Fredonia University

Dr. Rick Joyce was a sprinter on the mens' track and field team from 1978 through 1981. He set school records in the 200 meters, and was part of two school record-setting relays, yet his specialty was the 400 meters. He won SUNYAC and NYSCTC championships in the 400 and set indoor and outdoor school records at the distance. The indoor mark stood for 11 years.

A graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School, Joyce holds a doctorate in chemistry from Penn State after graduating from Fredonia State in 1981.