Your view when your campus is a 14,000 acre classroom surrounded by a 6 million acre park 🌱 #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
From a Navy submarine to the White House kitchen, Chef Robert Dumas has taken a unique path through the culinary world. Now, he’s helping students at Paul Smith’s College find their own.
On the latest episode of ADK Talks podcast by @adktaste , Chef Dumas talks about what makes our culinary experience different: small classes, close mentorship, and learning in kitchens where students are given the chance to step up, experiment, and grow through hands-on experiences.
Learn more by listening to the podcast at the link in our bio. #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
We're still soaking in commencement weekend 🎓
The Class of 2026 made this weekend one to remember. The caps may be packed away, but the memories of Paul Smith's College—and the people who made it home—stick with you.
Congratulations again, Bobcats! #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
Today, our graduates crossed the stage and joined generations of Paul Smith’s College alumni carrying Adirondack grit, hands-on experience, and unforgettable memories into what comes next. We’re proud of you, Bobcats.
Read more about commencement at the link in our bio.
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Once a year, we bring out the original horse guide carriage used by the College's namesake—Apollo Smith—to give graduates rides around the Great Lawn. It's a moment where we connect past, present, and future as our graduates prepare to take the next step at Commencement.
We can't wait to celebrate tomorrow!
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We’ve been keeping a little secret…
We are thrilled to introduce 16 new interpretive signs to be installed around Heron Marsh and Barnum Brook Trails this summer! These will be the first refresh of our interpretive signage since the original signage from 1989. More to come, but a sneak peak of our beautiful new totem-style signs!
Six have already been installed on Barnum Brook 🤫 👀 go check them out!
For our Nordic team, culture comes first and the results follow.
Matt Dougherty, head coach of our Nordic Ski team, joined the Adventure Sports Podcast to talk about how he’s built a title-winning team here in the Adirondacks. He’s shaping a culture where athletes show up for each other, put in the work, and grow stronger together—on skis and off.
Hear how Matt approaches coaching, how camaraderie drives performance, and why this is a place unlike anywhere else to chase Nordic at the highest level—all at the link in our bio.
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This is what it looks like when it all comes together đź“š
Last Friday, our seniors shared their capstone projects with the campus community. We call it Scholars' Day, and it's where years of fieldwork, research, and hands-on learning turns into something you can see, hear, and question.
To our seniors: you’ve built something real. Now just one more push— let's finish finals week strong, Smitties! #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
Just one week left 🎓
Next Saturday, we will come together to celebrate everything you have accomplished and everything still ahead. Class of 2026, your moment is almost here. We'll see you at the finish line!
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Decision Day is here, and we could not be more excited 🏫
To our admitted students, this is your moment to choose a college that matches how you want to live and learn. At Paul Smith’s College, that experience is rooted in hands-on learning, a close-knit community, and the unmatched setting of the Adirondacks.
If you are ready to take that next step with us, we are ready to welcome you home, Smitty.
Share your decision and celebrate with us. Post that you are #AdirondackBound and tag @paulsmiths to be featured on our social media channels. #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
National College Decision Day is almost here 🪓
To our admitted students: let's make it official. Say YES to Paul Smith’s College and step into a community built on doing, learning, and living in the Adirondacks.
When you do, tag us in your celebration posts. We can't wait to welcome you to the Smitty community! #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
Yesterday, campus got a little extra care 🌲
Faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves for our semesterly Spruce Up Day, where the campus community pitches in to paint, plant, fix, and fine-tune the spaces our students call home. It’s hands-on, just like everything we do here, and the result is cleaner pathways, brighter spaces, and a campus that’s ready for what’s next.
Thanks to everyone who pitched in to make campus an even better place to live and learn. #PaulSmithsCollege #SmittyGrit #CallousedHandsSharpMinds #CollegeOfTheAdirondacks
