School of Arts and Sciences - News & Events

While learning skills and using equipment just like the pros, students in the School of Arts and Sciences have tons of activities, events, and are making news. The most recent stories are listed in reverse chronological order.

Dr. Kellogg authors article in Paperback Parade

Wed, Feb 2nd, 2022

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of Paperback Parade. The article, titled “William Faulkner: Mystery Writer,” critiques Faulkner's “Knight's Gambit,” a collection of six mystery stories.

Agriculture program featured by Country Folks magazine

Mon, Jan 24th, 2022

Country Folks, a weekly publication serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic agriculture industries featured Alfred State College’s Center for Organic Sustainable Agriculture (COSA).

Meet the Students - Riley Mucher

Tue, Dec 14th, 2021

“The dual degree nursing program was exactly what I was looking for. The program design allows you to get your associates within three years, take your boards, and start working. Then, you only have one year left to earn your bachelor’s degree.” 

ASC’s Farrell Named SUNY EOP Student Ambassador

Tue, Nov 9th, 2021

Janel Farrell, an Alfred State human services management major, is one of the inaugural class of EOP Student Ambassadors. Farrell is one of 21 students from 20 different SUNY campuses to be part of the program.

ASC Alum Jill Elston Receives American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Award

Wed, Oct 27th, 2021

Jill Elston, a 2010 Alfred State College (ASC) graduate of the Vet Tech program, is the recipient of the 2021 American Human Hero Veterinary Nurse Award.

Nicole Davis receives Alfred State Student Advocate Award

Thu, Aug 26th, 2021

Alfred State College has recognized Nicole Davis, assistant professor of mathematics, as a recipient of its Student Advocate Award.

Alfred State offers computed tomography and MRI certificate programs

Mon, Jul 26th, 2021

Alfred State College is excited to announce the addition of two new certificate programs in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), both of which are designed to help working imaging professionals advance their careers and skills sets. 

Nicole DiRado receives Alfred State Student Advocate Award

Mon, May 3rd, 2021

Alfred State College recently presented Nicole DiRado, an assistant professor in the Physical and Life Sciences Department, with the Student Advocate Award.

Alfred State College holds virtual poetry reading

Mon, Apr 12th, 2021

Dozens of Alfred State College (ASC) Pioneers came together recently to share, listen, and reflect during a virtual poetry reading held on Microsoft Teams.

ASC nursing students assist at vaccination clinics

Tue, Mar 30th, 2021

Dozens of Alfred State College (ASC) nursing students recently rolled up some sleeves and got to work helping out at several Allegany County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics.