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Collaborating on their Paychex project are (from left) Alexander G. Scalcione, Liam J. Walsh, Timothy Doan and Zachary J. Stofko.
Collaborating on their Paychex project are (from left) Alexander G. Scalcione, Liam J. Walsh, Timothy Doan and Zachary J. Stofko.

Computer Science students present their industry project

Computer and Information Sciences Department of Computer and Information Sciences Academic News Students

Four seniors majoring in Computer Science have completed their term project sponsored by Paychex.

Dr. Nick Weiser (center) and 15 students who comprise the Fredonia Jazz Flextet, which won a top DownBeat Magazine’s Student Music Award gather for a group photo following the award announcement made in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall.
Dr. Nick Weiser (center) and 15 students who comprise the Fredonia Jazz Flextet, which won a top DownBeat Magazine’s Student Music Award gather for a group photo following the award announcement made in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall.

Jazz Flextet repeats as top DownBeat ensemble, recent graduate wins magazine’s Soloist award

School of Music Music Jazz Studies Academic News Students

What does an ensemble do for an encore in DownBeat competition? Retain their top ranking and score an individual award.

Special Olympics event held in Steele Hall.
Special Olympics event held in Steele Hall.

New student club conducts winning Special Olympics competition

Students Community Outreach

The inaugural Special Olympics Competition at SUNY Fredonia was an overwhelming success, engaging special needs students from local schools.

Sawyer Oppenneer, with his award-winning research poster.
Sawyer Oppenneer, with his award-winning research poster.

Junior creates award-winning Sigma XI poster, gains two nuclear science internships

Chemistry Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Students Academic News

For Sawyer Oppenneer, good things come in threes: first place in Sigma XI poster competition and two nuclear science internships.

Representing SUNY Fredonia at the SUNY Student Assembly spring conference were (from left): Morgan Martin, Jordan Stephens, Isabelle Price, Dakota Richter, Hayley Mercer, Melisa Bonilla and Cassidy Pierce.
Representing SUNY Fredonia at the SUNY Student Assembly spring conference were (from left): Morgan Martin, Jordan Stephens, Isabelle Price, Dakota Richter, Hayley Mercer, Melisa Bonilla and Cassidy Pierce.

Student Association members attend SUNY conference, Richter elected assembly secretary

Students Student Association Academic News

Seven SUNY Fredonia students joined more than 350 students throughout SUNY at the SUNY Student Assembly spring conference.

Amy Piper, a SUNY Fredonia alumnus and principal of Wheelock Early Childhood Center, discusses opportunities in the Fredonia Central School District with Macy Short, Holly Rohrbach and Alissa Dixon.
Amy Piper, a SUNY Fredonia alumnus and principal of Wheelock Early Childhood Center, discusses opportunities in the Fredonia Central School District with Macy Short, Holly Rohrbach and Alissa Dixon.

Alumni return as recruiters, give high marks to students at Job & Internship Expo

Career Development Office Career Development Academic News Students

"Prepared,” “confidence” and “inquisitive” are among traits alumni found in abundance among students at the Job & Internship Expo.

Recipients of scholarships awarded at a prior School of Business ceremony gather for a group photo.
Recipients of scholarships awarded at a prior School of Business ceremony gather for a group photo.

Business students to be honored at scholarship awards event

School of Business Business Administration Academic News Students

The School of Business will host its annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 24.

Paige Johnson (right) receives her Social Work Student of the Year award from Cheryl Eberl, of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Western Division.
Paige Johnson (right) receives her Social Work Student of the Year award from Cheryl Eberl, of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Western Division.

Social workers association recognizes student

Sociocultural and Justice Sciences Department of Sociocultural and Justice Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students Academic News

Paige Johnson has received the top student award from the National Association of Social Workers-New York State Western Division.

Dr. Michael Jabot
Dr. Michael Jabot

Talk to examine what a ‘world of science’ without input would look like

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Students Academic News

“The World of Science Without Our Input” will be presented in a non-partisan, civic engagement talk on Wednesday, April 16.

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OSCAR 2025 logo

Innovation expert to deliver keynote at OSCAR Expo

OSCAR Academic News Students

Dr. Roger Firestien, an innovation specialist, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 OSCAR Expo.