This spring, Alfred State had the chance to honor five alumni for their accomplishments since graduation from the college. Congratulations to Walter Sass, '78, Cassandra Bull, ’16, Katelyn Miller, ’22, Paul Pebbles, ’90, and Ann Pettibone-Domingos, ’01.
Sass awarded Honorary Degree
Alfred State College 1978 graduate Walter Sass was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the State University of New York. Sass is a respected leader in his field, a first-generation college graduate, and a generous community advocate.
Sass’s contributions to Alfred State are extensive, including nearly $120,000 in donations of cutting-edge surveying equipment, laboratory upgrades, and student workstations. His support extends beyond financial giving - he mentors students, facilitates career opportunities, and frequently returns to campus to inspire future surveyors.
Bull, Miller, Pebbles, Pettibone-Domingos, honored with Alumni Awards
Cassandra Bull, ’16, Katelyn Miller, ’22, Paul Pebbles, ’90, and Ann Pettibone-Domingos, ’01, were honored with Alfred State Alumni Awards. Pebbles and Pettibone-Domingos were honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award while Bull and Miller were honored with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Pebbles, an Engineering Science graduate, built an exceptional career with General Motors, rising to executive leadership roles. He played a key role in the development of OnStar and later served as Chief Technical Officer of Maven, leading product and technology strategy.
Pettibone-Domingos, a Human Services graduate, has transformed personal adversity into a lifelong commitment to helping others. Overcoming her own struggles with addiction, she earned her master’s degree in social work and has built a career dedicated to recovery and support services.
Bull graduated from the Agriculture Tech program while simultaneously earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Alfred University. She has been involved in advancing sustainable agriculture, food systems, and community development. Currently she works as a Field Crops and Forage Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest NY program.
Miller was heavily involved in campus and student life while she worked to graduate from the Agricultural Entrepreneurship program. She currently works as a Field Crops and Forage Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest NY program.