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Game Mechanics – A group of four Game Design Club members test their newest game in the SUNY Canton’s Digital Studio. Pictured (l to r) are Kyle (Ky) Benvenuti of Rochester, Ryan Bender of Middle Island, Nick Johnson of Cheektowaga, and Lucy Battiste of Kings Park.

Students Build Community and Video Games in a SUNY Canton Club

What began with a student wanting to push her creativity has grown into one of SUNY Canton's most collaborative, creative and wholesome student-run organizations. Lucy Battiste, a senior in the Game Design and Development major from Kings Park, said s...

Feb 23, 2026, 9:07am EST

SUNY Canton's Lenore VanderZee was recently named President of the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Board of Directors. VanderZee is the vice president for strategic relations and communications and has worked at the college since 2013.

SUNY Canton VP Named President of University Economic Development Association

SUNY Canton Vice President for Strategic Relations and Communications Lenore VanderZee, Ph.D., was recently elected President of the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Board of Directors. VanderZee works on economic development, workf...

Feb 13, 2026, 1:50pm EST

Give Blood at SUNY Canton on Feb. 11 - 12

SUNY Canton has donation appointments available during its two-day American Red Cross blood drive scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Miller Campus Center room 212. New this year, donors can receive a...

Feb 6, 2026, 4:33pm EST

SUNY Canton Announces 2026 Summer Day Camp Schedule

SUNY Canton has expanded its educational summer day camp schedule for a range of grade levels and areas of interest. Each camp runs for a one-week period (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). All campers must bring a water bottle, nut-free lunch and s...

Feb 4, 2026, 10:39am EST

SUNY Canton will host a local youth drone soccer competition Feb. 28 in Dana Hall.

SUNY Canton Invites Community to Youth Drone Soccer Competition

SUNY Canton and Madrid-Waddington Central School welcome the community to support local youth drone soccer at the Academy of Model Aeronautics District II qualifier competition at SUNY Canton's Dana Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Drone...

Feb 2, 2026, 2:31pm EST

SUNY Canton Cybersecurity student Joaquin Crespo of Brooklyn works on online course material in the college's Southworth Library. Cybersecurity is one of the most popular four-year degrees mentioned by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs publication.

SUNY Canton Makes the Ranks for Online Programs in U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings highlight SUNY Canton's online bachelor's degrees. The college was ranked 125th in the publication's Best Online Bachelor's Programs. Nearly 1,850 colleges were assessed, and 349 were included in the 2026 lis...

Feb 2, 2026, 11:29am EST

Scholarships, Prizes Up for Grabs at SUNY Canton Engineer's Week Open House

SUNY Canton's Canino School of Engineering Technology will host their Engineer's Week Open House event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in Nevaldine Hall. Parents and children of all ages are invited to attend the free event, which features more tha...

Feb 2, 2026, 11:17am EST

SUNY Canton Associate Professor Alainya (Laini) Kavaloski, Ph.D., celebrated the release of her new book “Graphic War – Jewish Women Drawing Contested Spaces.”

SUNY Canton Digital Communications Faculty Member Publishes Latest Book

The visible consequences of war can be found in artistic creations near affected locations, according to a SUNY Canton faculty member. School of Business and Liberal Arts Associate Professor Alainya (Laini) Kavaloski, Ph.D., who teaches in the Digita...

Jan 26, 2026, 10:18am EST

“Coastal 1” is among the 18 works by retired SUNY Plattsburgh Art Professor Peter Russom currently on display in the Learning Commons classroom. The show is scheduled to open with an artist’s reception at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.

Retired SUNY Plattsburgh Art Professor Displays Paintings at SUNY Canton

SUNY Plattsburgh Professor Emeritus Peter Russom is exhibiting 18 painted works at SUNY Canton. An artist's reception and opening will be held for "Peter Russom: A Survey" at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the SUNY Canton Learning Commons Classroom. Th...

Jan 23, 2026, 10:58am EST

SUNY Canton students work with a computer-controlled patient in a simulation lab. Last month, the college received nearly $358,000 from the State University of New York’s 2025 High Needs Nursing – Supporting Innovation & Partnerships funding

SUNY Canton Receives $358K to Expand Nursing Education Through Partnerships

SUNY Canton is eyeing new ways to fill healthcare positions in the region by expanding nursing capacity through two innovative partnerships. In December 2025, the college received nearly $358,000 from the State University of New York's 2025 High Need...

Jan 22, 2026, 8:00am EST

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.