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“She is such a positive teacher that keeps our entire class going especially on the harder, more overwhelming days. She is like a mother and is our biggest supporter getting through this challenging program.”

Student Advocate Award nominator

“It was a great feeling. After getting second place twice, it was something I have been on the cusp of for a while. I am glad this was finally my year. The people who compete are the best in the field, so even when you do well, it is not given that you are going to win. There is great camaraderie among us, and most of us practice together. We all help each other to be better reporters, and we are all constantly refining the craft.”

Patricia Orsini Nilsen

“I just fell in love with the campus even though it was virtual. I always like more of a rural place, a smaller town, so I did the virtual tour and I just immediately fell in love.”

Gabriela Leite

“The training, the programs, and our faculty and staff are making a difference. We are seeing amazing increases in our retention rate of first-time, full-time students. We are thankful for this grant and the opportunities it has provided us to better serve our student population.”

Francine Staba - Interim Associate Dean for Student and Faculty Development

“Get involved on campus as soon as you can. My college career changed for the better when I started getting involved in clubs and organizations on campus. I have met so many amazing people and was able to create my own family here.”

Kaytlin Cottrell - Student Senate President

“My life and those of thousands of Alfred State College students, faculty, and staff are all richer having been influenced and inspired by the life’s work of Pat Fogarty. For more than three decades, it has been her vision and desire to help others that catapulted Alfred State, Allegany County, and all of Western New York forward as she took a genuine interest in helping those in need, finding ways to improve their lives and empower generations to take the next step to a brighter future.”

Dr. Steve Mauro.

“We are excited to partner with Tom and the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship. Tom is a true Pioneer and his name is synonymous with quality, innovation, and success. We look forward to this partnership and the opportunity to provide a pathway for students enrolled at the Golisano Institute to continue their education and obtain their bachelor’s degree at Alfred State College.” 

Dr. Steve Mauro

Alfred State College (ASC) is excited to announce the addition of 42 new faculty and staff members.

“I am looking forward to bringing my twenty-plus years of experience in Career and Technical Education to the already robust School of Applied Technology and working with Northland Workforce Training Center. I am excited to work toward advancing Alfred’s presence in the Buffalo area by creating a caring environment, increasing hands-on learning opportunities, and providing students with opportunities to achieve great things.”

Jennifer Noble - Assistant Dean for the School of Applied Technology

“I heard from several of our Prattsburgh partners. One thanked me for bringing our future leaders to Prattsburgh. Everyone from the Town Supervisor to the homeowners, who were helped, were appreciative of everything that the students did.”

Joy Overacker - Community Outreach Director and resource development for Steuben County Habitat for Humanity

“The Institute for Public Architecture has supported various kinds of fellowships for architects and artists. Last year they began hosting overnight residencies, and I was fascinated by the opportunity to live and work on Governors Island while working on an independent research project.”

Kevin Hofmann - Assistant Professor of Architecture

“In the shop we take what we learn in the classroom and put it all together. We get customer cars, diagnose them, figure out what is wrong, and return to the customers. Lots of live experience.”

Benjamin Rivera

“This is an exciting time to be part of Alfred State. We have achieved so much in my brief time here. I look forward to working towards the goals of our new strategic plan and continuing the excellent work being done in and out of our classrooms.” 

Dr. Steve Mauro

“Our student activities and orientation team has worked hard to schedule events that will help our new students get acclimated to campus and connect with our clubs and organizations. We have academic, athletic, social, and spiritual events on the calendar. I feel we have something for everyone to enjoy as they get ready for the start of the semester.”

Calsey Bump - Assistant Director of First Year Engagement

“This is a wonderful opportunity for educators to learn from each other so they can grow in their own classrooms. It is also amazing to have these educators on our campus and show them the labs and educational spaces we have available here.”

Jeffrey Stevens - Dean of the School of Applied Technology

“I found a club sport team in my area in high school and fell in love with the entire sport. When I came to Alfred, I met another friend interested in fencing and we started a new club together. It has grown ever since."

Amanda Brady

“I am looking forward to Donna joining our team. Her grants experience and knowledge will complement our team and together we will take our fundraising to the next level to make Alfred State the very best!”

Danielle White - Vice President of Institutional Advancement

“It was amazing to see the bond our alumni have to their Greek brothers and sisters. We had individuals fly in from California, Arizona, and Florida to join us for the event. These connections are so special, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with our Greek alumni and other affinity groups.”

Mary Perkins

Director of Alumni Relations

“Dr. Hunter led the college during such an important time. He started the groundwork of what we are today with the development of bachelor’s degree programs and the building of the Student Development Center, which is so appropriately named after him. I am honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of leaders like Dr. Hunter who are cornerstones of what Alfred State is today.”

Dr. Steve Mauro

The great thing about the major is that it is very customizable. Alongside your general electives you have a lot of options for what courses that you want to take that you think will better your college experience. I find that to be very appealing.”

Aiden Kinney