President's News

Increased enrollment and high rankings highlighted 2023 at Alfred State College. New amenities were opened, construction projects continued to improve campus, and success was celebrated in a variety of events.

Alfred State celebrated enrollment growth of 20 percent and continued to be ranked No. 1 by US News.

Thanksgiving 2023

We have so much to be thankful for! 

As we interact with friends and family during this Thanksgiving holiday, I encourage you to be reminded of the importance of gratitude and the joy of togetherness.

I am thankful for my work family and the amazing work we do here daily. Our community is full of faculty and staff working tirelessly to provide our students with quality education within a caring community. 

Thanks to another amazing show of support from alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, Alfred State College was able to raise over $270,000 on the eighth annual Day of Giving.

Charles Craig was honored for his service and support of Alfred State College at the annual President’s Society Dinner held at the Lake Lodge. Craig was awarded the President’s Medallion.

View the photo gallery from the President’s Society Dinner

Craig has served as a member of the College Council since Nov. 16, 2004. His service and advocacy for the College has helped guide the growth and development of the College. 

Veterans Day 2023
Here at Alfred State, we have veterans who teach, work, and learn here! Today and every day we thank these Pioneers for their service.

Today at 11:50 a.m., the Hinkle Bell Tower will play the Armed Forces Medley in honor of all Veterans.

Tonight, we will host a dinner in the Allegany Room to honor veterans on both our campus and at Alfred University.

Alfred State students, families, friends, and alumni enjoyed a wide variety of events during Homecoming Family Weekend.

Homecoming Photo Gallery
Homecoming 2023 Video

Advancements are not slowing down as Alfred State College (ASC) continues to move forward with multiple construction projects to enhance and beautify the campus. ASC has an ambitious slate of $100 million dollars of improvements underway. 

“We understand that the normal look and feel and travel around campus has changed as we worked on different areas on campus,” stated Alfred State President Dr. Steve Mauro. “We appreciate everyone’s patience for these temporary alterations, because once completed, our campus will be even better.”

Just under a hundred individuals including students from Alfred State and Alfred University joined by members of the Alfred community gathered Saturday for a Day of Service. Projects focused on helping spruce up areas on Main St. in Alfred.

“This is so impressive in so many ways,” commented Alfred State President Dr. Steve Mauro. “It is a special combination of efforts between our community, Alfred State, and Alfred University. We are all Alfred at the end of the day. What better way to come together as a team than to make our downtown area more beautiful.”

Alfred State College (ASC) boasts a remarkably strong enrollment this fall with the largest incoming class in the last eight years. This success is made more impressive since COVID led to enrollment declines at many schools nationwide and even forced some institutions to cease operations. 

On Sept. 11, 2001, almost 3,000 people lost their lives during the attacks at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Twenty-two years later, Alfred State continues to honor these victims and their families. We also remember the heroic efforts of first responders who endangered their lives answering the call.