Student & Faculty Success

Career Development hosts second annual Signing Day

“It really is a full circle moment for us, some of these students we have helped from the beginning of their time here through the job search and interview process. It is so rewarding to see how they have grown. We are so proud of them all!”

Senior Career Development & Planning Associate Valerie Daciw.

Graduating Alfred State students celebrated the jobs they will start after commencement at the second annual Signing Day. The event organized by the Career Development office highlighted ASC students launching their new careers.

“This was such a fun event,” commented Director of Career Planning & Development Maureen Sibble. “It was amazing to have employers on campus to celebrate their new hires. We have worked with many of these students throughout their time here and to see them smiling while interacting with their new employer is quite rewarding.”

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Spring Performing Arts Concert set for May 4

The Alfred State Performing Arts organizations will present their annual spring concert on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium. 

The Alfred State Performing Arts organizations will present their annual spring concert on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium. 

Rock Band, Voices and Instrumental Music will perform in the free concert. The groups will present contemporary music and lesser-known Broadway tunes. 

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Kathleen Casey named Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences

“I look forward to working alongside the faculty to enhance our programs and support them as they prepare students to be exceptional, highly desirable graduates. We build programs to support student goals and workforce needs, as well as those that will support our local community. I am continually inspired by watching students transform from uncertainty to confidence."

Kathleen Casey

After a robust national search, Kathleen Casey, PhD has been appointed the Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences at Alfred State College (ASC). Dr. Casey has been serving as Interim Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences since March 2021.

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James and Thompson honored by Chancellor

"It is my honor to celebrate the achievements of the nearly 200 CASE awardees as they inspire others and illustrate what is possible with a SUNY education.

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.

Katelyn James (Buffalo, NY) and Colin Thompson (Webster, NY) were honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. The pair were two of 193 SUNY students honored by Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

James, a business administration major with a minor in logistics and supply chain management, has excelled in her roles as a tutor, admissions ambassador, president of her sorority Alpha Bet Chi, resident assistant, and orientation coordinator during her time at Alfred State.

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Hot Dog Day to be celebrated Saturday

“It was quite challenging at first, but through trial and error, my design represents the spirit of Hot Dog Day. My excitement is out of control with pride and joy, knowing that my artwork will not only add playful fun to this amazing event but also connect with attendees in a meaningful way.”

Renee Kintner

Alfred’s annual Hot Dog Day celebration will be celebrated on Saturday, April 20. Alfred State first-year EOP student Renee Kintner (Olean) had her design selected to be featured on the Hot Dog Day t-shirts.

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Alfred State hosts 2024 Skills USA Postsecondary Championship

“We had a great day of competition and I look forward to seeing our New York State team compete at Nationals,” 

NYS SkillsUSA College Postsecondary director Craig R Clark, PhD.

Alfred State College (ASC) hosted the 2024 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship, and ten students earned the right to compete at Nationals with their performance. The event, held on ASC’s Wellsville campus, featured forty students competing in one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases of career and technical aptitude.

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New Recording Studio opened in Student Leadership Center

“We are proud to provide a high-quality Recording Studio space for our students to be creative. This gives our office the ability to be intentional about hands-on learning in our students’ co-curricular experience."

Director of Student Engagement Dennis Dueño

Alfred State celebrated the official opening of a new Recording Studio for students to produce music or podcasts. The studio adds to the various media creation tools offered to students on campus.

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PionEar earns third place in the 4th annual AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition

PionEar earned third place in the 4th annual AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition. A trio of sport management students, Nick Valentino (Tonawanda, NY), David Harrell (New York, NY), and Evan French (Rochester, NY) won a $1,000 prize.

PionEar earned third place in the 4th annual AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition. A trio of sport management students, Nick Valentino (Tonawanda, NY), David Harrell (New York, NY), and Evan French (Rochester, NY) won a $1,000 prize.

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Spring into Action weeks begins Saturday

“We have some very motivated student leaders and supportive faculty and staff that help to make these events possible. The opportunities to give have been created and it is my hope that our campus community gets involved in these initiatives, ensuring that all of these Spring into Action efforts are a success.”

Cyan Corwine

Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing

The Alfred State community is excited to take part in numerous service activities as the college begins Spring into Action week. Events begin on Saturday, April 6 and run until Sunday, April 14.

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Kellogg authors new book in Barry Baskerville series

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.”

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.”

As in previous adventures, young Barry admires Sherlock Holmes and has dreams of becoming a famous detective. He wears a deerstalker hat and searches for clues with a magnifying glass. Barry likes to confound his teachers and classmates by barraging them with riddles and logic problems.

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