Alumni and Donor Stories

Returning home to help Amplify Affordability for All

Jason Van Zeilen, ’92, hadn’t set foot on the Alfred State campus in 30 years. Fueled by a desire to help the next generation of students build their future, a recent visit brought back a flood of memories Read Article

Annual Day of Giving is Tomorrow

Tomorrow (11/6) members of the Alfred State community will come together to raise funds for current and future Pioneers during the college’s annual Day of Giving. This year, the focus of the day is to Power the Pioneer Fund, one of the four pillars of the recently announced Unleashing Potential comprehensive campaign.

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Bill and Rhonda Goodrich’s $1 million gift helps Alfred State unleash potential

Alfred State alumni and friends gathered at the Genesee Valley Club to learn more about the college’s largest comprehensive campaign in school history and to salute the impact that Bill, ’84, and Rhonda Goodrich’s gift of $1 million will make on the institution.

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Alfred State launches $40M campaign: Unleashing Potential

Alfred State College (ASC) kicked off Homecoming 2025 by launching the largest comprehensive campaign in school history, Unleashing Potential. With the silent phase completed, ASC announced that more than $32 million has already been raised toward the $40 million goal.

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Giving Back to the Caring Communities That Shaped Them

“We feel good that all the students that are recipients of our funding are going to be able to go on and have a better life. One of the ultimate goals is to inspire other people to also give so they know the impact of helping these students.” Dottie Kelsey Read Article

ToyotaLift Northeast team wins Alfred State Golf Tournament

“I've heard a lot of good things about this event in the past. Being a returning student and seeing thirty-three teams out here supporting current students and the student-athletes at Alfred State really means a lot to us. It's really cool to see everybody invest into the school and invest into the current students.”  Brogan Cotter Read Article

Hill, Smith, and Reynolds honored with Alumni Awards

Gary Hill, ’77, James (Jimmy) Smith, ’77, and Christine Reynolds, ’07 and ’15, were honored with Alfred State Alumni Awards during a ceremony held Reunion Weekend. Read Article

Charles Craig receives an honorary degree from Alfred State

"Charles Craig has lived a life marked by distinguished service, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to education and community. His personal contributions reflect a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives.” Dr. Steven Mauro Read Article

Alfred State expands Truck and Diesel program to to Ignite Career-Readiness

“This is one of many examples of how people and groups have supported Alfred State. In turn, we are able to make use of this great support to provide educational excellence to students.” Dr. Steven Mauro Read Article

Alfred State and Alfred University Announce The Alfred Cup Competition

The Alfred Cup, sponsored by the Power and Construction Group, Inc. and ServU Credit Union, will be an annual competition between Alfred University and Alfred State athletic teams. Read Article