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Katelyn Killoran

Katelyn Killoran

  • Visual Arts (B.A.)

The design program at Fredonia gave me the opportunity to create a strong portfolio that stood out.

Kayla Newland

Kayla Newland

  • Business Management

Fredonia has professors who are invested in my success and help me showcase my skills and apply those skills to subjects I am passionate about. Also, I had an internship opportunity that gave me two years of valued experience in public relations.

Keah Brown

Keah Brown

  • Journalism

The professors at Fredonia really get to know you. My writing classes helped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. They were instrumental in helping me become the writer I am today.

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Kim Laungpakdy

  • English B.A.

My teachers, Dr. Steinberg, Dr. McRae and Dr. Jarvis, challenged me to think critically and to clearly communicate my ideas concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Laura Hirst

Laura Hirst

  • History

Fredonia's History program prepared me with the research and problem-solving skills that are critical for success no matter what field you enter.

Leah Yerpe

Leah Yerpe

  • Visual Arts (B.A.)

I’m particularly grateful to my teachers at Fredonia for recognizing my potential and pushing me to never be satisfied with anything less than the best of myself. They inspire me to this day.

Lindsey A. Wittmeyer

Lindsey A. Wittmeyer, MT (ASCP)

  • Biology

One of the best parts of my education is the way the Fredonia Biology faculty went out of their way to make sure I had the optimal educational experience needed to become a successful scientist.

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Matthew M. Koerner

  • Music (B.A.)

I immediately felt a collaborative environment between the professors and students at Fredonia, and I was particularly drawn to the opportunity to develop as both a classical and jazz musician. Many institutions do not cultivate such a creative…

Megan Lewandowski

Megan Lewandowski

  • Visual Arts (B.A.)

The VANM department gave me the skills I needed for the career I love. Thanks to Fredonia, I’m now a Scenic Artist at MAD Creative Fabrication and living in Florida!

Campus scene featuring the large FRED letters

Sam Tetens

  • Business Management

Fredonia offered the business frameworks, tools and technical skills needed to succeed in a corporate environment. Some of the skills I regularly use in my role include project management tools, data/statistical analyses and process improvement…

Kayla Newland

Samantha Valvo

  • Childhood Inclusive Education / Special Education

Fredonia has prepared me to be a teacher that is passionate about meeting the specific needs of all of my students. Not only have they prepared me to be an inclusive educator, but I am also on the path to being a Literacy Specialist.

Scott Aldinger

Scott Aldinger

  • Criminal Justice

Fredonia allowed me to regularly interact with individuals of all different cultures and backgrounds, which has proved to be very useful in my new career. I have no doubt that attending Fredonia helped to set up my future for success.

Shannon Coleen Farrell

Shannon Coleen Farrell

  • Spanish: Adolescence Education

The School of Education really prepared me for my own classroom. The field experiences provided by Fredonia, beginning my first semester as a freshman, made me realize teaching is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

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Theo Collins

  • Political Science

Class of 2012

Trish Halpin

Trish Halpin

  • Visual Arts (B.A.)

Without the range of photo training Fredonia offered I wouldn't have been prepared for a career photo editing in print and digital publishing or for a spot at an international TV network handling all photo needs.