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Rock Solid Careers
From classroom to career, SUNY Potsdam geology grads hit the ground running. Ty Paddock ’25 and Jesse Bullock ’25 used the hands-on training and mentorship of Dr. Mike Rygel to pass the NY State Fundamentals of Geology exam—and landed jobs right out of school in the North Country.
From studying abroad in Cuba to completing two psychology internships, Gaby Ames ’25 has built her SUNY Potsdam experience around purpose, growth, and helping others.
Transfer student. Mentor. Researcher. Leader. See how Annabel Ubeda ’25 built her path in anthropology while making the most of every opportunity at SUNY Potsdam.
Choosing SUNY Potsdam was more than academics for these students—it was about finding a place to grow, belong, and prepare for their future. Through their own words and experiences, they share how the College has helped them find their voice, build meaningful connections, and gain the confidence to take the next step.
Bound by family and music, brothers Lance ’06 and Austin Day ’09 found their shared rhythm at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music—where lessons in artistry, mentorship, and community shaped both their lives and careers.
What does it take to paddle 90 miles through the heart of the Adirondacks? For SUNY Potsdam students, it’s more than a race—it’s an immersive learning experience in leadership, endurance, and community. Joined by alumni and staff, this year’s crew took on the Adirondack Canoe Classic with grit, teamwork, and support from a dedicated student-led Pit Crew.
SUNY Potsdam students are on the front lines of mosquito surveillance, tracking viruses like EEE and West Nile to help keep the North Country safe. Supported by the Presidential Internship Program, their research is making a real impact—one trap at a time.
Margo Neth ’26, a flutist and Music Business major at Crane, spent her summer interning at Brick and Mortar Music—helping local schools get instruments into students’ hands and gaining hands-on industry experience along the way.
Jessie Vallejo ’07, a SUNY Potsdam alumna, has taken her passion for mariachi music from the Crane School of Music to global stages, performing at venues like Dodger Stadium and the Latin Grammy Awards. After earning her Ph.D. in ethnomusicology, she now teaches at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, while also returning to Potsdam to support the college’s mariachi program, Los Osos del Norte.
Dr. Page Quinton is bringing paleontology to life in the brand-new Environmental Science Lab, where students are getting hands-on experience learning how fossils are formed, studying mass extinction events, and examining evolutionary patterns based on the fossil record.
