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Andi Williamson, who received a scholarship to attend Alfred State, studies outside the Hinkle Library.

Alfred State students continue to benefit from Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. scholarship assistance

Fri, April 28, 2023

“My first year at Alfred State has been a very welcoming and exciting experience. Receiving a scholarship really made a difference on my decision and I love the opportunities I have had while being here. I am even more excited for next year and the impact ASC can make on my future.”

Andi Williamson

First year diagnostic medical sonography major

Top performers at the East Region Championships. (L to R:) Brianna Fagan, Travis Cooney, Matt Stungis, Matt Szczepanski, and Ben Kingsley.

Alfred State archery team earns four medals at East Region Championship

Fri, April 28, 2023

"The archers had to deal with adverse weather conditions on the first day of qualification with wind and a lightning delay. The archers adjusted their approach to mitigate the conditions and competed at a very high level.”   

Greg Sammons

Archery Coach

SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. visited Alfred State during his tour of all 64 campuses

Alfred State Welcomes Chancellor King

Thu, April 27, 2023

"I have already heard from students about the small class size and their sense of community here at Alfred. Students love the beauty of this space and have talked about the great hands-on learning experiences they get in engineering for example and in computer science."

 

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.

Students enjoy one of the rides at the Alfred State Carnival. The carnival was part of Hot Dog Day festivities.

Students and community enjoy Hot Dog Day

Tue, April 25, 2023

Alfred State students and the community enjoyed Hot Dog Day festivities. The annual tradition brought excitement to the valley.

Interim VP for Academic Affairs and Economic Development Dr. Craig Clark thanked both Alfred State College faculty and students at the recent AHA!

Statistics Prove Student Success at Alfred State

Tue, April 25, 2023

“I couldn’t be prouder of this win for our talented and industrious faculty at Alfred State. While the nation debates the various rates of return on investment offered by different schools, Alfred State provides the answer with high-quality and affordable education."

 

Dr. Craig Clark, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and VP for Economic Development

Alfred State’s mascot Big Blue is ready to show the chancellor how the Pioneers are “strong as an ox” when Chancellor King visits Alfred.

Chancellor King to visit Alfred State

Mon, April 24, 2023

“It is exciting to have Dr. King visit campus to meet with students, faculty, and staff on both our Alfred and Wellsville campuses. He has been traveling around the state visiting all the SUNY campuses. Given that there is nowhere else in the US with a higher concentration of students per resident, it is clear that SUNY’s mission to provide education across New York is especially true in Alfred. We can’t wait to show him what makes Alfred State special.”

Dr. Steven Mauro

Alfred State President

1977 Alfred State graduates Jimmy Smith and Gary Hill cut the ribbon for the Doc Bruce Construction Materials Laboratory.

Alfred State officially opens Doc Bruce Lab

Fri, April 21, 2023

“These (people – Jimmy and Gary) are legends of the institution and what they did allowed us to continue to cultivate that. That mentality still rings very true today to the legend of what Doc Bruce created. We are going to spend the time on students so that they can succeed in the real world. This is what we are all about at Alfred State and that is the kind of legacy that Doc Bruce created.”

Dr. Steven Mauro

Alfred State President

Alfred State students plant tomatoes in the greenhouse in a celebration of Earth Week.

Alfred State promotes sustainability for Earth Day and Arbor Day

Fri, April 21, 2023

“We hope to spread that sustainability is very achievable through small steps such as getting outside and going for a walk or planting some of your own fruits and vegetables. We hope to make these activities accessible to all and really educate and assist the people on our campus in a positive way for years to come." 
 

JoAnna Musacchio - Sustainability Club President

Nasir Harris is a resident of Buffalo’s East Side and one of the very first Buffalo Promise Scholarship recipients at Alfred State. The college welcomes donations to assist more residents of the community attacked one year ago during a mass shooting.

Buffalo Promise Scholarships to Alfred State

Thu, April 20, 2023

“Alfred State’s President Dr. Steven Mauro and his wife Melissa established the Buffalo Promise Scholarships to encourage us all to lift one another up even in the shadow of such hate. We welcome others to contribute so that the Buffalo Promise Scholarships continue to grow and help more students.”

Danielle White - Vice President of Institutional Advancement

The Amy Stock Memorial Trailer will be on display at the Alfred State campus this week.

Amy Stock Memorial Trailer to be on display this week at Alfred State

Wed, April 19, 2023

“We continue to strive to educate the community about the dangers of drunk driving. Sharing Amy’s story and having this trailer on campus is a great opportunity for people to see firsthand what can happen when poor choices are made.”

Jeff Wilcox - Alfred State Chief of Police

Alfred State Student Senate President Soumya Konar poses with President Dr. Steven Mauro prior to Honors Convocation.

Alfred State College holds 39th annual Honors Convocation

Mon, April 17, 2023

Hundreds of Alfred State students were honored at the 39th annual Honors Convocation. Dr. Craig Clark, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, presided over the event.

Tom Kenney addresses the fans in a pre-game ceremony that was held before Alfred State took on Houghton University.

Baseball scoreboard named to honor Tom Kenney

Wed, April 12, 2023

The Alfred State baseball team honored the coaching legacy of Tom Kenney by naming the scoreboard in right field after him. The ceremony took place before the Pioneers took on Houghton University in their home opener.

Anthony Cappadonia directs an Alfred State Alumni Choir during a past Spring Concert. The 2023 Spring Concert is scheduled for April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium.

Alumni Choir Concert to be held April 23

Wed, April 12, 2023

The Alfred State Alumni Choir will return to campus on Sunday, April 23 to present the 69th Annual Spring Concert. The concert, which is the last scheduled, will begin at 2 p.m. in the Anthony C. Cappadonia Auditorium in the Orvis Activities Center.

Alfred State College President, Dr. Steven Mauro, is among Southern Tier leaders at the Alstom event with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Alfred State’s partnerships with Alstom are multi-faceted.

Alfred State partner Alstom leads US rail car manufacturing

Mon, April 10, 2023

“Alfred State College is so proud of our long-standing relationship with Alstom. Not only does our college provide a pipeline of new highly skilled professionals ready for hire, but the innovation and cutting-edge technology at Alstom is also a real-world working lab for us."

Dr. Steven Mauro

Alfred State students participate in the National Society of Professional Surveyors 2023 Student competition. The students competed all around the monuments in Washington, D.C.

Surveying students compete at NSPS Competition

Thu, April 6, 2023

“This was my third time competing in the competition and it was the best one yet. The planning from NSPS made all the events and activities such a cool experience. It was fun to meet and compete against students from so many different schools."

Justin Kachurak.

The 2023 Sigma Lambda Chi induction class

New class of Sigma Lambda Chi inducted

Thu, April 6, 2023

"To me, receiving a certificate for Sigma Lambda Chi honor society is a recognition of hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the field of construction management. This achievement represents not only academic success but also the potential to make a positive impact in the industry."

Dr. Reza Yadollahi

Sigma Lambda Chi Advisor

Members of the drama club perform at a past production.

Drama Club to present Game of Tiaras

Tue, April 4, 2023

“I am extremely proud to present, as my last time directing, this cast of amazing students for a show that will leave you rolling with laughter.”

Tyler Ribble - Director

Pyur Tree Customs poses with the judges and the prize money.

Pyur Tree Customs wins AHA! Startup Allegany Collegiate Competition

Tue, April 4, 2023

“Winning this competition is relieving because it is going to help tremendously with website development and will allow us to purchase new tools like a larger laser engraver. Jon and I went into the beginning of the day just excited to pitch the business to the judges. We are looking forward to where this opportunity takes us.”

Edward Scroxton