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Proving that they have achieved a high level of skill and knowledge within their field, 35 seniors in Alfred State’s construction management engineering technology program recently aced the eight-hour Associate Constructor (AC) Exam. 

Collectively, the students scored 14.88 points higher than the national average and accounted for a pass rate that was 11 percent higher than their peers across the country. 

For the third time, the Alfred State Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) Team came out on top in a national competition.

The team tied with Purdue University for first place in this year’s intercollegiate BUV Design Competition, sponsored by the Institute for Affordable Transportation and held April 23 in Batavia, OH. In addition to its three first-place finishes, Alfred State’s BUV team has also come in second four times since first entering the competition in 2006.

Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education (RACCE) recognized 35 outstanding adult students, including three from Alfred State, in its 32^nd annual Awards Ceremony and Banquet April 20 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Henrietta.

Associate Professor Wayne Bensley met with Honors Program members April 21 at the college to review current federal laws controlling marijuana and to present data available from states that have approved the drug for medical and recreational use. 

Nearly 250 participants from 19 teams helped raise almost $24,000 for the fight against cancer April 8-9 during Alfred State’s sixth annual Relay for Life.

The theme of this year’s Relay was “Toon Out Cancer,” in which each registered team selected a cartoon theme for their campsite. Events were held throughout the evening that gave teams a chance to show their dedication to their theme.

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Bethesda Foundation, Alfred State was able to recently provide its radiologic technology students with an imaging suite in the Agriculture Science Building.

Five students were recently inducted into the Psi Beta honor society, an organization that promotes interest in the study of psychology at two-year colleges.

To qualify for induction, students must have earned a 3.25 (out of a possible 4.0) grade point average, including 3.0 in at least one psychology course. The ceremony was conducted by Assistant Professor BJ Douglass, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, and faculty adviser to the Alfred State chapter.

Following a “Name the Nestlings” social media campaign in which more than 36,000 people voted on five different name pairings, the two baby bald eagles at the US National Arboretum were officially named “Freedom” and “Liberty.”

Following voting on the National Arboretum Facebook page, which took place from April 19-24, eagle experts and several private groups and government agencies made the announcement Tuesday, April 26 in Washington, DC. Other name pairings included Stars and Stripes, Freedom and Liberty, Anacostia and Potomac, Honor and Glory, and Cherry and Blossom.

The Alfred State Instrumental Music organization will be performing the annual spring concert, “Senior Showcase,” at 7:30 p.m. May 6 in the Anthony C. Cappadonia Auditorium in Orvis Activities Center on the Alfred campus.

Students across multiple fields and disciplines will publicly display work they’ve done this past school year on Tuesday, May 3, from 5-6:30 PM in the Student Leadership Center on the Alfred campus.

Named the “Student Showcase,” the event is open to families, neighbors and colleagues, alumni and community partners from regional businesses, civic organizations, and local schools who’d like to drop by and see some truly amazing projects. Alfred State students are proud of their accomplishments and are excited to share their innovative research and compelling design work.