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.

Meet the Students - Amanda Brady

Mon, Aug 14th, 2023

“I found a club sport team in my area in high school and fell in love with the entire sport. When I came to Alfred, I met another friend interested in fencing and we started a new club together. It has grown ever since."

Amanda Brady

Meet the Students - Aiden Kinney

Mon, Aug 7th, 2023

The great thing about the major is that it is very customizable. Alongside your general electives you have a lot of options for what courses that you want to take that you think will better your college experience. I find that to be very appealing.”

Aiden Kinney

Meet the Students - Chelsea Whitesell

Mon, Jul 31st, 2023

“It is a small tight-knit class. We all know each other, and we all have bonded not only over the degree but our own personal experiences. We go through the difficult times together and celebrate the positive times.”

Alfred State Launches Microsite and Wins More Awards

Thu, Jun 29th, 2023

“Alfred State is known for preparing graduates to hit the ground running with career skills and has a reputation for how our caring community of faculty and staff go above and beyond to support students.”

Dr. Craig Clark, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Economic Development.

Group of Nursing students heading to Ireland

Wed, Jun 21st, 2023

“From this trip I will receive the benefits of expanded education and knowledge from living in a different country temporarily, Learning the cultural differences can help me to potentially give better care when I am a licensed RN in the United States.”

Avery Grusendorf

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson earn Chancellor’s Award

Mon, Jun 12th, 2023

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

Aftuck, Bryant and Ray honored with Advising Excellence Award

Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023

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

Biotechniques class visits BioSpherix

Tue, May 16th, 2023

“This is another example of how Alfred State connects the classroom to real world experiences. Students got the opportunity to make connections in their field while working hands-on with the latest technologies.”

Dr. Steve Bauer

ASC Baccalaureate Nursing Program gains initial accreditation with ACEN

Fri, May 12th, 2023

Both the associate and bachelor’s degree programs for nursing at Alfred State are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and registered by the New York State Education Department.

Saldenha-Raye honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence

Tue, May 9th, 2023

“To be honored with the Norman McConney Award feels amazing and very rewarding as a recognition that all my hard work paid off throughout my years at Alfred State despite my rough start. All the late nights completing assignments and all-nighters was worth it."

Makala Rachel Saldenha-Raye