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Maggie McEntee

Maggie McEntee

  • Visual Arts (B.A.)

Fredonia’s breadth of electives allowed me to prepare for a future fueled by a creative passion in visual arts while also focusing on a discipline in business and marketing. This was integral in leading me to a career built around brand strategy, digital…

MAds Goc

Mads Goc

  • English Adolescence Education B.A.

Fredonia’s English Education program helped me unleash the teacher I had been and introduce me to the teacher I wanted to be. It is more than a college program; it is a network, a wealth of knowledge, and a community of scholars and teachers alike. There…

Elizabeth Bryson

Elizabeth Bryson

  • Art History

I am immensely grateful for my time in the art history program at Fredonia. My professors were genuinely interested in helping me find the career path that best combined my interests and skill sets, and supported my pursuit of internships and experiences…

Sarah Chamberlain

Sarah Chamberlain

  • Physics

Fredonia and my professors gave me the tools and inspiration to become a leader, a scientist, a mentor, and the aspiration to make an impact in the world.

Tara Howard

Tara Howard

  • Mathematics

My peers and I collaborated to form solutions to math problems; this reinforced my interest in mathematics and allowed me to appreciate the challenges associated with the subject. The Fish Bowl was more than our work area; it was our home away from home.

Matthew King

Matthew King

  • Biology

The faculty, staff and fellow students of Fredonia made me feel welcome as a non-traditional student and fostered an environment where I could succeed. The Interdisciplinary Study in GIS minor I completed at Fredonia was a key knowledge set which made me…

Andre Jacquez

Andre Jacquez

  • Sport Management

Fredonia provided me with courses that helped me in real world situations. I was put in those situations in classes and they made me think outside the box.

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Ashley Szalkowski

  • Biology

The small class sizes and individual attention from professors helped me thrive as a student at Fredonia. I realize their lessons helped prepare me for life after I left Fredonia.

Betsy S. Thayer

Betsy S. Thayer

  • Public Accountancy

My professors did an excellent job fostering the learning process with the use of real life examples and providing assignments that allowed skills to be practiced. They were always willing to assist with questions, whether during office hours or scheduled…

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Dorena Johnson

  • Social Studies: Adolescence Education

I was much more prepared for the classroom experience than many of my other friends in similar majors at different schools. I was fortunate to form close relationships with other history majors that I am still in close contact with today....

Erica Wrobel

Erica Wrobel

  • Communication

At Fredonia, I learned how to dive into difficult challenges head on, despite what fears I may have. Fredonia helped build my confidence in my craft.

GiAnna Ligammari

GiAnna Ligammari

  • Visual Arts (B.A.)

I'm grateful I was able to live in a welcoming, collaborative art community in my formative years. Learning alongside such talented peers from all different majors taught me the value of teamwork, which has really strengthened my unique artistic voice.

Jack Markwardt

Jack Markwardt

  • Sport Management

From the classes I took, to the outstanding support from faculty, staff and athletic department, Fredonia gave me the education and hands-on experience I needed to achieve my goal. I'm extremely grateful to Fredonia for launching me into an awesome career…

Jordan Miller

Jordan Miller

  • Film Studies (Minor)

I am thankful for my time at Fredonia and for the many teachers I met along the way. It was their passion for art that inspired me to pursue my dreams. Dreams that I continue to pursue while always challenging myself to my fullest potential.

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Kate Parker Furman

  • Music Composition

The Fredonia campus welcomes and accepts everyone for who they are. One of my favorite aspects of this school is Rosch Recital Hall, a beautiful performance space in which every student in the music program is given a chance to perform.