Campus News

Pioneer PROfiles - Tara Smith

“I touch many aspects of construction which requires knowledge of pretty much every facet of construction. I am involved with projects from the time that they bid to the time that they are completed. Without my degrees from Alfred, I would not have that foundation.”  Tara Smith Read Article

Alfred State celebrates the opening of the Walter Sass Surveying Lab

"I am very impressed with what is going on here and very honored to be part of this college. We will continue to try to recruit Alfred State students and continue to be a friend to the college.” Walter Sass, '78 Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Will Banner

“They look out for your best interest. If you are a worker, they have your back all the time. We have so much equipment to work with here and the teachers really fight for us and make us feel supported.” Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Ruok'Tain Williams

“The professors have been the driving force behind me. When I did not believe in myself, they were there telling me to keep working. They helped me gain more confidence.” Ruok'Tain Williams Read Article

Alfred State featured in Higher Education Review magazine

“Alfred State stands as a testament to the enduring value of agricultural education. After scrutinizing the top universities and colleges in USA, Higher Education Review has selected the top performers who have showcased exceptional academic expertise." Jantha Evangeline, editor of Higher Education Review. Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Angie Jimenez

“I got this gut feeling that this was going to be a good fit for me. I found a new family, I found my dance team girls, my nursing program and my professors are amazing.” Angie Jimenez Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Brandon Clark

“I love the labs that we get to apply what we were learning in the classrooms. Working on projects with other classmates really helped instill what I learned from the professors. The professors really care about your education and will help you any wat that they can.” Brandon Clark Read Article

Pair of Pioneers place at SkillsUSA National Championships

“This group of students represented the college well. It is always amazing to be part of such a large competition with high school and college students competing and showing what they can do in such a wide variety of competitions and the students always shine as strong Pioneers. I look forward to this trip every year.” Dean Jeff Stevens Read Article

Independence Day – July 4th

 I ask the college community to reflect and remember the true meaning of the day. We celebrate the heroes that fought for the freedoms that we enjoy every day, and we thank those that continue to protect those freedoms today. Read Article

“Fore”ward Thinking

“I was an average student in high school and did not have any lofty ambitions. The idea of a two-year school appealed to me; a two-year degree seemed more doable. I applied to Cobleskill and Alfred and was accepted at both. I was not familiar with Western, NY so going to Alfred seemed like a new frontier to me.” Gregory Haeseler, '78   Read Article