School of Architecture, Management, & Engineering Technology - News

“I am pleased to be returning to this role and to be assisting an incredibly active, dynamic, and engaged group of students and faculty.”

William Dean 

Alfred State’s Katie Petix (Bloomfield, NY) was recognized with the Simultaneous Award in the competition for her entry “A Place to Dwell.” Petix’s proposal, recently featured in Architype, the digital magazine of AIA Connecticut, was located on the Bay of Naples, Italy, and was comprised of “six 600 square foot homes woven into a multi-story model of elegant efficiency.”

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Award at the annual Recognition Celebration.

Alfred State Director of Accounting and Controls Peter McClain and Professor and Coordinator of the Construction Management program Dr. Reza Yadollahi were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award. 

Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony.

“These designations allow me to bring my experience into the classroom. I am working to introduce new courses that are in demand in the industry. We have several employers who consistently seek out our students for both internships and job opportunities.”

Holly Chase

“Such an experience develops a fully evolved worldview for students. This is important because they will soon be employed and interacting with a wide diversity of people and cultures. Changes half a world away also impact economies and American society at lightning speed. Providing opportunities like this as part of what they’ve learned at Alfred State positions our students to be more adaptive and prepared for great success.”

Dr. Steven Mauro

Alfred State College President

"This was a great opportunity for our students to work on a project like this. The artwork looks great on the bus shelters and we look forward to collaborating on similar projects around campus in the future.”

Lawrence Neuberger

Digital Media and Animation Chair and Professor

Gary Moore ’76 and Christiana Mehmel ’19 were honored for bringing distinction to their alma mater and to themselves through their outstanding personal and professional achievements. Moore was named the 2023 Alfred State Distinguished Alumni while Mehmel was named the 2023 Alfred State Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner. 

“Student success is at the core of everything we do, and I am honored to celebrate students from 63 SUNY campuses who are receiving this year’s Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence."

John B. King, Jr.

SUNY Chancellor