Business

Digital Marketing career pathways on the rise

"Discussing career pathways with regional high schools and guidance counselors was a priority because many students have limited exposure to business-related career opportunities. Digital is the future for GenZ down to Gen Beta. A marketing degree pathway with an emphasis in this area allows students the flexibility to go into any industry they choose." Read Article

Alfred State students to work Buffalo Bills games at Highmark Stadium

“Working inside a state-of-the-art professional sport facility gives our students invaluable hands-on experience in guest experience, hospitality, facility operations, and customer service." - Tony Aquilina Read Article

Summer Stories: A Ripken Experience

“My experience at Alfred State prepared me well and gave me a solid foundation. I was able to apply many of the skills I learned in the classroom to real-time situations throughout the internship.” - Jenna George Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Justin Nix

“My favorite part of my major is the professors. They are very friendly and personal. They ask if you need anything and you can always talk to them. They have a lot of personal experience so with that knowledge it’s a great to learn from them.” - Justin Nix Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Ty Kunzer-Borrelli

"The smaller classes give you more one-on-one time with your professors and help you build strong relationships with your peers." - Ty Kunzer-Borrelli Read Article

Two Business Classes participate in international COIL projects

“The true value of COIL is turning a regular classroom into a global space where textbook concepts become lived experiences." - Dr. Tamanna Kabir Read Article

Elijah Adams to be honored with the Esposito Award

Alfred State senior Elijah Adams has been named one of the two recipients of the Eastern Athletic Communication Association (EAST-COMM) Esposito Award. Read Article

Pair of Alfred State teams win prize money at sixth annual AHA Competition

Two Alfred State teams earned prize money at the sixth annual AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition hosted at Houghton University. Alfred State had four teams present pitches to the panel of judges. Read Article

Alfred AMA student chapter members attend International Collegiate Conference

“The conference provided our members with the opportunity to network with employers outside of the NY area, engage with students from across the country, and see what type of competitions we can enter for the future." - Susan Gorman Read Article

Adams receives Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence

“If you had told me back in high school when I was failing all my classes and constantly getting kicked out of class that I was going to one day be honored with an award for academic excellence and achievement in college, I would've  said that I am probably not the type of guy who would receive such a thing.” - Elijah Adams Read Article