Department News
Chancellor King joins Alfred State in ribbon cutting for The Collegiate
Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
“Since 1924, The Collegiate has been a beloved attraction in Alfred. The Ninos family has welcomed generations of visitors to this restaurant with warmth, flavor, and community spirit and we are grateful to them for providing the opportunity to continue this tradition.”
Steven Mauro
Collegiate Restaurant’s next chapter as a learning lab
Thu, Jun 5th, 2025
“Alfred State is excited with the progress we have made in assuming the operation of the Collegiate. We are thankful for all the help and guidance we have received from John Ninos and his family, and we can’t wait to continue their legacy with the re-opening of the restaurant later this summer.”
Dr. Steven Mauro
Pair of events planned to benefit employee affected by fire
Fri, Mar 21st, 2025
A pair of events have been planned to assist the Warner family who lost their home recently in a fire. The culinary arts department will host a drive thru pulled pork dinner while the western equestrian team will host an Easter Open House.
Culinary Arts to host a spaghetti dinner
Mon, Feb 10th, 2025
The Alfred State College (ASC) Culinary Arts department will host a spaghetti dinner on February 27 at the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus.
ASC to continue The Collegiate tradition 100 years strong
Mon, Jan 13th, 2025
“We are very pleased to turn over management of the Collegiate to Alfred State. Their lease and operation of the restaurant will ensure that the restaurant stays on the village tax roll while simultaneously continuing the tradition of what the restaurant is known for, which is serving the community."
John Ninos
Scooping up Knowledge
Mon, Oct 28th, 2024
“They learned that if you work hard, you can achieve anything you want. It was especially important to see an alum here and know how he went through the process to being where he is today.”
Debra Burch
Oktoberfest buffet to be held October 3
Fri, Sep 20th, 2024
The Culinary Arts department will host an Oktoberfest buffet style dinner on Oct. 3 at Alfred State’s Wellsville campus.
Alfred State Culinary Arts to host Pulled Pork BBQ drive-thru dinner
Fri, Aug 30th, 2024
The Alfred State College (ASC) Culinary Arts department will host a drive-thru barbecue dinner on Thursday, Sept. 12.
ASC Culinary Arts students to host Brick Oven Pizza and Bake Sale
Mon, Apr 15th, 2024
The Alfred State College Culinary Arts department will be hosting a drive thru Brick Oven Pizza and Bake Sale on Thursday, April 25.
Alfred State hosts 2024 Skills USA Postsecondary Championship
Wed, Apr 10th, 2024
“We had a great day of competition and I look forward to seeing our New York State team compete at Nationals,”
NYS SkillsUSA College Postsecondary director Craig R Clark, PhD.