Campus News

Record number of employers at ASC career fairs

The fall 2018 career fairs drew more employers to both campuses to recruit students than any previous career fairs. Read Article

HistoriCorps names Alfred State College ‘Partner of the Month’

The relationship between Alfred State College and HistoriCorps is a strong one, resulting in both the restoration of historic facilities all around the country and excellent hands-on learning experiences for ASC students. Read Article

UP officers speak at Allegany County SADD Conference

Two officers from the University Police Department at Alfred State College recently presented at this year’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Conference in Scio. Read Article

ASC to show film on future of clean energy

Alfred State College will be screening a documentary titled “Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 in room 107 of the Physical and Health Sciences Building. Read Article

ASC ranked top five in US for students seeking several in-demand majors

With an emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning, Alfred State College students in the School of Applied Technology are well prepared for the jobs they want after only two years of study. In fact, 99 percent have a job immediately after graduation or they continue studies for another degree. Read Article

From Egypt to Allegany County: Alfred State College’s El Sayed has ‘best of both worlds’

“Working here has proved that the reputation actually is real,” El Sayed said. “Everybody is helpful and is working toward a well-defined mission. I love the unity and cohesiveness.” Read Article

ASC prof shares Lumen Prize for Digital Art

Jeremy Speed Schwartz, an associate professor in the Digital Media and Animation Department, was part of a group of artists that recently received a Lumen Prize for Digital Art. Read Article

Pioneer Pride Strong at Homecoming and Family Weekend

Numerous students, alumni, faculty, and staff came out to celebrate and display their Pioneer Pride during Alfred State College’s 2018 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Read Article

Vet tech, HIT programs among top 10 in the nation

Alfred State College (ASC) recently had two of its programs - veterinary technology and health information technology (HIT) – ranked in the top 10 in the nation. In addition, several ranking sites have rated the college highly when comparing all US schools offering these and other programs within the School of Arts and Sciences. Read Article

UB, Alfred State lead effort to bolster clean energy workforce development

“Alfred State College is thrilled to work with UB to meet the needs of the clean energy workforce,” says Kristin Poppo, Alfred State provost. “For years, we have emphasized sustainable practices in applied curricula in the trades and engineering technologies. Together with UB, we can meet all aspects of the emerging clean energy workforce with a pathway for learners, from applied associate degrees all the way up to PhDs in engineering.” Read Article