aug 22, 2022, 5:23pm EDT

SUNY Canton's new Dean of the School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice Michele A. Snyder, Ph.D., stands outside of Wicks Hall. Snyder began her career at the college on August 1.

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 ...

Aug 16, 2022, 3:43pm EDT

Contractors work on a new series of pedestrian and accessible routes linking French Hall to the Roselle Plaza at SUNY Canton.

New Construction at SUNY Canton Focuses on Accessibility and Sustainability

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. Construction crews are currently removing the granite retai...

Aug 4, 2022, 11:58am EDT

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. The "Summer Splash" event will combine campus tours and informational sessions with recreational activities like kayaking and wate...

Jul 7, 2022, 1:16pm EDT

Pictured (l to r) are SUNY Canton Executive Director of University Relations Lenore VanderZee, Canton Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley, St. Lawrence County Sheriff Brooks J. Bigwarfe, SUNY Canton Provost Peggy A. De Cooke, Professor Elizabeth A. Brown, Ph.D., Canton Mayor Micheal E. Dalton, and SUNY Canton Vice President for Advancement Tracey L. Thompson. The group cut a ceremonial ribbon made from crime scene tape during a celebration of Dana Hall.

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 (...

Jul 1, 2022, 3:45pm EDT

SUNY Canton graduate Ornella T. Parker stands outside of Zeta Charter Schools in the Bronx. Parker was selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the Alumni Association's Young Alumni Award after becoming the youngest major philanthropist in the college's history.

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 thei...

Jul 1, 2022, 3:25pm EDT

Jennifer Stevenson of Ogdensburg was selected as the 2021 recipient of the SUNY Canton Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni award. Stevenson is pictured with SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran.

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 celebra...

Jul 1, 2022, 2:32pm EDT

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 3...

Jun 30, 2022, 2:55pm EDT

About SUNY Canton

As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.