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head shot of Fox Birdtail

Senior named as intern at Program Evaluation Center

Psychology Internships Vitae

Fox Birdtail has been appointed to the position of Program Evaluation Center Student Research Intern for the summer.

Julia T. Skiba, recipient of the 2026 Lanford Presidential Prize, with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
Julia T. Skiba, recipient of the 2026 Lanford Presidential Prize, with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.

Aspiring medical school student to receive Lanford Presidential Prize

Molecular Genetics Academic News College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Communication Community Outreach Internships Commencement 2026 Fredonia College Foundation

Acquiring experience in medical care was the right prescription for Julia T. Skiba to receive SUNY Fredonia’s highest academic honor.

a group of students and faculty in front of the Lombardi Trophy
a group of students and faculty in front of the Lombardi Trophy

Students on board for a ‘Super’ experience

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A dozen SUNY Fredonia students are headed for an experience of a lifetime as the Super Bowl approaches.

Elliot Sommers, with Compeer adviser and SUNY Fredonia alumna Hayley Kasprzycki.
Elliot Sommers, with Compeer adviser and SUNY Fredonia alumna Hayley Kasprzycki.

Social Work student thriving in school-based mental health internship

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Senior Elliot Sommers is mentoring high school students in an internship through the Buffalo, NY-based Compeer mental health program.

Dr. Wentao Cao and Mia Enders, alongside an XRD (x-ray diffraction) machine at the Pacific Northwest National Lab.
Dr. Wentao Cao and Mia Enders, alongside an XRD (x-ray diffraction) machine at the Pacific Northwest National Lab.

Geology student, associate professor, conduct research at national lab

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SUNY Fredonia senior Mia Enders worked alongside Associate Professor Wentao Cao this summer at the Pacific Northwest National Lab.

Gradimir Mesarich, a junior Molecular Genetics major, and Associate Professor Scott Ferguson discuss a procedure to determine if a segment of DNA is amplified.
Gradimir Mesarich, a junior Molecular Genetics major, and Associate Professor Scott Ferguson discuss a procedure to determine if a segment of DNA is amplified.

Students continue biology research this summer at SUNY Fredonia

Department of Biology Biology Research Internships Molecular Genetics

Summer research in biology is alive and well at SUNY Fredonia and includes eight undergraduate and graduate students.

Sydney Hawkins (left) and Isabelle Price, in the Joseph and Jane (Schuster) Falcone Greenhouse in the Science Center, a frequent destination of science students.
Sydney Hawkins (left) and Isabelle Price, in the Joseph and Jane (Schuster) Falcone Greenhouse in the Science Center, a frequent destination of science students.

Biology, Biochemistry students awarded prestigious research grants

Chemistry Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic News Internships

Two SUNY Fredonia students will dramatically expand their investigative experience this summer through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Jace Jacobs places a note, or insert, into programs for “Nina Simone: Four Women,” a recent production at Geva Theater, to indicate an understudy will appear in an upcoming performance of the drama.
Jace Jacobs places a note, or insert, into programs for “Nina Simone: Four Women,” a recent production at Geva Theater, to indicate an understudy will appear in an upcoming performance of the drama.

Internships connect recent Theatre Arts graduate to prized job opportunity

Department of Theatre and Dance Theatre Internships Career Development Office Arts Administration College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic News

In the internship world, Jace Jacobs hit a homerun – landing a job that successfully builds on internship experiences.

Emma Cockerel (left) and Shirley Smit
Emma Cockerel (left) and Shirley Smit

Honors Program learning contracts benefit Communication Disorders and Sciences students

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Communication Disorders and Sciences students are gaining valuable experiences through Honors Program learning contracts.

Students check with businesses, non-profits and other organizations that provide internships at the annual Job & Internship Expo held every spring in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room.
Students check with businesses, non-profits and other organizations that provide internships at the annual Job & Internship Expo held every spring in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room.

Stipends dedicated for unpaid internships poised to jump in 2024-2025

Career Development Office Career Development Internships

The number of Fredonia students receiving cash stipends for credit-bearing, unpaid internships is expected to double – climbing to over 250 – this year.