Martin Luther King's Day - 2025

Martin Luther King - I Have a Dream
Alfred State celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by honoring his legacy of service.

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At Alfred State, we have the opportunity to live out Martin Luther King Jr.'s call to service in our daily actions. 

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Dear Alfred State Community, 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” This powerful statement reminds us that each of us has the potential to make a positive impact by serving those around us. At Alfred State, we have the opportunity to live out this call to service in our daily actions. 

Dr. King’s work for equality and social justice was driven by courage, vision, and compassion. As a community, we can follow his example by upholding our core values of respect, integrity, service, and dedication. Through these values, we can all become instruments of positive change. 

I encourage each member of the Alfred State community to find ways to serve—whether on campus, in our local community, or across the globe. By doing so, we honor Dr. King’s legacy and contribute to the betterment of those around us. 

As we begin the spring semester, I am excited to see the impact we can make together. Let’s continue to build a community where service, kindness, and justice guide our actions. 

In unity and purpose, 

Steve Mauro, Ph.D.
President