On January 23, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul visited Dunkirk, NY, to award the city a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant. SUNY Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. and current Honors students were present for the announcement and had the opportunity to take a picture and speak with the Governor.
On September 9, 2022, sixteen Honors students had the opportunity to be Student Marshals at President Kolison’s Investiture. This group led the procession through King Concert Hall and had front row seats to watch as the 14th President of SUNY Fredonia was inaugurated. Following the ceremony, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres provided through FSA, the Honors students enjoyed opportunities to speak with President Kolison and other faculty members.
In January 2023, a dozen Fredonia students (six of whom were Honors) studied abroad in Honduras, taking part in a medical brigade. For nearly a week, they provided healthcare services to the local communities, working alongside physicians and other professionals to offer more consistent health protection. For many students, the experience was life-changing and inspired their commitment to help underserved global communities.
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On March 6, 2023, SUNY Chancellor John B. King visited Fredonia as part of his quest to visit every SUNY campus by the end of the Spring semester. Honors students were highly represented among the half-dozen students selected to lead the Chancellor on a tour of campus. Honors also was invited to engage in conversation with the Chancellor and his staff in the Blue Lounge.
2023 Lanford Prize Winner: Alyssa M. Bump
Honors student Alyssa M. Bump was selected to receive the 2023 Langford Presidential Prize from the Oscar and Esther Lanford Endowment of the Fredonia College Foundation. She is a Journalism and Public Relations double major with a minor in English and has maintained an overall GPA of 3.9 while being deeply involved as a student leader on campus. This award is given to one member of the graduating class who exemplifies Fredonia ideals and has exhibited numerous achievements. Bump will receive this prize on May 20 at Commencement.
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2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence: Madison Miller and Logan Wilson
Honors students Madison Miller (B.S. Biology and Environmental Sciences) and Logan Wilson (B.S. Biology) were selected as the campus recipients of the 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. This award acknowledges students for their outstanding achievements within academic leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts. It ranks as the highest honor the university can bestow upon a student.
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Goldwater Scholarship: Gabrielle Cruz
Gabrielle Cruz, a junior majoring in Molecular Genetics and member of the Honors Program, was one of just over 400 students nationwide to be selected to receive a $7,500 Goldwater Scholarship. Selected from a pool of over 5,000 juniors and sophomores, Cruz is believed to be the first SUNY Fredonia student to receive this award. The Goldwater Scholarship recognizes and awards students who are committed to pursuing a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.
“Living in History”: Sharing Successful Career Journeys
Honors alumna Rebekah Denz (BA, History; Museum Studies minor, 2019) returned to campus with best friend and fellow alumna Megan DeJoe to share their career pathways post-graduation. Denz is currently a Records Management Analyst in the White House Office of Records Management and is working towards her Masters of Library and Information Science at the University of Maryland.