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University Police raises money for ACCORD and Cancer Services

Recently, Lt. Kris Bianchi and Communications Specialist Jaime Howe led an effort that raised more than $300 for the ACCORD Community Action Angels program, which helps community members in need of housewares, school supplies, personal care items, and holiday assistance. Read Article

Hunt Seat Team riding high after great season

Led by Captain Danielle Verplank, business administration, Marion, the team earned a total of nine ribbons, while showing at Cornell University (twice), Rochester Institute of Technology, and Nazareth College.  Read Article

De-Stress Fest helps Alfred State students relax before finals

Named the “De-Stress Fest,” this event took place in the Student Leadership Center and featured a number of festivities, including live music by Residence Director Rob Privitera, a free hot chocolate bar, therapy dogs from Therapy Dogs International, Legos, bracelet-making, free food, free T-shirts, and much more. Read Article

NFTA donates bus to Alfred State for hands-on learning opportunity

Students in Alfred State College’s heavy equipment: truck and diesel technician program are now able to take their applied learning to the next level thanks to a recent bus donation by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA).  Read Article

ASC students inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success

More than a dozen Alfred State College students recently became members of the National Society of Leadership and Success during an induction ceremony held in the Orvis Activities Center Auditorium. Read Article

MCAA names Alfred State its newest student chapter

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) recently welcomed Alfred State College as its 59th student chapter. Read Article

Alfred State student attends Michelle Obama’s live book tour in Brooklyn

“I would not have wanted to spend my birthday any other way,” she said. “I got to see the former first lady in person! Not many can say that.” Read Article

Unique agricultural automation major offered

Classes for this unique new associate degree program, titled agricultural automation and robotics, will begin in the fall 2019. Students in this major, the only one of its kind in the US, will receive hands-on experience with automated milking equipment, as well as class work in both agriculture and engineering. Read Article

Dr. Tezak receives Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Edward Tezak, a SUNY distinguished service professor emeritus of Alfred State College, was recently presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles. Read Article

NYSSSA School of Media Arts coming to Alfred State College this summer

This program is set to take place July 13 through Aug. 9 at Alfred State and is open to students in grades eight through 12 throughout New York State. Read Article