Campus News

Alfred State gets great marks for graduation, freshman retention rates

A national resource for students has declared, “Alfred State is one of the best in the country” for freshman retention, and has also praised the college for graduation rates of students at risk of not completing their degree. Read Article

Giving back to local veterans

Students have been clearing land and excavating a pond for the Allegany County Vietnam Veterans Organization in Alma. According to Building Trades Department Chair Jack Jones, the three-week project has allowed students to serve local military veterans, while fulfilling their operating time requirements on the bulldozer and excavator for their curriculum. Read Article

Alfred State celebrates new Motorcycle and Power Sports Technology Building

Alfred State is all revved up about its newest facility that enables students to learn about motorcycle and power sports diagnosis and repair.  Read Article

Students tour Incubator Works

A group of  technology management students recently toured Incubator Works in Alfred, where they learned about the importance of incubators to start-up businesses and to the development and launching of new technology products.  Read Article

Students apply skills to restoring cabins at Allegany State Park

For two weeks, 14 students worked on upgrading the cabins, which included foundation stabilization, structural repair, reroofing, siding repair, and painting. Altogether, nine cabins were included in the renovation project, which was a joint collaboration among Alfred State; HistoriCorps; and the New York State (NYS) Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Read Article

‘Reflections’ exhibit explores several genres, themes

A number of astounding paintings by artist Kenneth P. Cobb are being presented in an exhibit titled “Reflections” at the Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery at from now to Oct. 27.  Read Article

Alfred State taking part in SUNY Financial Aid Day

Students/parents can register by going to www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1-800-342-3811. This workshop is open to all prospective college students and their families, including those who do not plan to attend Alfred State. Read Article

Oktoberfest dinner Oct. 5

The cost of the meal is $17 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. No reservations are required. Read Article

Students rally in support of Maintenance of Effort bill at Alfred State

Looking to ensure the continuation of accessible, high-quality education at SUNY and CUNY schools, members of the SUNY Student Assembly recently gathered at Alfred State for a campaign event in support of the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) bill. Read Article

Fitness stations added to Pioneer Trail

The stations now include a balance beam, push-up bar, horizontal ladder/monkey bars, pull-up bars, and a sit-up bar/bench. Read Article