The success of Alfred State has been fueled by the generosity of so many. Alumni, community partners, and friends aid the college’s mission of delivering hands-on learning that prepares in-demand and involved students.
The launch of the college’s public phase of the largest comprehensive campaign in school history highlighted 2025. The Unleashing Potential campaign strives to raise $40 million to support current and future Pioneers. The college celebrated raising $32 million at the launch event and then celebrated a $1 million gift from Bill, ’84, and Rhoda Goodrich that has helped the college near 88% of the overall goal ($35.2 million).
Grants and scholarships have aided in raising support.
- Funding from the National Science Foundation through an Advanced Technological Education grant will help Alfred State develop a robotic and automation technician pathway for the agricultural and industrial sectors.
- Alumnus Jason Van Zeilen, ’92, and his employer Hamilton Stern Construction created a scholarship to help the next generation of students build their future.
- A connection to the Wellsville community and a desire to give back, fuel Tom and Dottie Kelsey and the Kelsey Naylor Family Foundation to assist students in the School of Applied Technology through a Tool Fund.
Annual events brought friends of the college together to raise funds and to learn what is happening around campus.
- The alumni reunion in June highlighted the impact of Gary Hill, ’77, James Smith, ’77, and Christine Reynolds, ’07 and ’15, to the college, their organizations, and their communities.
- The Pioneer Drive for the Development fund raised more the $25,000 while the Class of 1978 and the Buffalo Alumni Chapter hosted another successful Alfred Open at Springville Country Club.
- Over 800 donors came together to make the annual Day of Giving a major success. $344,025 was raised in a single day to support the college.
Excitement and anticipation are high as Alfred State enters 2026.