School of Arts and Sciences - News & Events

As the need for more medical workers in New York State continues to grow due to the coronavirus, Alfred State College (ASC) Nursing Department faculty members are stepping up to answer the call of duty locally at area hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

More than 91 outstanding scientific projects by students from 12 area school districts were featured in Alfred State’s 21st annual Regional Science and Technology Fair.

Morgan’s talk focused on Burns’ young life in Ayrshire, Scotland, and influences on the poet in the years before he became a celebrated figure, first in Scotland and, in a short time, in Europe and the United States.

“To me, the biggest achievement we can have as educators is to see the students walk across that stage and then become productive members of society,” Bensley said. “Just knowing that we are preparing them to do that, that’s the biggest honor we can have as educators.”

Dr. Kellogg is a frequent reviewer of books in the mystery genre. He is also the creator of the Barry Baskerville series of mysteries for children. His most recent title, “Barry Baskerville and the Buried Treasure” (Airship 27, 2019), is available at the Amazon website.

The symposium was attended by approximately 300 Alfred State students, some of whom served as panelists, while others in the audience asked questions of the guest speaker, Kevin Schuler.

Alfred State College recently hosted 280 Future Farmers of America students from 15 western New York high schools for the 33rd annual Agriculture Skills Contest.

Hundreds of local elementary students had a great time learning about agriculture and animals recently as Alfred State College once again hosted Kiddie Ag Day.

College Farm Manager Virginia Chamberlain said, “The farm staff is delighted to see this award reinstated. We will continue to work hard to have our facilities, our livestock groups, and our robotic dairy be proud examples for Alfred State College."

State University of New York Distinguished Teaching Professor Dr. Aniko Constantine, English and Humanities Department, was recently honored for 45 years of service to Alfred State.