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Departmental honors presented

Psychology Department of Psychology College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic News

The Honors and Awards Banquet and Psi Chi International Honor Society ceremony for the Department of Psychology was held recently.

Senior Jana Alexandrine "Lexe" Ausa (left) with Dr. Elizabeth Mahar
Senior Jana Alexandrine "Lexe" Ausa (left) with Dr. Elizabeth Mahar

Student recognized at conference

Vitae Psychology Music Therapy

Senior Jana Alexandrine "Lexe" Ausa won the “Best Oral Presentation” award for the second year in a row.

McConney Award recipient Moraya Sorimar Bautista with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
McConney Award recipient Moraya Sorimar Bautista with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.

Bautista recipient of McConney Award for Student Excellence

Educational Opportunity Program Academic News Department of Psychology Psychology

The award recognizes Educational Opportunity Program students for academic excellence and perseverance.

Honors Program Student of the Month Makayla Mohrman, with Dr. Michael Clarkson-Hendrix.
Honors Program Student of the Month Makayla Mohrman, with Dr. Michael Clarkson-Hendrix.

Social Work student recognized for service commitment

Honors Program Academic News Social work Social Work and Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology Residence Life Office of Residence Life

Makayla Mohrman, a senior from Webster, NY, majoring in Social Work, is the Honors Student of the Month for October.

Lexe Ausa (right) with Dr. Elizabeth Mahar
Lexe Ausa (right) with Dr. Elizabeth Mahar

Honors student Ausa receives award

Honors Program Academic News Music Therapy Psychology Department of Psychology Students College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Lexe Ausa, originally from Pomona, NY, has been selected as the September 2025 Honors Student of the Month.

Dr. Jan McVicker, Pedro Martinez and Kim Mead-Colegrove
Dr. Jan McVicker, Pedro Martinez and Kim Mead-Colegrove

Honors Student of the Month selected

Honors Program Ethnic and Gender Studies Psychology Residence Life

Pedro Jesús Martínez, a May 2025 graduate, was named Honors Program Student of the Month.

head shots of Dr. Kim Harrington and Gretchen Geitter
head shots of Dr. Kim Harrington and Gretchen Geitter

2025 Commencement speakers announced

Commencement 2025 Alumni Communication Psychology

Two stellar alumni will offer their wisdom to graduates as the keynote speakers at SUNY Fredonia’s Commencement on May 17.

Lanford Presidential Prize recipient Mia Piede, with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
Lanford Presidential Prize recipient Mia Piede, with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.

Pre-med senior Mia Piede to receive prestigious Lanford Presidential Prize

Biology Department of Biology Psychology Department of Psychology Chemistry Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Stellar Students Academic News Academics Commencement Commencement 2025

An enduring “intent on giving back to the community” has guided Mia Piede, recipient of the 2025 Lanford Presidential Prize.

Dr. Lee Golembiewski
Dr. Lee Golembiewski

Presentation to examine safe spaces, gender-affirming care

Psychology Department of Psychology Vitae Academic News

Assistant Professor Lee Golembiewski will explore creating safe spaces and implementing gender-affirming care in a presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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pumpkin display

Psychology Club holds pumpkin carving contest

Psychology Student Clubs

With Halloween approaching, the Psychology Club hosted a pumpkin carving night.