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Professor Jeremy Speed Schwartz’s film earns multiple awards

cartoon drawing of two human figures and a wine bottleAlfred State Associate Professor of Digital Media and Animation Jeremy Speed Schwartz recently received a pair of awards for his short film titled, “The Land of the 3-Drink Minimum.”

Alfred State Associate Professor of Digital Media and Animation Jeremy Speed Schwartz recently received a pair of awards for his short film titled, “The Land of the 3-Drink Minimum.”

Specifically, the film earned a silver award in the Animation category at the 2019 Chautauqua International Film Festival, and an award for “Outstanding Western NY Micro-Short” at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival. The film originally premiered at the Athens Animfest in March and had its North American Premiere at the Detroit International Festival of Animation in April.

Alfred State Ranked Top 10 for all Northern Regional Colleges

Big Blue ox standing on campus with four studentsThis is the 13th straight year ASC is highly ranked by the publication. The US News definition of a regional college is one that focuses on undergraduate education with less than 50 percent of the degrees in liberal arts disciplines. This makes for a more career-ready graduate.

The 2020 US News & World Report Best Colleges rankings show Alfred State College (ASC) tied for No. 6 on the Top Public Schools list for Northern Regional Colleges. ASC is also a stellar No. 1 among SUNY regional colleges. When compared to all public and private colleges in the 11-state northern region, Alfred State tied for No. 10, up two spots from last year.

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Alfred State gets good grades for student life

three students standing with Big Blue the oxASC scored well in multiple rankings when compared to all New York public colleges. Niche combines student reviews with rigorous data analysis to allow prospective students and their parents to have a better understanding of what it’s like to attend a particular school.

From food, to residence halls, to campus life, Alfred State College (ASC) is earning high marks from current students in several categories related to student life.

One of the honors is being named to the Best Northeastern Colleges list by Princeton Review. Quotes from students on many of these ranking websites offer applause for all that Alfred State offers.

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NASPA names Alfred State a LEAD Advisory Institution for fourth straight year

As a LEAD Advisory Institution, Alfred State’s responsibilities include mentoring other LEAD Institutions and helping NASPA staff create and execute strategy, publications, and online learning content for the initiative moving forward.

Alfred State College is once again taking a leadership role in a national initiative that focuses on civic learning and democratic engagement.

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Block party a fun way to end summer break

students playing games outside on lawn, umbrellas and tables in front of SLC buildingMore than 500 students attended the annual end-of-summer block party this year.

Many people would agree that summer always seems to go by too quickly.

As a way to capture that last bit of summer fun and relax a little before classes start, more than 500 new and returning Alfred State College students gathered recently for an annual block party that closes out the school’s Week of Welcome activities each year.

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DASNY completes summer renovations at several colleges including Alfred State

Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), recently announced more than $7 million in renovations have been completed at Buffalo State College, the University at Buffalo, and Alfred State College. 

Article republished with permission from DASNY

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Auto Trades program gets a ‘lift’ from generous alum

several people in front of a truck cutting a ribbon with scissors“The lift is an incredibly generous donation that will be used for educational and campus support purposes for many years to come,” Eric Wilmot said.

Hands-on training has been lifted to greater heights for Alfred State heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician students thanks to the generosity of donor and alumnus Robert “Bob” Livingston.

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President Sullivan named to NY/PA Campus Compact Board

President Dr. Skip SullivanSullivan noted, “Alfred State Pioneers are committed to making a difference in the lives of others through civic engagement. I am therefore delighted to become a member of the CCYNYPA Board.” 

President Dr. Skip SullivanAlfred State College President Dr. Skip Sullivan was recently accepted as a board member for Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania (CCNYPA).

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Alfred State College Farm named a ‘Dairy of Distinction’

cows in their pens on the farm feedingCollege 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."

In addition to its reputation as an excellent hands-on learning facility, the Alfred State College Farm is now also recognized for being attractive and well-maintained after earning a “Dairy of Distinction” award.

According to its website, the Dairy of Distinction program recognizes the hard work and dedication of dairy owners and operators “who have attractive, well-kept farms and promote a good dairy industry image.”

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