Achievers
Honors and Awards

John E. Benjamin

John E. Benjamin, of Horseheads, was appointed by the New York State Governor’s Office to the Alfred State College Council. Benjamin is a retired president of the Three Rivers Development Corporation, a private-sector vehicle for economic development in the Finger Lakes Region.

Valerie Nixon

Valerie Nixon, executive vice president emeritus, was welcomed as a new board member of The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc.

Dr. Ashley Shaloo

Dr. Ashley Shaloo, an assistant professor in the Physical and Life Sciences Department, was welcomed as a new board member of The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc.

Holly Chase

Holly Chase, an assistant professor in the Business Department, was profiled in an online article by the Institute of Management Accountants. The article highlights Chase’s academic background, career path, and also her achievement of earning the Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) designation.

Dr. Alex Bitterman

Dr. Alex Bitterman, a professor in the Architecture and Design Department, was quoted in a National Geographic article about the importance of disaster “prepping.” The article is titled, “Disaster ‘prepping’ was once an American pastime. Today, it’s mainstream again.”

Elaine Morsman

Elaine Morsman, director of the Career Development Center, was chosen to participate in a client panel webinar specifically focused on virtual career fairs.

Dante Savasta Competition Entry

Dante Savasta, an architecture student from Windham, placed as a finalist in an international design competition titled, “The Big Thing: Architecture of the Abandoned.”

Deborah Oliveira

Deborah Oliveira, an electrical engineering technology student from Astoria, graduated from the 2020 SUNY SAIL Student Leadership Academy.

Dylan Perlino

Dylan Perlino, a mechanical engineering technology student from Holland, graduated from the 2020 SUNY SAIL Student Leadership Academy.

Curlicia Smith

Curlicia Smith, a digital media and animation student from Bronx, was honored with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence.

Matthew Burr<

Matthew Burr, an adjunct instructor in the Business Department, published a new book titled, “Slay the Student Loan Dragon: Tips and Tricks on How to Conquer the Student Loan Game.”

Courtney DeRusha

Courtney DeRusha, a masonry student from Corning, was named to the 2021 Class of Quarry Farm Fellows by the Center for Mark Twain Studies.

Dr. Gregory Sammons

Dr. Gregory Sammons, vice president for Student Affairs and coach of the Alfred State Archery team, graduated from USA Archery’s 2020 Club Excellence Program.

Dana Schaaf, a court reporting and captioning major from Astoria, received the Horizon Scholarship from the New York State Court Reporters Association (no photo available).

Personal Viewbook Covers

Alfred State College was honored with a Judges’ Citation for its entry in the “Cover” category in the 2020 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence.

Emily Clough

Emily Clough, an electrical construction and maintenance electrician student from Hornell, is a recipient of the Vanguard Award. This honor recognizes outstanding post-secondary-level students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs that prepare them for careers that are not traditional for their gender.

Errol Mars

Errol Mars, a culinary arts: baking, production and management student from Bronx, is a recipient of the Vanguard Award. This honor recognizes outstanding post-secondary-level students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs that prepare them for careers that are not traditional for their gender.

Katherine Frascella

Katherine Frascella, a nursing major from Franklinville, was named a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Hunter DeJonge

Hunter DeJonge, a construction management student from Clifton Spring, was named a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Nicole DiRado

Nicole DiRado, an assistant professor in the Physical and Life Sciences Department, received the Student Advocate Award.

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