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.
(see more)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.
Paul Smith's College wins 2016 golf championship
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Paul Smith's College students named to USCAA All-Academic Team
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Students join fight against invasive species this summer with Paul Smith's College program
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Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College
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Area students graduate from Paul Smith's College
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Paul Smith's College wins bowling championship title
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High school students earn scholarships at Paul Smith's College competition
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Area student to present his research at regional conference
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Area student wins national snowshoe championship
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Area student wins national snowshoe championship
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Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College
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Area students graduate from Paul Smith's College
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Area Student Receives Science Scholarship at Paul Smith's College
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Area Students Receive Science Scholarships at Paul Smith's College
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Paul Smith's College students named to USCAA All-Academic Team
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Paul Smith's College students spend semester living in Mongolian yurts
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Area Students Receive Science Scholarships at Paul Smith's College
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Lady Bobcat named YSCC Volleyball Player of the Week
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Paul Smith's College wins 2015 golf championship
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Rochester native named Runner of the Week
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Students Join Fight Against Invasive Species This Summer With Paul Smith's College Program
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Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College
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Rebecca Raffan named Outstanding Student Employee
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Area students graduate from Paul Smith's College
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Waterford resident to represent Paul Smith's College in national culinary competition
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Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College
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Area students graduate from Paul Smith's College
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Local student sails on educational adventure of a lifetime
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Area students take home 2014 volleyball conference title
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Area students take home the 2014 cross-country conference title
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