Campus News

Orvis Award winners and dean’s list honors

Alfred State Provost Dr. Kristin Poppo has announced the dean’s list of academically impressive students for spring 2017. 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

New archery club wins national grant

In its inaugural year, the Archers of Alfred earned a grant from USA Archery to assist with long-term program development. Alfred State is one of only 26 clubs in the country to receive a collegiate archery program grant. Read Article

Best in business award to Valerie Nixon

Executive Vice President Valerie Nixon received the Robert J. Wagner Business Officer of the Year Award at the annual conference of the State University of New York Business Officers Association (SUBOA). While Nixon serves as president of SUBOA, association members kept it a secret to surprise Nixon with their highest award. Read Article

Promotions announced

Alfred State recently announced promotions for faculty and staff. Read Article

Leadership Allegany Welcomes Alfred State as New Program Partner

Alfred State has long been faithful in sending participants and having employee representatives serve on the steering committee of the leadership program. This partnership will add Jonathan Hilsher, director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Alfred State, as a co-chair with Phyllis Gaerte, alumni and engagement director at Houghton College. Read Article

Retirees announced at recognition luncheon

Retirees of Alfred State were honored recently at the college’s annual recognition luncheon. Read Article

Alfred State honors 45-year employee

SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor James Grillo, Business Department, was honored recently for 45 years of service.  Read Article

Alfred State honors 40-year employees

Those employees honored for 40 years included Sandra Gerling-Yelle, professor emeritus, Business Department; Barbara Greil, librarian, Library Services; and Charles Neal, associate vice president, Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Read Article

Alfred State honors 35-year employee

Larry Fox received a rosewood clock/weather station and a certificate to commemorate the occasion. Read Article

Cowburn receives Freshman Advocate Award

​Cowburn was passionately nominated by a student who credits him with “pulling her out of the academic ashes to rise up toward success.” Read Article