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Janeil Rey to return to College of Education as interim dean
Dr. Janeil C. Rey, whose tenure at SUNY Fredonia began more than 30 years ago in the Educational Development Program (EDP), has been appointed interim dean of the university’s College of Education, effective Aug. 16.
Fredonia launches new B.A. degree in International Studies
International Studies, a Bachelor of Arts program that delivers broad-based knowledge of global issues from political and cultural perspectives, will be offered beginning this fall at SUNY Fredonia.
Faculty, staff receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven faculty and staff members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Music, Information Technology Services, Counseling Services and Human Resources have received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, an honor that recognizes superior professional achievement.
Yochym biology scholarship benefits future veterinarians
The dream that the father of Barbara and Cynthia Yochym to become a veterinarian lives on through SUNY Fredonia alumni such as Megan MacIntyre, a 2019 graduate and recipient of two Michael Yochym Biology Scholarships attending The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Vanwesenbeeck to give 2020 Kasling Lecture, Dunham to receive Hagan
“African American Writing as World Literature,” the 2020 Robert W. Kasling Memorial Lecture, will be given by Department of English Professor Birger Vanwesenbeeck, on Sept. 14. The recipient of the 2020 William T. and Charlotte N. Hagan Young Scholar/Artist Award, Department of Physics Assistant Professor Michael Dunham, will also be recognized.
Summer science research sizzles at Fredonia
SUNY Fredonia student scientists were hard at work during the summer on projects with faculty.
Biology student wins Gilman Scholarship to study in Australia
Courtney Campese, a junior Biology major with minors in Chemistry and Public Health from Lancaster, N.Y., has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship to support her Spring 2022 study abroad experience at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
President Biden announces SUNY Fredonia alumna Trini Ross as nominee to serve as U.S. Attorney
President Joseph Biden has announced eight nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, including State University of New York at Fredonia alumna Trini E. Ross as the U.S. Attorney nominee for the Western District of New York.
Fredonia representatives tour, explore collaboration with Athenex
A team of SUNY Fredonia administrators and faculty representing science and business departments recently toured the new Athenex biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Dunkirk to learn about potential opportunities it may offer to students and professors.
Appointment of Dr. Vicki T. Sapp as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer announced by President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
I am excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Vicki T. Sapp as SUNY Fredonia’s new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective July 15, 2021. Dr. Sapp will be a member of the President’s Cabinet.