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Equal opportunities in education and in contracts

Alfred State has once again met a goal set by SUNY for 30 percent or more of its discretionary spending to be with minority- and women-owned business enterprises. Greenthal described how difficult it can be to effectively encourage these new vendors, while juggling additional priorities. Read Article

Winter concert to take place Dec. 2

The Performing Arts Department would like to invite you, your family, and friends to a free combined vocal and instrumental music winter concert on Friday, Dec. 2, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center’s Cappadonia Auditorium. Read Article

‘Spirit of Unity’ event brings together Alfred State community

The college’s “Spirit of Unity” event invited all in attendance to socialize, decompress, and fill out a postcard beginning with “Dear America: I hope” stating their hope and vision for making the country better. Read Article

Business professor, retired judge Damrath meets with Honors Program students

Following a brief explanation of the local, county, and state court systems, Damrath, first elected in 1989, told students of the satisfaction he felt serving as judge in the same community for nearly three decades. Read Article

Students learn self-defense in Rape Aggression Defense class

The course was hosted by the University Police Department and taught by Officer Corwin Mackney and Campus Public Safety Officer Jennifer Chiaino, both of whom are nationally certified RAD instructors. Read Article

RISE program earns Alfred State Community Partner of the Year award

“The students and staff involved with this program are wonderful to work with,” Melanie Ryan said. “I am delighted with the success of the RISE program here at Alfred State and look forward to celebrating our first graduating class from this program this spring.” Read Article

ACES celebrating 70th anniversary

ACES provides dining services, campus bookstores, transportation, vending, and laundry services at Alfred State. The organization also owns and manages the Lake Lodge in Alfred Station.  Read Article

Alfred State named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List

Dr. Skip Sullivan said, “Our college is proud to be named a Military Friendly® School for the seventh straight year, and to be recognized for our commitment to providing veterans and their families with the means and resources they need to achieve their educational and professional goals.” Read Article

Employers rate Alfred State business grads a wise investment

The college’s reputation for producing job-ready candidates continues to spread, and many employers are finding graduates from the Business Department eager and ready to contribute to their teams.  Read Article

MacKenzie Makeover ‘moving along smoothly’

According to Glenn Brubaker, director of Facilities Operations, the demolition work on phase one of the MacKenzie Makeover project is about 60 percent complete after the physical work on the facility started in early October. Read Article