Campus News

New STARTUP-NY business linked to Alfred State formed

Sponsored by Alfred State, TDG Wood Products, LTD will manufacture a new line of micro/micron cooking wood chips under the brand name SmokinLicious® Gourmet Wood Products. The cooking wood chips will be new products and trademarked as Minuto and Piccolo Chips, respectively. Read Article

New SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society chapter formed

Headquartered out of Colorado State University, the honor society was funded by an ACE/Wal-Mart Foundation Success for Veterans Grant. SALUTE is the first national honor society established for student veterans and military in two-year and four-year institutions of higher education. Read Article

Alfred State advances to 19th among top regional colleges in North by U.S. News & World Report

For the ninth consecutive year, Alfred State has made the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, tying for 19th among the top regional colleges in the North for 2016, up from 22nd a year ago. Read Article

Alfred State welcomes new employees

Alfred State recently welcomed more than 30 new faculty and staff members. Read Article

Students depart for Semester in the South to aid struggling communities

Taking part in the Semester in the South this year are Brock Delgato, of Clarence; Kyle Parish, of Buffalo; James Friedeborn, of Ithaca; Jake Baran, of Clarence; Brian Mitchell, of Derby; Kevin Rogers, of Frewsburg; Kayla Miller, of Bronx; and Cody Marvin, of Bath. Read Article

Alfred State welcomes new students for 2015-2016 academic year

Pat Fogarty, College Council chair, told students, “There is more that you can do here than I could ever think of mentioning, but please, please get involved. My message is very simple: Join. Be doers. Go outside of yourself. Push the envelope. And then, you will be what Alfred State is all about: Pioneers.” Watch the time-lapse video. Read Article

Hinkle Memorial Library to celebrate 50th anniversary

From 9-11 a.m. Sept. 12, as part of Homecoming/Family Weekend, the library will host an informal reception, during which time staff will be present to answer questions about the Hinkle Memorial Library Historical Exhibit in the gallery and to reminisce about the library and campus over the past 50 years. A complimentary continental breakfast will also be provided during this time. Read Article

Homecoming/Family Weekend to take place Sept. 10-13

“The weekend is all about bringing friends together to share stories and reminisce, as well as creating new memories, remembering the past, and celebrating the future,” said Colleen Argentieri, director of Alumni Relations and co-chair of the Homecoming/Family Weekend Committee. “It’s going to be a terrific weekend and we are expecting another record attendance.” Read Article

Dr. Kellogg authors new book, 'Barry Baskerville Traps a Thief'

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State, is the author of a new book titled “Barry Baskerville Traps a Thief.” The book, intended for young readers between the ages of six and 10, features color illustrations by noted Hawaiian artist Gary Kato. Read Article

President Sullivan to Alfred State employees: 'You are the heroes of this college'

The president began by talking to faculty and staff about superheroes they may have admired as a child, such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. He then showed a 3-D video featuring several Alfred State employees talking about who their favorite superhero was, and who their heroes are now. Read Article