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Learn new skills to launch your career with hundreds of labs and hands-on opportunities.
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affordable
College or University
in New York
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No other US college town has a larger share of students. Alfred is scenic, caring, and number one.
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Students present Septic Tank Models to Allegany County Department of Health
“The students received hands-on experience designing and building a functioning septic system, while the ACDOH received amazing models to use for future education event. The students learned poorly functioning septic systems can be huge threats to public health, as they can be sources of drinking water contamination, among a myriad of other issues.” Emily Owczararzak
2024 Police Academy graduates honored
“Each year I am impressed and proud of the hard work and dedication that these graduates put in. The graduates of the Police Academy endured months of training to be ready to enter the workforce. These graduates will immediately take the knowledge and skills they learned and start making a difference in the communities they will be working in.” Scott Richardson
Seven Forensic Science students attend Conference in Atlantic City
“There was no way I was going to pass up an opportunity to speak to and meet people who may offer me a job someday. It was a very educational and enjoyable experience.” Deanna Gannon
Drama Club to present “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals”
“We have had a fun semester so far working on this production. It is only my second musical so it’s always kind of an inside joke that I don’t like musicals…but I do really like this one! I sing the songs to myself almost every day. I hope the audience has as much fun watching the show as we have had doing it!” Abby Hurley.