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Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany connects students to local communities

The sixth annual Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany day of service event, held on Saturday, Oct. 28, was a success, as 250 student volunteers from Alfred University, Alfred State College, and Houghton College engaged in community service projects throughout Allegany County. Read Article

Educators, industry pros discuss STEM, skills gap, workforce economy

More than 60 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educators and industry professionals gathered for a forum at Alfred State recently to explore the economic future of western New York, closing the skills gap, and increasing interest in STEM fields. Read Article

Festa Italiana meal to benefit veterans group

Festa Italiana dinner is from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus. The cost of the meal is $17 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Read Article

No. 1 US college for court reporting

When considering colleges, many students are searching not only for the right school but also for the right career path. Alfred State College (ASC) is ranked near the top of the class when students search for several degrees in architecture, design, and business. Read Article

Dr. Kellogg authors article on joys of hunting

Kellogg's contribution is a personal memoir titled “Mossberg Memories,” in which he describes the joy of hunting experiences shared with his brother for more than half a century. He notes that Allegany County is a sporting paradise for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, boating, hunting, and fishing. Read Article

Workforce forum addresses skills gap

The Future Workforce Forum: Closing the Middle Skills STEM Gap, a regional conversation about Western New York’s economic future, will take place Friday, Oct. 27,  from 1-4 p.m., at Alfred State's Student Leadership Center. Read Article

Alfred State continues to corral fun events for Homecoming

Alfred State Pioneers and their families saddled up this year for yet another fun and successful Homecoming and Family Weekend celebration, which featured, among other highlights, the college’s first bulls and barrels rodeo. Read Article

Alfred State gets great marks for graduation, freshman retention rates

A national resource for students has declared, “Alfred State is one of the best in the country” for freshman retention, and has also praised the college for graduation rates of students at risk of not completing their degree. Read Article

Giving back to local veterans

Students have been clearing land and excavating a pond for the Allegany County Vietnam Veterans Organization in Alma. According to Building Trades Department Chair Jack Jones, the three-week project has allowed students to serve local military veterans, while fulfilling their operating time requirements on the bulldozer and excavator for their curriculum. Read Article

Alfred State celebrates new Motorcycle and Power Sports Technology Building

Alfred State is all revved up about its newest facility that enables students to learn about motorcycle and power sports diagnosis and repair.  Read Article