POTSDAM, NY - The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 809 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2023 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.

To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

The students included:

• Ryan Costin of Norwich, NY, whose major is History

• Darbi Dean of Sherburne, NY, whose major is Environmental Studies

• Allie Kellogg of Sherburne, NY, whose major is Mathematics

• Haley Shattuck of Sherburne, NY, whose major is Graphic Design and New Media

• Justine Strauss of Poolville, NY, whose major is Speech Communication

• Katelyn Vanderwal of Earlville, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.