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Assemblymember Scott Gray speaks with Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) students and college administrators during a recent visit to discuss both programs’ growth at SUNY Canton.

Nearly 300 SUNY Canton Students Benefit from ASAP|ACE Programs

The State University of New York's Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) have expanded significantly by serving more students across the state, including at SUNY Canton. This semester, approx...

Nov 6, 2025, 5:23pm EST

SUNY Canton Nursing students Grace Plumley of Waddington and Jeremy Hebert of Brushton work with one of the college’s computer-controlled interactive mannikins during a lab. The college recently partnered with Carthage Area Hospital’s Rural Healthcare Employment and Advancement Program, which aims to create a pipeline of healthcare talent in the North Country region.

SUNY Canton Partners with Carthage Area Hospital's Rural Healthcare Employment Program

North Country region. SUNY Canton recently became a partner with Carthage Area Hospital's Rural Healthcare Employment and Advancement Program (RHEAP) and was named in a $5 million, 5-year grant from the New York State Department of Health's Healthcar...

Oct 22, 2025, 3:22pm EDT

Students kayak on the Grasse River behind SUNY Canton's campus during a fall semester outing. The college is expanding its open-air opportunities through SUNY's new “Outdoors for All,” program designed to promote inclusivity, sustainability, wellness and community development.

State University of New York Launches SUNY Canton's New 'Outdoors for All' Program

The road to a successful college experience might start on a trail for some SUNY Canton students. SUNY Canton was included in SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.'s October 10 announcement launching "Outdoors for All," a program designed to promote inclu...

Oct 22, 2025, 3:15pm EDT

Web Updates - SUNY Canton recently launched a new and improved website with larger images, integrated video and an integrated academic program finder.

SUNY Canton Unveils New and Improved Website

SUNY Canton has launched a new website in line with its ongoing strategic marketing and communications goals for the 2025-2026 academic year. The new website went live with a soft launch on Saturday, Oct. 11, while students and faculty were on fall r...

Oct 16, 2025, 2:40pm EDT

Phillip James, Ph.D., was recently promoted to associate professor in the SUNY Canton School of Business and Liberal Arts.

Faculty Promotions Announced in SUNY Canton's School of Business and Liberal Arts

Several faculty members have been promoted in SUNY Canton's School of Business and Liberal Arts. "We have incredible faculty members at SUNY Canton, and it is always a pleasure to see them advance in their careers," said School of Business and Libera...

Oct 15, 2025, 4:02pm EDT

Arihhonni (Honni) David of Akwesasne holds his portrait of the Marvel Cinematic Universe character, Kahhori, in SUNY Canton's Learning Commons Classroom. The author and illustrator is displaying works at the college and will be holding a reception at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Southworth Library.

Akwesasne Mohawk Artist with Ties to Marvel Comics Displays at SUNY Canton

An author and illustrator with writing credits for the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe's Mohawk character, Kahhori, is displaying his artwork at SUNY Canton. An opening and artist's reception with Arihhonni (Honni) David of Akwesasne will be held a...

Oct 10, 2025, 3:17pm EDT

SUNY Canton Offers Application Fee Waiver for Fall Visitors

SUNY Canton is covering application fee costs for prospective students who attend an information event or individual tour this fall. "This waiver is our way of saying 'thank you' to those who take the time to consider us in their future academic plan...

Oct 6, 2025, 4:27pm EDT

SUNY Canton Recognized on U.S. News & World Report's 2026 'Best Colleges' List

SUNY Canton once again earned several top-tier rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges publication. The college placed 12th on the Regional Colleges (North) list, which encompasses public and private schools throughout the northeast ...

Oct 2, 2025, 11:58am EDT

New Faculty - SUNY Canton Lecturer Kayla Merchant teaches an Early Childhood class. Merchant is one of the newest faculty members at the college.

SUNY Canton Welcomes New Faculty Members

More than 20 new faculty members have recently started their careers at SUNY Canton. The most significant growth at the college has been within the Cybersecurity and the Data Science and Analytics programs, with three new full-time faculty and two new...

Sep 30, 2025, 2:38pm EDT

Radio Communications – SUNY Canton EMS President Tashmir Eggleston, a Homeland Security major from Newburgh, tests communications with members of the student emergency response squad.

SUNY Canton EMS Joins County-Wide Emergency Communications Simulation

SUNY Canton EMS students will be participating in a St. Lawrence County-wide communications outage emergency simulation on Oct. 4. Working alongside local amateur radio groups, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), and Amateur Radio Emergency...

Sep 24, 2025, 10:53am 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.