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In the news
BBQ drive-thru dinner to be held on Wellsville campus
The Alfred State College (ASC) Culinary Arts department will be hosting a barbecue drive-thru dinner on Thursday, April 6 on the Wellsville campus. Proceeds of the $15 (Cash Only) dinner will benefit the Culinary Arts Scholarship funds.

What is Title IX? Matt Ryan has the answer
“I love to work with groups on campus. We are happy to work with any group that wants to really engage with how we make the community safer and better for everybody.” Matt Ryan: Title IX Coordinator and Chief Diversity Officer

Conor Compton earns All-American honor
Alfred State first year student-athlete Conor Compton (Rexford, NY/Niskayuna) dove to All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving National Championships. Compton finished 7th on the 3m board.

Conor Compton excited to compete at National Championships
Diver Conor Compton (Rexford, NY/Niskayuna) made Alfred State history when he qualified for the 2023 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving National Championships. Compton is the first Pioneer diver to compete at Nationals.