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Aug
10

Non-discrimination Notice and Resources

SUNY Canton does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices.
Jul
29

SUNY Canton Welcomes EOP Students to Campus

This weekend, SUNY Canton welcomed nearly 30 new Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students to campus for summer orientation.
Jul
15

Terry Martin Inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame July 12

Former SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey Coach Terry Martin of Morristown was inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Jul
10

Forged in Canton: Collegiate Smiths Hammer Out 4th Place Axe in National Competition

A group of SUNY Canton students took fourth place in the recent Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation (FIERF) annual competition, judged by celebrities Ben Abbot and David Baker from the History Channel show “Forged in Fire.”
Jul
10

Alumni Association Presents Awards at SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton’s Alumni Association honored three individuals this year.
Jul
9

SUNY Canton Congratulates Graduates of the Class of 2026

SUNY Canton held its 118th Commencement Ceremony for approximately 800 members of the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9.
Jun
25

SUNY Canton Inducts Newest Hall of Fame Members

Successful alumni, former college employees and a premier North Country financial institution were recently inducted into SUNY Canton’s college-wide Hall of Fame.
Jun
15

SUNY Canton Offers Free Associate Degrees for Adult Learners Through SUNY Reconnect

SUNY Canton will now be a part of Gov. Hochul’s SUNY Reconnect initiative, which offers free associate degree tuition, fees, books, and supplies for eligible adults aged 25-55 pursuing degrees in high-demand fields.
Jun
15

SUNY Canton Public Relations Wins SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence

The SUNY Canton Office of Public Relations earned four awards for outstanding creative work this year from the SUNY Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD).
Jun
11

Security Guard Training Classes Scheduled at SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton will be offering State-required security guard training sessions from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 24 and 25 in Dana Hall, room 138 A.
Jun
11

SUNY Canton President Honors Meritorious Award Recipients

Three SUNY Canton employees were recognized by President Zvi Szafran for their professional achievements at a college-wide awards event in May.
Jun
1

SUNY Canton Announces President’s List, Dean’s List, Part-Time Honors for Spring 2026

SUNY Canton is recognizing more than 1,500 students for earning academic honors during the Spring 2026 semester.

May
22

Scholarships Available for SUNY Canton Summer Day Camps

Adirondack for Kids, a foundation supported by Mountain Mart Stores, has made a generous donation to establish need-based scholarships for local students of all ages to attend SUNY Canton summer day camps.
May
22

SUNY Selects Amanda Carr to Receive Chancellor’s Award

SUNY has selected Administrative Assistant 2 Amanda L. Carr to receive the 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service.  She was formally recognized at a college-wide event in May.
May
20

SUNY Canton College Council Honors Outstanding Employees and Community Member

The SUNY Canton College Council has recognized four employees for their superior performance and one community member for their service to the college and the region.
May
20

SUNY Canton Author Publishes New Book on Innovative Approaches to English Education in the U.S.

A published faculty member from the School of Business and Liberal Arts has released her first solo book.
May
9

SUNY Canton Celebrates Class of 2026

SUNY Canton held its 118th Commencement Ceremony for approximately 800 members of the class of 2026 Saturday, May 9.
May
8

Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 2026

New federal student loan rules taking effect July 1, 2026, will reshape how students and families borrow and repay for college.
May
6

SUNY Canton’s Sixth Annual Athletics Giving Week a Resounding Success

SUNY Canton Athletics raised more than $83,000 from over 1,200 total gifts during its sixth annual Athletics Giving Week. This campaign, which was guided and conducted in conjunction with the Canton College Foundation, recently concluded on April 17. College officials are recognizing the campaign as an overwhelming success.
May
5

SUNY Canton Announces Summer 2026 Admissions Events

The SUNY Canton Admissions Office is hosting a number of upcoming virtual and on-campus information opportunities designed for prospective students and families.
May
1

SUNY Canton Commencement to Celebrate Nearly 800 Graduates

SUNY Canton will be celebrating its 118th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9 in Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center.
May
1

SUNY Canton Hosts Development Authority Hazardous Waste Recycling Day, May 16

The Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) and the Department of Environmental Conservation will be hosting a hazardous waste recycling day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at SUNY Canton.
May
1

SUNY Canton Digital Communications and Storytelling Major Earns Chancellor’s Award

An introspective and thoughtful SUNY Canton Digital Communications and Storytelling major has earned a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence award.
May
1

SUNY Canton Health and Fitness Promotion Major Earns Chancellor’s Award

A dedicated and hardworking SUNY Canton Health & Fitness Promotion major has earned a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Apr
24

Mobile Mammography Appointments Available at SUNY Canton, April 28

SUNY Canton will be hosting Upstate University Hospital’s Mobile Mammography program from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. To schedule an appointment, visit Upstate Mobile Mammography or call 315-464-2588.
Apr
24

NFL Leaders to Discuss Women in Sports at SUNY Canton April 28

An evening discussing Women in Sports will feature Green Bay Packers Vice President of Marketing and Fan Engagement Gabrielle Valdez Dow and Jacksonville Jaguars Senior Director of Marketing Brette Sadler at SUNY Canton.
Apr
23

SUNY Canton Steel Bridge Team Earns Second Place at Regional Competition

The SUNY Canton American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter Steel Bridge Team earned second place overall at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Upstate New York – Canada Regional Steel Bridge Competition, held April 10 and 11 at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Apr
21

Hard-of-Hearing SUNY Canton Student-Athletes Break the Baseball Sound Barrier

Communication was imperative for three hard-of-hearing student-athletes as they found their home at SUNY Canton. A welcoming culture and new technologies have helped create an inclusive environment under Head Baseball Coach Ryan Stevens.
Apr
17

SUNY Canton Earns Gold Status on Military Friendly® Small Public Schools List

For the 15th consecutive year, SUNY Canton has received a prestigious ranking on the annual Military Friendly® school list.
Apr
13

SUNY Canton Honors Convocation Named for Retired Applied Psychology Faculty Member

SUNY Canton Provost Peggy De Cooke has announced that the 2026 Honors Convocation Celebration will be named in honor of Associate Professor Emerita Christina H. Lesyk, who retired in 2025 from the Applied Psychology program.
Apr
10

SUNY Canton Continues Concrete Experimentation, Innovation

A SUNY Canton Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology team has earned national recognition at the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Competition held March 29 in Chicago.
Apr
6

SUNY Canton Trades Programs Receive Record Applications for Fall 2026

Students expecting to enroll in career-driven programs should pay their deposits early to secure their spots.
Mar
25

SUNY Canton Announces Automotive Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program

SUNY Canton will be offering a no-cost automotive service technician pre-apprenticeship program this spring.
Mar
19

SUNY Canton Nursing Student Receives Statewide EOP Award

An elite-level work ethic has led a SUNY Canton student to receive statewide recognition.
Mar
4

Drone Soccer Takes Flight at SUNY Canton

Teams from Madrid-Waddington Central School swept the top two places during the Academy of Model Aeronautics District II drone soccer qualifier competition held Saturday in SUNY Canton’s Dana Hall gym.
Mar
4

SUNY Canton Announces Upcoming Police Exam Prep and Security Guard Training

SUNY Canton will be offering New York State police officer civil service preparation and pre-employment security guard training courses this spring.
Mar
4

SUNY Canton Faculty Shares Chinese New Year Traditions with Area Students

A SUNY Canton faculty member from the School of Business and Liberal Arts shared her culture with first and third graders at Potsdam’s Lawrence Avenue Elementary School.
Feb
27

High School Students Explore Health Careers at SUNY Canton

For the second year, area high school students visited SUNY Canton for a full week of health-related classes during the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) Medical Academy of Science and Health (MASH) camp.
Feb
20

Students Build Community and Video Games in a SUNY Canton Club

With growing student interest and emerging opportunities, the new Game Design Club is positioning itself as a creative engine on campus.
Feb
13

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.
Feb
5

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.
Feb
4

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.
Feb
3

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.
Feb
2

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.
Jan
30

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

U.S. News & World Report has just released the annual rankings, highlighting SUNY Canton’s popular online bachelor’s degrees.
Jan
23

Retired SUNY Plattsburgh Art Professor Displays Paintings at SUNY Canton

SUNY Plattsburgh Professor Emeritus Peter Russom is exhibiting 18 painted works at SUNY Canton.
Jan
21

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 SUNY Canton Associate Professor Alainya (Laini) Kavaloski.
Jan
21

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.
Jan
14

SUNY Canton Receives $77K Grant to Fund CDL Scholarships

SUNY Canton received a U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant to help individuals start high-demand careers in the trucking industry.

Jan
12

SUNY Canton Celebrates a Decade of Student Emergency Medical Services

SUNY Canton’s Student Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Squad has seen more than 150 members and responded to over 300 emergencies during its first decade of operation.
Jan
7

SUNY Canton Students Earn Academic Honors for the Fall 2025 Semester

More than 1,570 SUNY Canton students earned academic honors during the Fall 2025 semester.