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illustration of people sitting in a circle

Proposals sought for inaugural Mental Health Conference

Counseling Center Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community

The SUNY Fredonia Counseling Center will host its inaugural Mental Health Conference on Monday, Nov. 2.

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union CEO John Felton, Southern Chautauqua FCU Chief Financial Officer Matthew Hoaglund, ’21, and SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen H. Kolison Jr. holding check
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union CEO John Felton, Southern Chautauqua FCU Chief Financial Officer Matthew Hoaglund, ’21, and SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen H. Kolison Jr. holding check

Southern Chautauqua FCU gift will help create Bicentennial mural at SUNY Fredonia

Bicentennial Community Accounting Fredonia College Foundation Alumni

Local partnership will help create a lasting visual centerpiece for Fredonia’s Bicentennial celebration

two students working in a lab
two students working in a lab

Biology students co-author new research on praying mantids

Department of Biology Biology College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni

Undergraduates collaborate with faculty on published studies exploring the genetics and ecology of mantid reproduction.

photo of returning alumni with faculty member
photo of returning alumni with faculty member

Alumni return to campus to share insights on AI integration

Computer and Information Sciences Department of Computer and Information Sciences Alumni Career Development Office

Students were treated to an inspiring talk as alumni returned to campus for a talk on AI integration technologies.

dancers in costume standing in a group
dancers in costume standing in a group

Dance faculty, students featured at national association conference

Dance Department of Theatre and Dance Merrins Dance Theatre

SUNY Fredonia’s Dance program was in the spotlight at the recent American College Dance Association’s Northeast Conference.

two people singing on stage
two people singing on stage

Show tunes from Broadway’s best writers featured in pops concert

Commencement 2026 Department of Theatre and Dance Musical Theatre Arts

Show tunes from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin and others will be featured in a Fredonia concert tradition.

tragedy and comedy masks
tragedy and comedy masks

Student theater group offers classic sci-fi horror musical

Performing Arts Collaborative Department of Theatre and Dance Theatre Arts Musical Theatre

A musical mashup of the science fiction, comedy and horror genres hits the stage at Fredonia on Thursday.

Dr. Wentao Cao
Dr. Wentao Cao

Faculty member edits special issue on Asian tectonics

Vitae Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences Geology College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Wentao Cao is a guest editor of a newly published special issue of the Journal of Asian Earth Sciences: X.

head shot of Nicholas Smith
head shot of Nicholas Smith

Faculty member producer on Zane movie

Vitae Communication Film & Video Arts Department of Communication

Adjunct Professor Nick Smith is a producer of “INT. HALLWAY/NIGHT,” a movie directed by and starring Billy Zane.

SUNY Fredonia students lead children through exploration of the stream table at the Gem and Mineral Show.
SUNY Fredonia students lead children through exploration of the stream table at the Gem and Mineral Show.

Students share the fun of geology at community event

Geology Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fredonia College Foundation Academic News

Faculty, students, and alumni of the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences helped bring hands-on geoscience education to the public.