Student & Faculty Success

Sorrento Studio students propose improvement to an elementary school

Fri, Jul 11th, 2025

“Civic engagement projects are an excellent way to assist our community partners, both in Allegany County and abroad, while giving the students exposure to real-world projects and stakeholders."

Professor William Dean

Alfred State brings home four medals from SkillsUSA National Championships

Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025

“What a successful trip for our students. They not only showed the skills they have learned in our classrooms and labs, but they represented the Alfred State very well. I am extremely proud of their efforts.”

Jeff Stevens

Architecture students present their designs for Rochester’s El Camino Vision Plan

Tue, Jun 24th, 2025

“This was most students’ first time designing a building for affordable housing. Students understood that their proposals would impact the community in a big way and took on the challenge of utilizing an existing historic building that could showcase the rich history of El Camino.”

EB Joyce

Pioneers ready to compete at SkillsUSA National Championships

Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025

"I’m incredibly proud of these students and the drive they’ve shown since winning at the NYS Championships. Their energy, talent, and hard work have been outstanding, and I can’t wait to see them shine. I know they’ll represent Alfred State with pride and excellence!"

Dr. Carrie Cokely

Chiaino and Vlakancic honored with Leadership Award

Fri, Jun 20th, 2025

Jennifer Chiaino, a dispatcher at University Police, and Alan Vlakancic, an assistant professor in the Architecture and Design Department were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award.

Spring Dean’s list honors 755 Alfred State students

Tue, Jun 17th, 2025

Congratulations to the 755 Alfred State students that earned Dean's List honors this Spring.

Aquilina, Cady, and Willson honored with Advising Award

Tue, Jun 17th, 2025

A trio of Alfred State faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Faculty Advising Award. Tony Aquilina (Assistant Professor Business), Stephen Cady (Instructor Building Trades), and Breanna Willson (Assistant Professor Nursing).

Professor Dean serves as a featured speaker at DBIA Conference

Tue, Jun 10th, 2025

“I was honored to be given the opportunity to highlight SUNY Alfred State College, the department’s programs, and student activities such as the design-build team."

William Dean

Architecture students excel in HOME Competition

Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025

Third-year Alfred State architecture students studying at the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy, participated in the eighth annual HOME Competition developed and coordinated by architect and author Duo Dickinson, FAIA. 

Pioneer Awards given to Abbey, Haley, and Thomas

Fri, May 30th, 2025

Alfred State’s Julie Abbey, Bob Haley, and Zeda Thomas were honored with Pioneer Awards at the annual Recognition Celebration.