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Author Alex Jacobs (Karoniaktahke) will read from the book, “American Indigenous Democracy: A Call for Interdependence,” Tuesday, Nov. 10 at SUNY Canton.

Indigenous Artist, Writer Alex Jacobs to Speak at SUNY Canton in November

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the SUNY Canton Living Writers Series will host a renowned Akwesasne Mohawk artist and author who will discuss a collection of essays featuring Haudenosaunee elders and activists. Alex Jacobs (Karoniak...

Oct 9, 2026, 10:10am EDT

Engineering Science student Ethan Domey of Elmira and Cybersecurity student Hanna Webster of Gouverneur fly a drone outside of SUNY Canton’s Nevaldine Hall. Both students are members of the college’s robotics club.

NYPA Helps Fund New SUNY Canton Drone and Heat Pump Microcredentials

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is providing funding to support three new college credit-bearing microcredentials at SUNY Canton. The new funding will include professional examination fees and provide support toward tuition and fees for students. ...

Oct 9, 2026, 9:26am EDT

A 2019 photo of the Midtown Plaza location in downtown Canton. There is an event to celebrate the progress on the redevelopment project at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the southwest corner of construction site. Photo by Chris Lenney.

Partners Celebrate Canton Midtown Plaza Project Advancements with Oct. 15 Event

Vecino Group, the Village of Canton and SUNY Canton will mark the demolition phase of the Midtown Plaza redevelopment, a planned mixed-use project that will bring new housing and SUNY Canton's Entrepreneurship Center to downtown Canton. Demolition of ...

Oct 7, 2026, 12:07pm EDT

Nicole Patire of Mahwah, N.J., and Emery Crossley of Stittville work with their patient, Oliver, in the college’s Newell Veterinary Science Technology building. The college will begin offering a new program for students who want to work in allied health animal care, among other options.

SUNY Canton Announces New Health Care Studies Program for Fall 2027

SUNY Canton is launching a new program for students interested in health care, allied health, or animal care careers, and who may also be interested in continuing their education. The college will begin offering a new Associate of Applied Science deg...

Oct 5, 2026, 3:03pm EDT

A group of college officials stand with founders of The Ogdensburg Promise at a special unveiling ceremony held Friday, Oct. 2. The Ogdensburg Promise is a program designed to help create new pathways to higher education for eligible graduates of Ogdensburg Free Academy.

SUNY Canton Joins the Ogdensburg Promise as Founding Campus Partner in New College Access Initiative

SUNY Canton is proud to join The Ogdensburg Promise (TOP) as a founding campus partner, helping create new pathways to higher education for eligible graduates of Ogdensburg Free Academy. Announced today (Friday, Oct. 2) during a special ceremony at OFA...

Oct 2, 2026, 1:00pm EDT

SUNY Canton to Cover Application Fees for Fall 2026 Visitors

SUNY Canton is covering application fee costs for prospective students who take an individual tour or attend an on-campus or virtual event this fall. "This initiative is our way of saying 'thank you' to those who take the time to consider us in their ...

Oct 2, 2026, 10:23am 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...

Oct 1, 2026, 3:47pm EDT

SUNY Canton to Host Annual 'Trunk or Treat' Event

The SUNY Canton Early Childhood program invites the community to their Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 on campus in Parking Lot 5 (French Hall). Rain location will be in Dana Hall. The event is free and open to fam...

Oct 1, 2026, 2:37pm EDT

The photograph "Chock full o'Nuts" by Saranac Lake photographer Barry Lobdell is currently on display as part of a "Street Level" exhibition at SUNY Canton.

Noted Saranac Lake Photographer Exhibits at SUNY Canton

Barry Lobdell of Saranac Lake is exhibiting more than 30 black-and-white photographs at SUNY Canton. An artist's reception and opening will be held for "Barry Lobdell: Street Level" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the SUNY Canton Learning Commons ...

Sep 29, 2026, 3:19pm EDT

SUNY Canton Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News and Washington Monthly

SUNY Canton earned several prestigious rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges publication and Washington Monthly's Top 100 U.S. Rural Colleges list. U.S. News placed the college at 22nd on the Regional Colleges (North) list, which e...

Sep 22, 2026, 12:45pm 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.