Campus News

Alfred State alum, Paychex founder Tom Golisano authors new book

An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader, Golisano graduated from Alfred State in 1962 with a degree in general business management. In 1971, he founded Paychex, a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefit outsourcing solutions for more than a half-million small and medium-sized businesses. Read Article

Mardi Gras dinner set for Feb. 25 on the Wellsville campus

Proceeds will benefit culinary student scholarships. No reservations will be accepted. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Wood at 607-587-3170. Read Article

Alfred State Esports team earns gold at Empire State Winter Games

“It was amazing to watch my team move as one and think like one,” Austin Clay said. “The teamwork and coordination from the players are what carried us to victory.” Read Article

Several honored with Spirit of Service Awards

Alfred State Residence Director Robert Privitera was presented with the 2020 Alfred State Faculty/Staff Spirit of Service Award at the 10th annual Celebration of Service Ceremony. Read Article

Alfred State archers earn top honors at national tournament

A new component of the event was a national collegiate tournament featuring archers from across the country. Alfred State archers took two top honors, netting first-place finishes in both the men’s open and men’s hunter categories. Read Article

Architecture students present at ATP Conference in Washington

Alfred State College recently joined 13 other Appalachian-based colleges and universities at the 19th annual Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) Symposium in Washington, DC, to present The Urban Design Studio’s community visualization study of the village of Bolivar. Read Article

Emeritus Professor Morgan speaks at 11th Annual Burns Supper

Morgan’s talk focused on Burns’ young life in Ayrshire, Scotland, and influences on the poet in the years before he became a celebrated figure, first in Scotland and, in a short time, in Europe and the United States. Read Article

Scholars return for start of new semester

Among those returning were hundreds of scholars who made the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. To be listed, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours for the semester and earned a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0. Read Article

Business programs granted accreditation

Programs now accredited by IACBE include: business administration (AS), marketing (AAS), sport management (AS), accounting (AAS), financial planning (BBA), technology management (BBA), business administration (BBA), and sport management (BBA). Read Article

Project Prom Dress to be held March 22

“Every year, we have the pleasure of working with local school districts in Allegany and surrounding counties to offer these gowns and accessories free of charge to girls in need in order to make their prom night less of a financial burden,” said Sandra Burdick, event concierge at Alfred State. Read Article