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Alfred State awarded grant from High Needs Nursing Fund by SUNY

"The awards from this round of funding will help ensure our students receive the world-class education and training they deserve so they can thrive in their future careers in healthcare.” - Chancellor John B. King Jr. Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Gabriella Thurmond

“I’ve gained a lot of good mentors, and some are even references for my graduate school applications.” - Gabriella Thurmond Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Kayla Beaver

“I like Alfred, it's a small community like my high school. Everybody gets along very well. At some schools you are in the lab once or twice a week but here you are in the lab every single day.” - Kayla Beaver Read Article

Alfred State architecture alums giving back to their profession

"It is deeply gratifying to see so many graduates serving on local chapter boards of the American Institute of Architects. It is evidence of our department’s strong ties to the professional community in Western and Central New York and our programs’ focus on civic engagement.” - William Dean Read Article

Archery team shines at Lancaster Classic and Eastern Collegiate Trophy Tournament

“Our athletes rose to the occasion and we’re incredibly proud of the way they represented Alfred State.” - Greg Sammons Read Article

Former Interim President John B. Clark passes away

Dr. John B. Clark, who served as Interim President of Alfred State from June 2006-2007, passed away on January 2, 2026. Read Article

Spaghetti Dinner set for Feb. 26

The Alfred State College (ASC) Culinary Arts department will host a spaghetti dinner on February 26 at the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus. Proceeds of the event will benefit the program’s scholarship fund. Read Article

Design-Build team finishes third in the nation

“This is the second time in three years that Alfred State has placed in the top three nationally in this competition...The student’s work ethic, collaboration, and level of preparation were exceptional, and I was impressed with both their submissions and the final presentation,” - Bill Dean Read Article

2026 Alfred State Police Academy dates set

Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.” Scott Richardson Read Article

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us, “Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” These words underscore a powerful truth: each of us has the capacity to make a meaningful difference through our actions and our commitment to others. At Alfred State, we can live out this call to service every day. Read Article