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During Reunion 2026, the College dedicated a permanent landmark honoring the iconic tree and celebrated the release of The Story of the Leaning Pine, a new book documenting the remarkable life of one of the region’s most recognizable landmarks and its deep connection to the College community.

The Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) has selected Guy Middleton, Executive Director of the Upper Saranac Foundation, and the Mirror Lake Watershed Association as the recipients of its inaugural Adirondack Watershed Impact Awards, recognizing exceptional leadership in protecting Adirondack waters.

Paul Smith's College today announced the arrival of Rick Rowe as the new Troops to Timber Coordinator, where he will lead the College's workforce initiative connecting veterans to careers in forestry throughout the northeastern United States.

Paul Smith's College Professor Curt Stager was recently featured in The New York Times, where he provided scientific insight into the natural processes behind algae growth and freshwater ecosystems.

Paul Smith's College Athletics delivered one of its strongest seasons in recent memory, highlighted by standout performances, national recognition, and historic program milestones.

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Michael Cashman visited Paul Smith's College on Tuesday to tour the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) and announce $1 million in state funding to expand the institute's water quality testing capacity.

The Adirondack Park is one of New York State’s most extraordinary assets. Larger than Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, and the Grand Canyon National Parks combined, it encompasses six million acres of public and private land. It is a park for all New Yorkers to enjoy and a magnet for out-of-state and international visitors, drawing ten to twelve million tourists annually.

Chances are, if you’ve been near an Adirondack lake recently, you’ve seen people in sky-blue vests set up near the water’s edge. They are Adirondack Watershed Institute stewards, and their mission is to prevent invasive species from entering waterways.

Meet Chef Robert Dumas, the nationally recognized culinary leader behind our Institute of Adventure Hospitality and Food.

A 30% increase in new enrollment proves hands-on education matters more than ever.