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Located just 15 miles west of Lake Placid and 40 miles south of Quebec, Paul Smith’s College is dedicated to hands-on learning, combining theory and practice. Students learn the leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit that have been the hallmark of our graduates. We are the College of the Adirondacks, but we equip our students with the skills to succeed wherever they may be in the world.

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Located just 15 miles west of Lake Placid and 40 miles south of Quebec, Paul Smith’s College is dedicated to hands-on learning, combining theory and practice. Students learn the leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit that have been the hallmark of our graduates. We are the College of the Adirondacks, but we equip our students with the skills to succeed wherever they may be in the world.

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Students join fight against invasive species this summer with Paul Smith's College program

The following students are serving as watershed stewards this summer with the Adirondack Watershed Institute, a Paul Smith's College-led initiative to keep lakes, ponds and other waterways free of invasive species:
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Jun 15

Paul Smith's College student honored with local award

Tyler Dezago is the proud recipient of the first ever Rick Morse Award, named for a longtime environmental advocate who died last year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Jun 9

Paul Smith's College students spend semester living in Mongolian yurts

The Osgood Pond semester allows students to re-examine society's materialistic tendencies and foster a deeper awareness of their lifestyle and consumption choices, while learning through communal living, team building and outdoor recreation.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 10

Students Join Fight Against Invasive Species This Summer With Paul Smith's College Program

The following students are serving as watershed stewards this summer with the Adirondack Watershed Institute, a Paul Smith's College-led initiative to keep lakes, ponds and other waterways free of invasive species:
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 13

Rebecca Raffan named Outstanding Student Employee

Paul Smith's College senior Rebecca Raffan was named Outstanding Student Employee by the Northern New York Library Network for the spring 2015 semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 20

Students Join Fight Against Invasive Species This Summer With Paul Smith's College Program

The following students will serve as watershed stewards this summer with the Adirondack Watershed Institute, a Paul Smith's College-led initiative to keep lakes, ponds and other waterways free of invasive species:
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jun 18

Area Students Join Fight Against Invasive Species With Watershed Stewardship Program

The following area students will serve as watershed stewards this summer for the Watershed Stewardship Program, a Paul Smith's College-led initiative to keep lakes, ponds and other waterways free of invasive species:
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Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jun 6

Area Students Join Fight Against Invasive Species With Watershed Stewardship Program

The following area students will serve as watershed stewards this summer for the Watershed Stewardship Program, a Paul Smith's College-led initiative to keep lakes, ponds and other waterways free of invasive species:
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Achievement (Other) - 2012 Jun 1

Paul Smith's College students travel to Albany to advocate for support of student financial aid programs

Three Paul Smith's College students traveled to the state capitol in Albany on Feb. 11 to advocate for support of student financial aid programs, joining hundreds of college and high school students, faculty and staff from more than 45 institutions across New York State.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Feb 20
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