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Wind turbine on the Alfred State campus

Alfred State Wins Offshore Wind Workforce Grant

Fri, May 26, 2023

“This grant for a half million dollars will enable ASC to make nearly 500 highly skilled electricians and welders available for the offshore wind workforce over a 24-month period, with hundreds graduating annually thereafter." 

 

Dr. Steven Mauro
Alfred State College President

Alfred State Graduates at the 2023 Northland campus Commencement ceremony

Northland campus holds Commencement ceremony

Sat, May 20, 2023

“Each and every one of you have worked tirelessly in your classrooms and labs, you have faced challenges, and you have overcome obstacles to reach this momentous occasion. Never forget that you did this work. You have all gained the knowledge and the confidence needed to step into your careers.”

Stephen Tucker

CEO and President of the Northland Workforce Training Center

Dr. Steve Bauer’s Biotechniques class to visit BioSpherix in Parish, NY to learn hands-on from Dr. Alicia Henn and her team.

Biotechniques class visits BioSpherix

Tue, May 16, 2023

“This is another example of how Alfred State connects the classroom to real world experiences. Students got the opportunity to make connections in their field while working hands-on with the latest technologies.”

Dr. Steve Bauer

Professor Holly Chase

Holly Chase earns CPA licensure

Tue, May 16, 2023

“These designations allow me to bring my experience into the classroom. I am working to introduce new courses that are in demand in the industry. We have several employers who consistently seek out our students for both internships and job opportunities.”

Holly Chase

The Alfred community celebrated Mary Huntington's 100th Birthday at the Lake Lodge.

Alfred State celebrates Mary Huntington's 100th Birthday

Mon, May 15, 2023

Mary Huntington came to Alfred in 1964 when her husband David was named the seventh President of the college. She has continually displayed her love for the college, the students, and the community. She is a strong presence not only on campus but in the nearby community.

Steven Mauro of Alfred State and Cristiana Panicco of Sant’Anna Institute celebrate their continuing partnership in Sorrento overlooking the Gulf of Naples.

Southern Italy Tours for Southern Tier Students

Mon, May 15, 2023

“Such an experience develops a fully evolved worldview for students. This is important because they will soon be employed and interacting with a wide diversity of people and cultures. Changes half a world away also impact economies and American society at lightning speed. Providing opportunities like this as part of what they’ve learned at Alfred State positions our students to be more adaptive and prepared for great success.”

Dr. Steven Mauro

Alfred State College President

An Alfred State 2023 graduate celebrates

Alfred State College holds 112th Commencement Ceremony

Sat, May 13, 2023

“I have been fortunate to observe the dedication and passion of our student body firsthand. Your perseverance, resilience, and ingenuity have transformed our campus into a space where ideas flourish, and where we are encouraged to challenge the status quo in the pursuit of knowledge and progress. Our time has prepared us to be architects of our own destiny.”

Soumya Konar '23

Student Senate President

medical workers

ASC Baccalaureate Nursing Program gains initial accreditation with ACEN

Fri, May 12, 2023

Both the associate and bachelor’s degree programs for nursing at Alfred State are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and registered by the New York State Education Department.

Creative energy on the college campus is evidenced by new Alfred State student artwork to further beautify the Alfred and Wellsville campuses.

Alfred State spotlights student creativity

Thu, May 11, 2023

"This was a great opportunity for our students to work on a project like this. The artwork looks great on the bus shelters and we look forward to collaborating on similar projects around campus in the future.”

 

Lawrence Neuberger

Digital Media and Animation Chair and Professor

Alfred State baseball players Elijah Barinas and Devin Mersmann celebrate the end of an inning during a game earlier in the season.

Baseball team to host AMCC Championships

Wed, May 10, 2023

The Alfred State baseball team has earned the right to host the 2023 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) for the first time in program history. The tournament begins on May 11.

Alfred State main entrance at night

Saldenha-Raye honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence

Tue, May 9, 2023

“To be honored with the Norman McConney Award feels amazing and very rewarding as a recognition that all my hard work paid off throughout my years at Alfred State despite my rough start. All the late nights completing assignments and all-nighters was worth it."

Makala Rachel Saldenha-Raye

The 2023 inductees into the SALUTE honor society, (From L to R:) Ryan Darrow, Matthew Proper, Jennifer Aul, and Johnathon Helms.

Four new members inducted into SALUTE

Mon, May 8, 2023

The Alfred State College (ASC) chapter of SALUTE inducted four new members, Jennifer Aul (Avoca, NY), Ryan Darrow (Webster, NY), Johnathon Helms (Portville, NY), and Matthew Proper (Perry, NY). 

Scoreboard at Pioneer Stadium welcomes Special Olympians

Alfred State hosts Special Olympic Spectacular

Mon, May 8, 2023

Alfred State hosted the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Spectacular on Friday. The event, which has won numerous NCAA and NACDA awards over the years, is organized by the athletic department and is run by coaches, student-athletes, and countless volunteers from across the college community.

2023 Alumni Award honorees Gary Moore ’76 and Christiana Mehmel ’19 prior to the Alfred State Honors Convocation.

Moore and Mehmel honored with Alfred State alumni awards

Thu, May 4, 2023

Gary Moore ’76 and Christiana Mehmel ’19 were honored for bringing distinction to their alma mater and to themselves through their outstanding personal and professional achievements. Moore was named the 2023 Alfred State Distinguished Alumni while Mehmel was named the 2023 Alfred State Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner. 

Headshot of Joseph Histed.

Histed promoted to Lieutenant

Wed, May 3, 2023

“Joe Histed is a fine example of the officers we have at the university police department and has truly earned this promotion.” 

University Police Chief Jeff Wilcox

Alfred State electrical and culinary arts students prepared and served dinner at the Ronald McDonald House

Group of Electrical and Culinary Arts students prepare and serve dinner at Ronald McDonald House

Wed, May 3, 2023

“I wanted to give back because my family had to stay at the Ronald McDonald House when I was sick and again when my brother was sick, me when I was in the 10th grade and when my brother was in 4th grade.”

 

Rebekka Jones - Culinary Arts Student

Nunley at AMA International Collegiate Competition in New Orleans

ASC executive selected for international marketing conference

Tue, May 2, 2023

"I started as an adjunct faculty member at the beginning of COVID and have continued to find ways to engage remote learners while many students were in isolation due to infection. To be honored as an in-person judge for AMA’s world event and to receive accolades for online instruction excellence in the same year is quite humbling.”

 

Russ Nunley

Chief Marketing Officer and Adjunct Faculty

Soumya Konar and Noah Bastedo pose near the SUNY sign after receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence in a ceremony held in Albany.

Pair of Pioneers honored by Chancellor

Tue, May 2, 2023

“Student success is at the core of everything we do, and I am honored to celebrate students from 63 SUNY campuses who are receiving this year’s Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence."

 

John B. King, Jr.

SUNY Chancellor

Carrie L. Cokely from Curry College in Massachusetts is named the new Vice President of Academic Affairs for Alfred State College.

Carrie L. Cokely named new VP of academic affairs at ASC

Mon, May 1, 2023

“I am excited to be joining the Alfred State College community and continuing the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable education to students from all social and economic backgrounds."

 

Carrie Cokley

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Tyler Richards, the Residence Hall Director in Braddon Hall, receives the Alfred State Student Advocate Award from Student Senate President Soumya Konar.

Tyler Richards presented with Student Advocate Award

Mon, May 1, 2023

Tyler Richards, the Residence Hall Director in Braddon Hall, was named the recipient of the Alfred State Student Advocate Award.