President's News

SUNY's Interim Chancellor Deborah Stanley has added the upcoming inaugural festivities at Alfred State College (ASC) to her calendar on Oct. 20. Dignitaries throughout the region and community members are welcome to attend the ceremony and take a tour of the campus through a “Pioneer Walk” afterwards. The action-packed college life found at Alfred State is a key element of inaugural celebrations for Steven Mauro, PhD, as the college’s thirteenth president.

Alfred State College (ASC) is using the upcoming inauguration of Dr. Steven Mauro as an opportunity to celebrate the college and the entire WNY region including the great food that is found here. The reception following ASC inauguration ceremonies on October 20 is titled “A Taste of Western New York.”

Restoration of the bell tower at Alfred State College (ASC) along with the rebuilding and upgrading of the college’s underground infrastructure are just some of the extensive construction projects currently underway.

The inauguration of Steven Mauro, PhD, as the thirteenth president of Alfred State College (ASC) will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center. 

Alfred State College (ASC) is inviting artists from the community, faculty, staff, and students to submit mural designs celebrating the college’s past, present, and future. President Steve Mauro is new to the Southern Tier but has already recognized a wealth of creative talent in the area. As part of presidential inaugural festivities, he wants to welcome artisans to join in the fun by showcasing talented artists.

Alfred State College welcomed over 1,200 full-time students into the college community at the annual New Student Convocation.

Delivering his first State of Alfred State address, Dr. Steven Mauro focused on the pride, purpose, and promise of the institution. The address marks the start of the 2022 fall semester.

While summer is full of celebrations, I want to encourage us all to note the national observance of Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, enslaved Americans in Texas were told they were free.

Alfred State College honored more than 60 students at Commencement ceremonies held for the Northland in Buffalo campus. Program Coordinator Dave Kostick presided over the event.

Alfred State College electrical engineering technology major Thomas Nelson (Burdett, NY) not only received his bachelor's degree during the 111th Commencement ceremony but he won a 2014 Dodge Dart.