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Associate Professor Kambiz Ghazinour, Ph.D., walks through one of SUNY Canton's new Cybersecurity classroom. The program is now available completely online, face-to-face and through flex learning options.

SUNY Canton Cybersecurity Program Expands Online

Students can enroll in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program completely online. It is the 23rd academic offering obtainable through SUNY Canton Online, and one of 16 four-year degrees offered virtually. The program is offered thr...

Aug 27, 2021, 12:30pm EDT

Members of the SUNY Canton community walk to Dana Hall for COVID-19 testing. The building has officially reopened following a multi-year $10 million renovation as the home for the college’s Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

SUNY Canton Welcomes New and Returning Students for Fall 2021

SUNY Canton became a hub of activity on its first day of classes (Thursday, August 26). A completely renovated building, expanded student life options and a bespoke residence hall all welcomed students for the fall 2021 semester. "The campus is buzzi...

Aug 27, 2021, 12:08pm EDT

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. Members of the...

Aug 18, 2021, 3:08pm EDT

Pictured (l to r) are SUNY Canton employees Renee L. Campbell and Kellie S. Harris holding their SUNY Chancellor’s Awards. Campbell is the assistant to the provost and Harris is an administrative assistant 2 in the School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice.

Dedicated SUNY Canton Student Advocates Receive Chancellor's Awards

Two employees have been recognized for outstanding administrative skills and for improving the overall student experience at SUNY Canton. Renee L. Campbell, assistant to the provost, received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Serv...

Aug 16, 2021, 10:19am EDT

SUNY Canton international work-study students Aliance Tedonfouet Ndemgne (pictured front) and Benjamin Joel Kevin Mambou help shelve books for the Southworth Library’s textbook loan program.

SUNY Canton Students Saved More Than $1 Million with Open Educational Resources

SUNY Canton faculty members have helped students save an estimated $1,072,840 in three years by using open educational resources (OER) with the Southworth Library. The free-use learning materials are becoming more prevalent as traditional college tex...

Jul 23, 2021, 2:19pm EDT

Author and educator Phil K. LaMarche of Canton was one of the recent recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. LaMarche teaches English and runs the SUNY Canton Living Writers Series.

SUNY Canton Author Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching

An author and director of the SUNY Canton Living Writers Series has been recognized for sharing his love of the written word. Phil K. LaMarche, an associate professor who teaches English in the School of Business and Liberal Arts, received the SUNY ...

Jul 23, 2021, 2:16pm EDT

SUNY Canton Releases 'Best Year Ever' Commercial

SUNY Canton has released a new minute-long video highlighting the college's plans to make 2021-2022 the "Best Year Ever." The video can be viewed on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and the college's website. It will also appear on broadcast television th...

Jul 23, 2021, 1:23pm EDT

Pictured (l to r) are SUNY Canton Online Student Engagement Coordinator Richard J. (R.J.) Thayer, Executive Director for University Relations Lenore VanderZee and Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Courtney B. Bish.

SUNY Canton Employees Earn Meritorious Recognition for COVID Testing and Response

SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran recognized three employees for coordinating the college's massive COVID-19 testing program. "After a tremendously challenging year, I decided it was fitting to give a special Meritorious Service Award to a team of th...

Jul 6, 2021, 1:33pm EDT

SUNY Canton Associate Professor Marela Fiacco, Ph.D., of Norwood, received the 2021 President’s Meritorious Service Award. Fiacco is the lead faculty member in the Healthcare Management program, which is the most popular four-year degree at the college.

SUNY Canton President Selects Faculty and Staff Meritorious Service Award Recipients

SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran recently selected a faculty and a staff member for special recognition. Associate Professor Marela Fiacco, Ph.D., and Fitness Center Director Bryan D. Parker were the 2021 recipients of the President's Meritorious Se...

Jul 6, 2021, 1:31pm EDT

Military Times Magazine Ranks SUNY Canton Third in Nation for Veterans

Military Times magazine has given SUNY Canton its highest ranking ever in the publication's annual "Best for Vets" issue. The college was ranked third in the nation in the Career and Technical College category, advancing 11 spots from 14th in 2020. SU...

Jun 28, 2021, 10:20am 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.