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‘Best Job I’ve Ever Had’
Kate Favaro ’13 is turning her personal experiences with grief into a career dedicated to supporting others who are dealing with loss. Discover how her journey from a sociology student at SUNY Potsdam to a Grief Services Coordinator is helping normalize the grieving process and make a real difference in her community.
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The Business Pitch
From pitching innovative business ideas in class to preparing for an MBA, Lyvia Chambers ’25 is making her mark as an aspiring entrepreneur. Learn how SUNY Potsdam's hands-on business courses and inspiring mentors are shaping her future.
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Following Her Music
Emma Matusovich ’22 found that the prestige, practical opportunities and hands-on learning at The Crane School of Music were invaluable to her landing a promising role with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras.
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Boning up on Forensic Anthropology
Anthropology meets law enforcement in a unique hands-on training session at SUNY Potsdam, where students dive into the world of forensic anthropology to solve mock crime scenes. Led by Katelin Babbitt '26, this immersive experience with the Law Enforcement Training Institute highlights the power of applied learning in criminal justice education.
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The River, However
From childhood fishing trips to running his own charter business, Joe Sicherman '17—who received his degree in environmental studies from SUNY Potsdam—has found his calling on the waters of Central New York. Now an in-demand fishing guide, he connects others to the natural world, teaching guests the art of angling while navigating the beautiful yet challenging conditions of rivers like the Salmon.
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Musical Connections
From classrooms and performance halls at Crane to the stage of the Lake George Music Festival, Alexander Lombard '07 & '09 is connecting the next generation of musicians with real-world opportunities. After more than a decade of festival success, he's giving back to his roots, offering music business students an exclusive internship to experience the magic behind the scenes.
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Finding Success After Graduation
After receiving their degrees in geology, our graduates have been making waves across the globe, from managing mineral resources in national forests to conducting groundbreaking research on lunar geology. Whether guiding others in the field or leading innovative projects, these alumni are building careers that bridge science, environmental stewardship, and education—highlighting that a SUNY Potsdam education provides the foundation for meaningful work in the world.
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Future in Focus
Ever since he was in middle school, Lucas Scalcione '25 knew that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, specifically ophthalmology. Now he has completed the rigorous MCAT exam, is wrapping up his degree in biology at SUNY Potsdam, and will be entering medical school next fall.
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From Hobby to Hollywood
When Brett Bull ’17 arrived at SUNY Potsdam as a psychology major, he never expected that his side music projects would lead to a career in the music industry. After working in the studio with a music producer during his final years at SUNY Potsdam, his music has continued to gain traction. After joining the Crucial Music Corporation—which focuses on placing music from independent artists in blockbuster films and television shows—his song “Hit the Strip” has been chosen for the Hollywood film, “Anora!”.
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Leader of the Pack
As Dr. Karen Davis stands at the front of the classroom discussing her lifelong dedication to the examination of animal behavior, she draws on one anecdote after another as a researcher, zookeeper, and Wolf Curator. With a master’s degree in neuroscience and a Ph.D. in experimental psychology, her students benefit from her extensive education, research, and life experience.
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‘Potsdam Shaped Who I Am’
Just four years after completing his degree at SUNY Potsdam in exercise science, Luke Vitale ’20 has already received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Duke University, completed three clinical rotations around the country, and has now been hired as a travel physical therapist for a sports / orthopedic clinic on the outskirts of Washington, D.C.
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