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Alfred State students Jenna George and Grace Hildreth along with Alfred University student Katelyn Rieger pose at the Women in Sport Night hosted by the Buffalo Sabres.

Sport Management students participate in Women in Sport Night

Thu, March 30, 2023

It was an amazing experience to meet so many people in the industry. This was a perfect opportunity for me to expand my network at a professional level.”

Jenna George

Sport Management student

An Alfred State student speaks with a representative from the League of Women Voters during the Douglass Day celebration.

Alfred State College designated a voter friendly campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project

Wed, March 29, 2023

“This designation is an extension of Alfred State’s focus on preparing students for successfully career and purposeful lives. We will continue to promote initiatives like this that support student civic leadership and informed, active community engagement.”

Cyan Corwine

Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing

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Alfred State to host AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Pitch Competition

Mon, March 27, 2023

The mission of this competition is to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit of our college students while helping solve some of the challenges of the area and develop small businesses

 

A pair of Alfred State students work together in the Student Success Center.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. continues to support peer tutoring at Alfred State

Thu, March 23, 2023

Peer tutoring services at Alfred State continue to benefit from the ongoing support of the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. The generous annual donation of $6,500 has helped students achieve success and continue towards their academic goals.

Alfred State College is a winner by gaining a dynamic new leader in Dr. Steven Mauro, along with national and international recognition for presenting an award-winning inauguration event.

Alfred State’s inauguration wins international gold award

Wed, March 22, 2023

“The breadth of different marketing initiatives with national and international awards shows how ASC values collaboration uniting academics, enrollment, student affairs, alumni relations, and others for a cohesive campus approach.”

Betsy Penrose - Vice President of Enrollment Management

 

An Alfred State Culinary Arts student works in the kitchen.

BBQ drive-thru dinner to be held on Wellsville campus

Tue, March 21, 2023

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.

lfred State Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator Matt Ryan talks with a student outside of his office in the Student Leadership Center.

What is Title IX? Matt Ryan has the answer

Tue, March 21, 2023

“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 stands on the award stand after capturing 7th place at the NCAA Division III National Championship for performance on the 3m diving board.

Conor Compton earns All-American honor

Mon, March 20, 2023

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 poses by a bulldozer with his medals from the Allegany-Empire Championships. Compton will compete at the NCAA Championships this week.

Conor Compton excited to compete at National Championships

Mon, March 13, 2023

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.

Event organizers (L to R) Dennis Dueno, Desmond Davis, and Afua Boahene at the 5th annual Students of Color Leadership Conference held at Alfred State.

A Call to Leadership: Alfred State hosts Students of Color Leadership Conference

Fri, March 10, 2023

“We need to engage our students in terms of what their professional aspirations are and develop that leadership component and leadership skill set. We do these things to really give opportunities for students to network, so that we can see them grow to be the leaders that we need them to be.”

Desmond Davis

Alfred State welding student Delaney Nichols stands outside her booth. Nichols was named a winner of the Vanguard Award. She is the first Northland student to receive this honor.

Delaney Nichols wins Vanguard Award

Thu, March 9, 2023

“This honor is really awesome. It just makes me proud. I just hope that it inspires other people, especially women, to try out a trade.”

Delaney Nichols

Alfred State President Dr. Steven Mauro speaks with the students that competed during the 34th annual Skills USA competition during the awards ceremony.

Alfred State hosts 34th annual Skills USA competition

Wed, March 8, 2023

Over 900 high school students and their advisors competed in 44 different competitions held on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses.

Members of the Alfred State Dance team practice in The Studio.

Alfred State celebrates opening of "The Studio"

Wed, March 1, 2023

“Opening the Studio was a group effort that could not have been accomplished without Sandra Burdick, Tony Harvey, Jon Nickerson, Hady ElSayed, and Gene Doorley. All their efforts made my idea come to life. I am grateful to see how booked the space has been and that students are really enjoying it. I look forward to what the future holds for this space.”

Brooke Scianna - Coordinator of Campus Recreation

Samples of WNYworks.org advertising to attract workers wanting to learn in-demand skills and join Western New York manufacturing companies.

WNY Works builds skills to launch fulfilling careers

Wed, March 1, 2023

“WNY Works is a collaborative effort to heighten awareness and interest in associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for individuals to launch high-demand careers. The goal of this effort, in part, is to reframe perceptions of learning opportunities that lead to careers such as highly skilled trades and technical opportunities in manufacturing.”

Betsy Penrose - VP of ASC Enrollment Management