Civic Engagement

Peter McClain and Reza Yadollahi honored with Leadership through Civic Engagement award

Alfred State Director of Accounting and Controls Peter McClain and Professor and Coordinator of the Construction Management program Dr. Reza Yadollahi were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award.  Read Article

Alfred State hosts Special Olympic Spectacular

Alfred State hosted the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Spectacular on Friday. The event, which has won numerous NCAA and NACDA awards over the years, is organized by the athletic department and is run by coaches, student-athletes, and countless volunteers from across the college community. Read Article

Group of Electrical and Culinary Arts students prepare and serve dinner at Ronald McDonald House

“I wanted to give back because my family had to stay at the Ronald McDonald House when I was sick and again when my brother was sick, me when I was in the 10th grade and when my brother was in 4th grade.”   Rebekka Jones - Culinary Arts Student Read Article

Alfred State College designated a voter friendly campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project

“This designation is an extension of Alfred State’s focus on preparing students for successfully career and purposeful lives. We will continue to promote initiatives like this that support student civic leadership and informed, active community engagement.” Cyan Corwine Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Read Article

Gabriel Cooks honored as a Newman Civic Fellow

“It humbles me not only to serve others without expecting reimbursement but also to be able to motivate those around me to help others and to understand and respect counterparts in different aspects of their lives.” Gabriel Cooks Read Article

Alfred State celebrates Douglass Day

“So much care has been put into creating a meaningful engagement opportunity by the Douglass Day organizers and their efforts have resulted in an incredible crowdsourced initiative that broadens perspectives and invites an international community to explore and digitally preserve important narratives." Cyan Corwine - Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Read Article

Project Prom Dress to be held April 8

“You don’t need a certain dress or style to be beautiful – you have the power to make any dress, no matter the shape or size, look gorgeous on you,” commented Marina Miketish on behalf of her fellow sisters of Delta Chi Omega. “This event ties in so well with our other philanthropy project, Project Pearl, which teaches Love Your Body, Love Yourself.” Read Article

Alfred State teaches CPR class in honor of Denny Kellington

“CPR is the first step to saving someone’s life. The quicker we can get to someone to save them the better chance of survival they have. As an UP officer, we are certified every other year and we train yearly in these skills. There is a good need for training like this right now. It makes me feel good that I can teach people and help people prepare themselves for the future.” Read Article

University Police and Athletic Department to participate in 3,000 pushup challenge

The Alfred State College University Police are teaming up with the ASC Athletic Department and the Alfred Fire Department to participate in the 3,000 pushup challenge. Read Article

Alfred State assists Remote Area Medical Clinic in Belmont

Alfred State students and faculty will be involved in the Remote Area Medical (RAM) free clinic at Genesee Valley Central School on September 24-25.  Read Article