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Chemistry faculty member discovers interesting properties of metal surfaces

While working with theoretical computations, Physical and Life Sciences Assistant Professor Scott Simpson noticed that copper interacted with an organic molecule called p-benzoquinonemonoimine in a different way compared to some other metals. This led to a hypothesis that copper actually strengthens the bonds of the molecule. Read Article

National Volunteer Week events planned

Giving back to the community and helping others are strongly focused on at Alfred State, and as a result, the college has a number of events planned for National Volunteer Week April 10-16. Read Article

Matt Heller promoted to chief of police

President Dr. Skip Sullivan has appointed Matt Heller chief of the State University Police at Alfred State effective April 7. Read Article

Two Alfred State students receive 2016 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence

The two Alfred State students who received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence were Katelynn Andera, a forensic science technology major from Ellicottville; and Anna Campbell, a technology management student from Geneseo. Read Article

New student applications up 17 percent

“We are extremely pleased to see this growing interest and heightened enthusiasm for our college from prospective students,” said Deborah Goodrich, associate vice president for Enrollment Management. “While the standards for admission have increased over the years, so too have the number of applicants.” Read Article

Schools compete at Alfred State for 2016 SkillsUSA Postsecondary Championship

The 2016 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship, held mainly on Alfred State’s Wellsville campus, pitted 60 students from two schools against each other in one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases of career and technical aptitude. Read Article

Hundreds to compete in Northeast Woodsmen’s Conclave at Alfred State April 22-23

Approximately 300 competitors from 40 teams and 16 schools will be taking part in the 70th Annual Northeast Woodsmen’s Conclave April 22-23 at Alfred State. Read Article

Students volunteer out-of-state during spring break

From March 13-19, a group of 13 students worked alongside Horry County Habitat for Humanity in Myrtle Beach, SC, assisting in the ReStore thrift store and helping a family to build a new home. Read Article

Dr. Kellogg authors story for sports fans

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State, is the author of a story appearing in a new book for sports fans titled “All American Sports Stories” (Airship 27, 2016). Read Article

Professor, Marine veteran speaks to Honors Program students

SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and longtime member of Alfred State’s Business Department Jim Grillo met March 24 with members of the college’s Honors Program to share some of his experiences in the Vietnam War. Read Article