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Students pose with Dr. Baltimore

Dr. Baltimore speaks with virology class

Tue, October 31, 2023

"The rare opportunity for my virology students to interact with Dr. David Baltimore, a scientist whose work has provided an understanding of and subsequently shaped so many aspects of modern science, including pharmaceuticals, is one which I hope will inspire my students to know that they each can achieve anything they want to in life if they work hard and follow their true passion."

Professor Stephen Bauer

Trap team practices

Trap team wins conference title

Tue, October 31, 2023

“We have made great strides in such a short period of time. The team is excited to compete this weekend and see if we can move up the national rankings. This is a young team with great potential. I look forward to working with them for years to come.”

Head Coach Brad Smith

Student works on a solar panel on a roof

Meet the Students - Shane Strazdins

Mon, October 30, 2023

“The professors are awesome. They are all guys that have experience, and they are all masters at what they do. It is nice to be able to ask questions to somebody who wants to help, and they know the answers.”

Shane Strazdins

Big Blue walks to class with a pair of Alfred State College students.

Alfred State extends free applications through Dec.1

Thu, October 26, 2023

“Interest in ASC is at an all-time high and we want to encourage interested students to submit their admissions applications without the burden of additional fees."

Kishan Zuber

Vice President for Enrollment Management

The woodsmen team poses after a successful competition at Paul Smith’s College.

Jack and Jill team wins at Paul Smith’s

Thu, October 26, 2023

The Alfred State College’s Jack and Jill team took home first place in the Paul Smith’s College Fall Woodsmen Competition. The team scored 1,130.5 points over the fourteen events.

Staff of the Community Needs Hub stands outside their new space

Community Needs Hub opens in Peet Hall

Wed, October 25, 2023

“We are so excited to have this new space to provide much needed services to our students. We are appreciative of everyone that worked so hard to make this a reality. We now have a home that allows visitors to access the services we offer within our department.”

Cyan Corwine

Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing

Blue Chair Stories logo

Blue Chair Stories define what is Alfred State College

Tue, October 24, 2023

“Blue Chair Stories will cover different themes in the installments for an authentic view of the college from current students, faculty, staff, and alumni. It has been fun to see the first couple episodes come together, and I look forward to seeing where we can take this series."

Stephanie LaFever

Associate Director of Marketing Communications

Graduates of the Alfred State Police Academy

Police Academy honors newest graduates

Mon, October 23, 2023

“I am proud of the hard work and dedication that these graduates have put in. It is gratifying to train these cadets and see them immediately enter a community to make a difference.”   

Scott Richardson

Police Academy Director

Student sitting next to a microscope

Meet the Students - Ashley Clemente

Mon, October 23, 2023

“I am involved in a lot, and it feels good to help. In the spaces I have been, we have been able to create a community or family. It is important to give back to people who give to you. I have gained a lot from my experiences at Alfred State.”

Ashley Clemente

art work displayed at the Llewellyn Art Gallery

Llewellyn Art Gallery hosts exhibit by Amy Lee Ketchum

Wed, October 18, 2023

The Bret Llewellyn Art Gallery is currently hosting an exhibit “My Chinoiserie” until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features the concept art and animation assets for a short film in progress by artist and filmmaker, Amy Lee Ketchum.

students pose in front of a bell tower

Experience Alfred State at a fall open house

Wed, October 18, 2023

“Open House programs are a great way to learn about the unique opportunities at Alfred State, With hands-on learning in 200 plus labs and applied learning in every major, we encourage students and their families to explore our 80 in-demand academic programs as well as the campus life side of the Alfred State experience.”

Kandi Geibel.

Associate Vice President for Integrated Enrollment Services

Winners of the annual Alfred’s Got Talent Competition.

Alfred State celebrates Homecoming

Tue, October 17, 2023

“We had a ton of events from football games to talent shows to wrestling open practice. You name it and we had it this weekend. It is amazing to have people come to campus to see the great things going on here. Thanks to all our friends, our families, and alumni for showing up this weekend and participating in the fun.” 

Dr. Steve Mauro

student works on an architectural model

Meet the Students - Katie Petix

Mon, October 16, 2023

“The way they run this program is different. We are all together most of the time. You are with your peers, and you can learn and grow with them.”

Katie Petix

Afua Boahene sits outside on a nice day

Open Door – The Cultural Life Center is for YOU

Thu, October 12, 2023

“Our place is what I call a third space. It is not a classroom space nor a residential space, but it is a gathering space. A student can just come in and sit and talk with other students. Our cultural life ambassadors do programming for the whole campus and lots of their work centers around awareness of different identities and different cultural moments.”

Afua Boahene

Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Alfred State alum Kelsey Curry walks the sideline prior to the start of a McNeese State football game at Florida.

Sport Management alum finds success in Division I football

Wed, October 11, 2023

"I learned a long time ago, as long as you care about the players and you keep them first the rest will take of itself. I am very appreciative that I can do the job that I love each and every day."

Kelsey Curry '17

Alfred State architecture students sit in front of Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal

Architecture students travel to Montreal

Tue, October 10, 2023

"The opportunity to lead my fellow students on an international trip was a priceless learning experience that broadened our architectural mindset and strengthened the architecture-student community at Alfred State."

Jack Christie

Alfred State AIAS President

student works on a CNC machine

Meet the Students - Xavior Fitzgibbon

Mon, October 9, 2023

“I am a first-generation student. My family is ecstatic to say the least. It is a big achievement for not just me but for my whole family.”

Xavior Fitzgibbon

Students groom a horse at a career discovery event

Over 700 students experience Alfred State programs at VAST event

Fri, October 6, 2023

“We have students from all over Western New York and from as far away as the other side of Syracuse here. This is not a typical kind of open house. Most of the activities are interactive so they got to experience soldering, driving excavators, wiring electrical circuits, and judging dairy cows. There were forty activities and almost every department on campus was involved.”

Phil Schroeder

Chair of the Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department

Alfred State faculty accept a check for $10,000

Alfred State wins NCEES Surveying Education Award

Fri, October 6, 2023

This award recognizes the best surveying programs in the country and Alfred State is among them. I want to congratulate Alfred State for demonstrating your excellence with your program. We hope that the funding will only enhance the great work that you are already doing to prepare the next generation of professional surveyors.”

Christian Cernauskas

NCEES Marketing communications and outreach strategist,

crowd cheering at an athletic event

Events galore for Homecoming 2023

Thu, October 5, 2023

“The Homecoming committee has put together another packed schedule. We have events that have become traditions like the Blue and Gold Dinner, Alfred’s Got Talent, and the Homecoming barbecue mixed with newer events like roller skating and a Brianna Blankenship performance. We are looking forward to welcoming alumni, friends, and families back to campus.”

Mary Perkins

Homecoming Family Weekend committee co-chair

Cranes work outside of the Orvis Activities Center on the infrastructure project. Alfred State has $100 millions dollars of improvement underway.

Construction progress and results at Alfred State

Wed, October 4, 2023

“We understand that the normal look and feel and travel around campus has changed as we worked on different areas on campus. We appreciate everyone’s patience for these temporary alterations, because once completed, our campus will be even better.”

Alfred State President Dr. Steve Mauro.

Alfred State College building trades instructor Dan Helveston presents during the 37th annual sophomore career day held on campus.

Alfred State hosts 37th annual sophomore career day

Wed, October 4, 2023

“Alfred State is proud to partner with the Career Development Council, GST BOCES and area high schools for this great event. Sophomores are just starting the process of thinking about college and different career opportunities. It is great to have them on our campus and have the learn about various professions.”

Assistant Director of the Center for Extended Learning

Tammy Edwards.

Ashley Clemente has been named a SUNY EOP Student Ambassador.

Ashley Clemente named a SUNY EOP Ambassador

Tue, October 3, 2023

“For more than 50 years, the Educational Opportunity Program has served as a guiding light toward upward mobility and student success for those who may not have had a clear path to college. Our EOP student ambassadors, many the first in their families to go to college, are a testament to what can be achieved with the support provided by the EOP."

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.

Members of the Alfred State western equestrian team display their awards from their season opening competition.

Western Equestrian team opens season with strong showing

Mon, October 2, 2023

The Alfred State western equestrian team had a strong showing on Saturday when they opened the 2023-24 season. The team finished as the reserve hi-point team in both the AM and PM shows.

Alfred State has put Rafael on the field for success in and out of the classroom.

Meet the Students - Rafael Class

Mon, October 2, 2023

“I chose Alfred State because when I came on my visit, I was very impressed with the academic support system that they offered to students on campus. The football coach recruited me, and it just seemed like a good fit for me.”

Rafael Class