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.
School of Arts and Sciences - News & Events
Kellogg authors new book in Barry Baskerville series
Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024
Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, has authored his ninth book in a series of mystery stories for children entitled “Barry Baskerville and the Stolen Car.”
Alfred State celebrates Bethesda Foundation and new birthing simulator
Mon, Mar 18th, 2024
“What a great day to celebrate the amazing partnership we have had for over thirty years with the Bethesda Foundation. This new birthing simulation laboratory will not only impact our students here at Alfred State, but the impact will be felt throughout the southern tier.”
Dr. Steve Mauro
Pioneer PROfiles - Jenna Plouse
Mon, Mar 11th, 2024
“The sisters really took me in. They joke that I came around and I never left. I knew they had me my back. It was an amazing support system. This is always going to be my home away from home.”
Jenna Plouse
Alfred State Assistant Professor honored for global perspective
Wed, Mar 6th, 2024
"I am incredibly excited about the work that Alfred State is doing to develop these initiatives across our broad range of degree programs, including vocational. Given the challenges facing us in higher education, framing our civic engagement efforts as an integral part of workforce readiness and democratic citizenship is essential.”
Dr. Angela Graves
Alfred State hosts annual science and technology fair
Tue, Mar 5th, 2024
“It was a great day to interact with these students. The competitors had great ideas and it was interesting to hear them tell the judges what they did and what they learned. All that competed should be proud of their efforts. It is always a special day to host these young scientists on our campus.”
Isaac Klingensmith
Nursing Department to host site visit
Mon, Feb 5th, 2024
The nursing department at Alfred State will be hosting a site visit for continuing accreditation of the associate in nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Pioneer PROfiles - Dean Jackson
Thu, Feb 1st, 2024
“In labs we deal with a variety of livestock species. We have learned how to do medical work and I am looking forward in my future semesters to learning more about artificial insemination and more about genetics. The hands-on opportunities I have gotten here are valuable. These experiences have opened a whole field of careers that were not previously available to me.”
Dean Jackson
Meet the Students - Rachel Hooper
Fri, Jan 19th, 2024
“Coming to Alfred State I was nervous about making friends, but it was super easy to meet new people and learn about people from across the country.”
Rachel Hooper
Meet the Students - Gianna Gotte
Mon, Dec 18th, 2023
“My professors are student oriented. They make you very comfortable asking questions. They go above and beyond to help you and make sure you understand things. I have never felt like I couldn’t go to my professor for something.”
Meet the Students - Ashley Ameis
Mon, Dec 4th, 2023
“My favorite part of the program is all the hands-on experience you get and the skilled clinical instructors that go with you to the facilities. You always have someone who is there to guide you and show you the right way to do things.”
Ashley Ameis