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LaBrozzi named VP for Finance and Administration at ASC

Fri, March 29, 2024

"I was looking for a place to plant my roots and found it at ASC. My initial interactions with the faculty and staff were very positive and welcoming. I got the immediate sense that people at ASC care about the campus and the Alfred community, and love to work there.  It will be a privilege to work and serve with the exceptional leadership team, faculty, staff, and students."

Ryan LaBrozzi

Picture of the new Parent & Family Connections portal

Alfred State launches new Parent & Family Connections portal

Thu, March 28, 2024

“We are excited to offer this service to our Pioneer parents and families. It was great to partner with an industry leader to develop a platform that allows families to support their student, no matter how far away from home they are.”

Vice President for Enrollment Management Kishan Zuber.

Dr. Mauro congratulates the 2023 graduates of the Police Academy

Alfred State announces dates for 2024 Police Academy

Wed, March 27, 2024

"We truly enjoy seeing these young men and women transition into quality police and peace officers that can go back and serve their communities. We take great pride in this knowing that we played a role in their development.”

Academy Director Scott Richardson

student competes in a timber sports event

Woodsmen team excels in home meet

Tue, March 26, 2024

“What a great performance by my young team. Most of our team is new to timber sports and I couldn’t be any prouder of how much they have grown in such a short period of time. They competed versus more experienced teams and held their own. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the spring season goes.”

Head Coach Scott Bingham

Student smiling in the hallway

Pioneer PROfiles - Edward Scroxton

Mon, March 25, 2024

 “The application of what I have learned here has helped me understand more about business operations. It also has given me more time to realize who I am and what I want to do in life and give me the opportunities that I need to succeed in my life.”

Edward Scroxton

Conor Compton on the awards stand

Compton dives to All-American honors twice

Fri, March 22, 2024

Alfred State sophomore diver Conor Compton (Rexford, NY) wrapped a second All-American season with a pair of top five finishes at the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championships held in Greensboro, NC.

Students pose at the worksite of a Habitat for Humanity house

Eight students spend spring break working with Habitat for Humanity

Tue, March 19, 2024

“We were able to help paint another house with Monisha and learn her story. Seeing her face when she saw all the walls up on her house made the whole trip worth it.”

Emma Baker

Big Blue shows off his protective glasses for the solar eclipse.

Big Blue to host Solar Sizzle

Mon, March 18, 2024

“We are excited to bring our community together for this once in a lifetime event. An event like this will not occur this close to Alfred again in our lifetime. Our hope is that students and staff get to safely experience this and enjoy the afternoon with our college community.”

Vice President for Student and Employee Affairs Greg Sammons

Katelyn James stands outside the admissions office

Pioneer PROfiles - Katelyn James

Mon, March 18, 2024

“My professors are super supportive. They are there to help me if I have a problem with anything. If I have trouble getting into an assignment or understanding something they are here to help me through it all and guide me.”

Katelyn James

Dr. Mauro and Rob Price cut the ribbon of the new birthing simulator laboratory

Alfred State celebrates Bethesda Foundation and new birthing simulator

Mon, March 18, 2024

“What a great day to celebrate the amazing partnership we have had for over thirty years with the Bethesda Foundation. This new birthing simulation laboratory will not only impact our students here at Alfred State, but the impact will be felt throughout the southern tier.”

Dr. Steve Mauro

Sean Malenfant on the podium

Malenfant becomes first wrestling All-American of NCAA era

Sun, March 17, 2024

Alfred State junior Sean Malenfant (Averill Park, NY) wrapped up an impressive season by wrestling to All-American honors at the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championships.

Amanda Snyder sits with her mentor

HVAC Instructor Amanda Snyder receives Shirley McVay Wiseman Award

Wed, March 13, 2024

“Amanda is a great example of the quality instruction that we provide our students day in and day out at Alfred State College. Her passion to pass on her trade experience and knowledge to the next generation of HVAC industry leaders is inspiring."

Jeff Stevens

Dean of the School of Applied Technology

students holding a dress

Pioneer PROfiles - Jenna Plouse

Mon, March 11, 2024

“The sisters really took me in. They joke that I came around and I never left. I knew they had me my back. It was an amazing support system. This is always going to be my home away from home.”

Jenna Plouse

Dr. Mauro speaks at Skills USA competition

Skills USA competition brings hundreds of students to Alfred State

Mon, March 11, 2024

“We have hosted this event with pride for a long time and we will continue to host. Skills USA brings a lot to us. The schools bring us students but more importantly their high school students can see a college for maybe the first time.”

Mike Ronan

Students rehearse for an upcoming play

Drama Club to present The Alibis

Fri, March 8, 2024

“This show has been so much fun to direct, and I have loved working with this cast. Who doesn’t love a good “Whodunnit?”

Director Abby Hurley

Dr. Angela Graves poses with Big Blue

Alfred State Assistant Professor honored for global perspective

Wed, March 6, 2024

"I am incredibly excited about the work that Alfred State is doing to develop these initiatives across our broad range of degree programs, including vocational. Given the challenges facing us in higher education, framing our civic engagement efforts as an integral part of workforce readiness and democratic citizenship is essential.”

Dr. Angela Graves

Winners at the annual science and technology fair

Alfred State hosts annual science and technology fair

Tue, March 5, 2024

“It was a great day to interact with these students. The competitors had great ideas and it was interesting to hear them tell the judges what they did and what they learned. All that competed should be proud of their efforts. It is always a special day to host these young scientists on our campus.”

Isaac Klingensmith

A wrestler has his arm raised in victory

Nationals Bound: Trio of Pioneer earn trip to NCAA Division III Championships

Mon, March 4, 2024

A trio of Alfred State athletes earned trips to the NCAA Division III National Championships with strong performances at the NCAA Regionals. Sean Malenfant (Averill Park, NY) and Zachary Levey (Horseheads, NY) will compete at the Wrestling Championships while Conor Compton (Rexford, NY) will compete for the second straight year at the Diving Championships.

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Pioneer PROfiles - Conor Compton

Mon, March 4, 2024

“The professors are fun. They really try to make it the best experience for us and make sure that they get the knowledge to us. They make sure we understand and are super willing to help whenever we need extra help with anything.”

Conor Compton

students work on a trench collapse simulation

Heavy Equipment Operations students learn from real-world simulation experience

Mon, March 4, 2024

“In our world the most dangerous accidents always seem to be a trench collapse. We have thirty-five seniors taking part in this simulation experience and someday, somewhere one of them is going to have to assist in a rescue attempt."

Brian Adams