School of Arts and Sciences

Pioneer PROfiles - Gianna Gotte

“My professors are student oriented. They make you very comfortable asking questions. They go above and beyond to help you and make sure you understand things.  I have never felt like I couldn’t go to my professor for something.” Read Article

Meet the Students - Ashley Ameis

“My favorite part of the program is all the hands-on experience you get and the skilled clinical instructors that go with you to the facilities. You always have someone who is there to guide you and show you the right way to do things.” Ashley Ameis Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles- Mattison Buckley

“At first, I was more interested in getting an associate degree and then I met my incredible advisor who swayed me into switching into the four-year program. I have learned so much from my professors. Criminal justice is so broad, there is so many different opportunities in it.” Mattison Buckley Read Article

Herman family make gift to increase scholarship funding

“It is important to help others. Everyone has different things in life that they want to be a benefactor for. I do not think there was ever a doubt that we wanted to do something substantial to continue to help the best we can.” Russell Herman Read Article

Students shine at poetry reading

“We had a great showing with a wide variety of original poetry.This is one of our department’s favorite evenings, and I was so impressed by our students’ creativity and courage." Travis Matteson  English & Humanities Chair Read Article

Dr. Baltimore speaks with virology class

"The rare opportunity for my virology students to interact with Dr. David Baltimore, a scientist whose work has provided an understanding of and subsequently shaped so many aspects of modern science, including pharmaceuticals, is one which I hope will inspire my students to know that they each can achieve anything they want to in life if they work hard and follow their true passion." Professor Stephen Bauer Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Ashley Clemente

“I am involved in a lot, and it feels good to help. In the spaces I have been, we have been able to create a community or family. It is important to give back to people who give to you. I have gained a lot from my experiences at Alfred State.” Ashley Clemente Read Article

Over 700 students experience Alfred State programs at VAST event

“We have students from all over Western New York and from as far away as the other side of Syracuse here. This is not a typical kind of open house. Most of the activities are interactive so they got to experience soldering, driving excavators, wiring electrical circuits, and judging dairy cows. There were forty activities and almost every department on campus was involved.” Phil Schroeder Chair of the Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department Read Article

Ashley Clemente named a SUNY EOP Ambassador

“For more than 50 years, the Educational Opportunity Program has served as a guiding light toward upward mobility and student success for those who may not have had a clear path to college. Our EOP student ambassadors, many the first in their families to go to college, are a testament to what can be achieved with the support provided by the EOP." SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. Read Article

No. 1 ranked SUNY Regional College Alfred State grows enrollment by 20 percent in an extremely competitive higher education market

"We couldn’t be more pleased with all of our newest Pioneers as we continue to attract students from a wider geographic area and a more diverse student population." Dr. Steve Mauro Read Article