Academics

Pioneer Summer Adventures – Summer League baseball

Fri, Sep 6th, 2024

“My favorite part of the experience was working with the guys and experiencing a different side of sports. I was thrown into the fire and had to act quickly in many different situations for the first time. I learned about what goes on behind the scenes and had opportunities to collaborate with the local high school choir, Dansville Special Olympics, and many local businesses.”

Jenna George

Francine Staba named Dean for Academic Support and Student Success

Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024

“As a long-time employee of the college, I am honored and excited to continue the important work of serving our students and the campus community in this new role. I look forward to being afforded the opportunity to explore and lead initiatives that will improve the student experience, support their academic success, and increase student retention.” 

Francine Staba

Alfred State Culinary Arts to host Pulled Pork BBQ drive-thru dinner

Fri, Aug 30th, 2024

The Alfred State College (ASC) Culinary Arts department will host a drive-thru barbecue dinner on Thursday, Sept. 12.

Alfred State staff to present at Middle States Conference

Wed, Aug 28th, 2024

“Dr. Jacobs was instrumental in our campus-wide effort to present how Alfred State has a strong financial and strategic focus for educational and operational excellence. By inviting her to present, I believe MSCHE recognizes how Bridget is one of our star players on the ASC team to show what the college does and how we do it.” 

Dr Steve Mauro

Alfred State welcomes new employees

Tue, Aug 27th, 2024

Alfred State College (ASC) is excited to announce the addition of forty-nine new faculty and staff members. The new members of the ASC community were announced during Dr. Steve Mauro’s semester opening address.

Pioneer PROfiles - Satchel Page

Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024

“Being a leader in and out of the classroom was important to me and helped me get my first break in sports. I also learned accountability and how to expand my network while I was at Alfred.”

Satchel Page

Alfred State welcomes newest class of Pioneers

Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024

“I remember when I first got here all I wanted to do was pass my classes and leave. I wanted to fly under the radar and chill. I realized nothing good comes without change. All my friends and experiences on campus have proven that. I would encourage you to embrace change, instead of fearing it.” 

Isaiah Dempson

ASC faculty recognize how poverty impacts students

Fri, Aug 16th, 2024

 “As part of our Professional Development Week we try to avail our faculty opportunities to learn more about our students and where they are coming from. The simulation allowed our faculty to participate and understand better what some of our students’ lives may be like outside of college and it gives us opportunity to have conversations in the classroom.” 

Danyelle O'Brien

ASC Alum Patricia Orsini Nilsen shines on the world stage

Mon, Aug 12th, 2024

Patricia Orsini Nilsen, ’95, represented the United States and brought home a pair of gold medals at the Intersteno Congress in Katowice, Poland.

Pioneer Summer Adventures – The Great Race

Thu, Aug 8th, 2024

“Having to trust the other guys on the team when we worked on the truck in a parking lot every night or trusting our navigator was crucial for our success in the race.”  

Carter Polhamus