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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...

Sep 8, 2025, 10:44am EDT

SUNY Canton individual studies major Breannah Markwick of Gouverneur works in the college's TRiO student support services lab. The program programs aim to help students overcome social, economic, academic and cultural barriers when accessing higher education.

SUNY Canton Receives Grant Funding for TRiO Student Support Services

The U.S. Department of Education recently notified SUNY Canton that funding for the TRiO Student Support Services program has been renewed. As of Sept. 1, the college began receiving its allotment of more than $321,000. The funding is expected to conti...

Sep 2, 2025, 11:00am EDT

Shelbie Phillips, a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology student from Plattsburgh, pulls textbooks from the Southworth Library's reserve collection. Some texts are now available for semester-long loans to help defray the costs associated with attending college.

SUNY Canton's Southworth Library Expands Student Textbook Access

Beginning this fall, SUNY Canton's Southworth Library will offer students semester-long access to textbooks as part of the new Roo Source Textbook Program. "With textbook prices soaring, more students are relying on our library's resources to access ...

Sep 1, 2025, 11:55am EDT

SUNY Canton student-athletes Maddie Armstrong of Lisbon and Markel Mosley of Plattsburgh walk up one of the college’s two new covered stairways.

Students Begin a New Chapter in Their Academic Journey at SUNY Canton

Warm weather and blue skies welcomed SUNY Canton students as they began the first week of the fall 2025 semester. New students and student-athletes began moving on campus on Monday, August 18. Returning students moved back into their homes-away-from-...

Aug 22, 2025, 3:38pm EDT

Martin's Homemade Pretzel Owner Josiah Martin receives the Small Business Development Center's Phoenix Award from Statewide Director Sonya Smith. Martin was selected for the prestigious honor from more than 20,000 SBDC clients across the state.

Martin's Handmade Pretzels Receives Statewide SBDC Phoenix Award

Martin's Handmade Pretzels rose from the ashes to produce its renowned delectables at a larger scale and for more customers. Aptly, the company's owner, Josiah Martin, received the 2025 Phoenix Award presented by the New York State Small Business Devel...

Aug 14, 2025, 4:15pm EDT

SUNY Canton Assistant Professor Mehdi Ghayoumi, Ph.D., recently published the textbook “Mathematical Foundations for Deep Learning.” It is Ghayoumi's third title related to artificial intelligence.

SUNY Canton Assistant Professor Authors New AI Textbook

Assistant Professor Mehdi Ghayoumi, Ph.D., the lead faculty member in SUNY Canton's Data Science and Analytics program, has authored his third textbook on Artificial Intelligence. "Mathematical Foundations for Deep Learning" was published through Cha...

Aug 13, 2025, 12:11pm EDT

Pictured are SUNY Canton Physical Therapist Assistant majors Kat Taru of Clay Noah Bickhart of Ogdensburg during a knee flexion range of motion exercise. The college is partnering with SUNY Upstate Medical University to offer a 4+3 DPT Early Assurance Program allows qualified high school seniors the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education at SUNY Canton and guarantees placement in Upstate’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

SUNY Canton and SUNY Upstate Medical University Create 4+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Affiliation

SUNY Canton and SUNY Upstate Medical University have entered into a new affiliation agreement for students who want to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The new 4+3 DPT Early Assurance Program allows qualified high school seniors the opportuni...

Aug 12, 2025, 11:32am EDT

Josiah Martin, owner of Martin’s Pretzel Bakery in Moira is scheduled to receive the North Country Small Business Development Center's Phoenix Award on August 11.

Moira-Based Martin's Handmade Pretzels Locks Down North Country SBDC Award

A rapidly growing local food manufacturing company is being recognized by the North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Canton. Martin's Pretzel Bakery, owned by Josiah Martin, will be presented with the 2025 Phoenix Award at 11 ...

Jul 28, 2025, 3:28pm EDT

SUNY Canton students revive a patient in a Nursing simulation lab. The college has entered a partnership with the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program to address healthcare workforce shortages.

SUNY Canton Partners with Caring Gene to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce in Upstate New York

SUNY Canton has entered a partnership with the Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program (CPT) to address healthcare workforce shortages in the hardest-hit areas of New York State, reduce barriers to career advancement, and support individuals seeki...

Jul 22, 2025, 4:01pm EDT

Community Invited to See First Responders in Action at SUNY Canton Aug. 15

SUNY Canton will welcome more than 30 area federal, state, local and non-profit emergency response agencies to campus for a first responder expo in August. This free and family-friendly event is open to the public and will be held from noon to 4 p.m. ...

Jul 16, 2025, 11:27am 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.