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Paul Smith’s College Celebrates Class of 2026

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Beneath the open skies of the Adirondacks, Paul Smith's College marked a milestone for its newest class of graduates as over 160 students participated in the College's 79th Annual Commencement.

  • Still Standing. Still Growing.

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

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    Paul Smith’s College today announced an expanded momentum and impact of its Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI), celebrating its nearly 30 years of continuous lake monitoring and data collection, new grant awards, designation as one of the first in New York State to deliver Lake Wise, and a successful boat stewardship program to prevent the spread of invasive species. 

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    Chef Robert Dumas Featured on ADK Talks Podcast

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    Chef Robert Dumas, Director of the Institute of Adventure Hospitality and Food, recently joined the ADK Talks podcast to discuss how the college is preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality through hands-on learning in the Adirondacks.

  • A man smiling in a line of people

    Paul Smith’s College Celebrates Class of 2026

    Categories
    • Campus & Community
    • Press Release
    Published: 

    Beneath the open skies of the Adirondacks, Paul Smith's College marked a milestone for its newest class of graduates as over 160 students participated in the College's 79th Annual Commencement.

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    Nordic Head Coach Matt Dougherty Featured on Adventure Sports Podcast

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    Matt Dougherty was featured in a recent episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, sharing how he is shaping a Nordic program built on camaraderie, accountability, and shared effort in the heart of the Adirondacks.

  • Paul Smith’s College Educator Goes National on Tick Season Preparedness

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    Paul Smith’s College is helping shape national awareness of a potentially severe tick season, with Paul Smith's College VIC environmental educator Natalee Wrege featured on FOX 5 Atlanta and Chicago Live.

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    Delaney Curley ’26 Receives Prestigious Regional Wildlife Award

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    Paul Smith's College is proud to announce that Delaney Curley '26 has been named the recipient of the P.F. English Memorial Award, presented annually by the Northeast Section of The Wildlife Society (NE TWS).

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    David Kanietakeron Fadden Named 2026 Commencement Speaker

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    Paul Smith’s College is proud to announce that David Kanietakeron Fadden, a respected Akwesasne Mohawk artist, storyteller, and Director of the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center, will deliver the College’s 2026 commencement address.

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    Boaters: You Can Help Stop Aquatic Invasive Species This Summer

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    As boating season approaches, recreational boaters are being urged to take simple steps that protect Adirondack waters from the growing threat of aquatic invasive species.

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    John Dillon Park to Pause Operations for Summer 2026

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    Paul Smith’s College announced today that John Dillon Park will not open for the summer 2026 season while the College addresses required improvements to the park’s potable water system.