Student and Faculty Success

Alfred State performs well at 2026 Skills USA Postsecondary Championship

Alfred State College (ASC) hosted the 2026 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship, and ten students earned the right to compete at Nationals with their performance. Read Article

Bob Pahl Sketching Awards Awarded To Trio Of Pioneers

“Each week the students had an assignment that expands on their sketching and journaling. This award is a great incentive for the students to carefully document their travel experiences and observations.” - William Dean Read Article

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza Returns On April 12

“We are thrilled to host this event again, it is so exciting to have a part in making girls feel beautiful on prom night." - Ciara Gonzales Read Article

Drama Club to present William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

“I have loved working with the Drama Club for the last three years, and I really appreciate that the students put their trust in me to put on a Shakespeare production for the first time in over a decade. It has been MAGICAL!" - Abby Hurley Read Article

Western Equestrian wraps up season at IHSA semifinals

The Alfred State Western Equestrian team wrapped up the 2025-26 season with a trio of Pioneers competing at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Semifinals at the University of Findlay. Read Article

Adams receives Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence

“If you had told me back in high school when I was failing all my classes and constantly getting kicked out of class that I was going to one day be honored with an award for academic excellence and achievement in college, I would've  said that I am probably not the type of guy who would receive such a thing.” - Elijah Adams Read Article

Alfred State wins national honors in Educational Advertising Awards

In 2026, Alfred State launched the Pioneer Pathways Podcast, answering frequently asked questions from parents of prospective students. Read Article

Richardson qualifies for Indoor Track Nationals

Alfred State sophomore Emily Richardson (Hilton, NY) has qualified for the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships. Read Article

Athletic Department Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

The 2026 class includes five athletes, Lera Braun (Volleyball), Derrick Harper (Football/Track & Field), Rocky Myers (Baseball), Kali Muhleisen (Soccer), and George (Ian) Van Valen (Wrestling). The 2012-13 women's soccer team will be latest team to be honored while Craig Hoyt and Paul Welker will be inducted as athletic department contributors. Read Article

Trio of students work Media Row at Super Bowl LX

"This is one of my favorite things to do each year. Not only do we get to meet and produce content with some of the biggest names and celebrities in the world, we get professional contacts from so many agents and producers. It made us very proud to be Alfred State students and show the world what we can do." - Madisyn Herman Read Article