Department News

Meghan Morse works on an animal

Pioneer PROfiles - Meghan Morse

Mon, Dec 16th, 2024

“The professors here are very supportive. When I was here in school, they were sending me internships after internships that I could apply for. If I were struggling in a class, they would give me resources, whether that be assistant teaching or tutoring lessons. They were always there to help you.” 

Meghan Morse

Jordan Henry works on a enrichment tool for the dogs

Jordan Henry goes above and beyond for the dogs

Wed, Nov 27th, 2024

“Jordan truly cares for these animals. The new enrichment tools are great for our animals. She continues to give our animals extra love and attention.”

Julie Abbey 

students compete in a soil competition

Agriculture Students Excel in a Pair of Competitions

Fri, Nov 8th, 2024

“Our students represented Alfred State with the utmost professionalism as they worked with students from other schools across the Northeast. They showed immense insight and tact as they analyzed the dairy operations and presented their findings to the producers. I am very proud of our students.” 

Morgan McLean

student with a horse

Growing career opportunities at the Alfred State farm

Thu, Oct 10th, 2024

“This event allows us to bring students from across the state. School districts are here from as far as three hours away and they are being introduced to Alfred State and all the hands-on activities that we have.”

Kishan Zuber

smiling student with the goats on the ASC farm

Alfred State featured in Higher Education Review magazine

Wed, Jul 17th, 2024

“Alfred State stands as a testament to the enduring value of agricultural education. After scrutinizing the top universities and colleges in USA, Higher Education Review has selected the top performers who have showcased exceptional academic expertise."

Jantha Evangeline, editor of Higher Education Review.

Veronica Ludwick with her certificate

Veronica Ludwick part of second place team at National Dairy Challenge

Wed, May 15th, 2024

“The competition was both challenging and exciting. We were tasked with trying to figure out a farm's biggest areas of improvement and make a presentation the next day to a panel of judges, which required a lot of brainstorming, creativity, and teamwork. Working with students from other colleges was a unique experience. It was fascinating to see the different perspectives and skills each person brought to the team.”

Veronica Ludwick

smiling student as he looks at x-rays

Pioneer PROfiles - Dean Jackson

Thu, Feb 1st, 2024

“In labs we deal with a variety of livestock species. We have learned how to do medical work and I am looking forward in my future semesters to learning more about artificial insemination and more about genetics. The hands-on opportunities I have gotten here are valuable. These experiences have opened a whole field of careers that were not previously available to me.”

Dean Jackson

Russell and Brenda Herman pose with President Steve Mauro and Vice President of Institutional Advancement Danielle White when they returned to campus this summer.

Herman family make gift to increase scholarship funding

Tue, Nov 14th, 2023

“It is important to help others. Everyone has different things in life that they want to be a benefactor for. I do not think there was ever a doubt that we wanted to do something substantial to continue to help the best we can.”

Russell Herman

Student sitting next to a microscope

Meet the Students - Ashley Clemente

Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023

“I am involved in a lot, and it feels good to help. In the spaces I have been, we have been able to create a community or family. It is important to give back to people who give to you. I have gained a lot from my experiences at Alfred State.”

Ashley Clemente

Students groom a horse at a career discovery event

Over 700 students experience Alfred State programs at VAST event

Fri, Oct 6th, 2023

“We have students from all over Western New York and from as far away as the other side of Syracuse here. This is not a typical kind of open house. Most of the activities are interactive so they got to experience soldering, driving excavators, wiring electrical circuits, and judging dairy cows. There were forty activities and almost every department on campus was involved.”

Phil Schroeder

Chair of the Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department