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Renowned economist tells Alfred University graduates education is key to creating a better world World-renowned economist Nadarajan “Raj” Chetty spoke to graduating students at Alfred University about the role education plays in creating a pathway to a better life and urged them to make the world a better place by creating opportunities for others.

Alfred University breaks ground on Saxon Hill Sports Complex Alfred University hosted a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday afternoon, May 9, for a new sports complex near campus that will boost student enrollment, enhance its intercollegiate athletics offerings, and provide new recreational opportunities for the University and local communities.

Alfred University appoints Professor Pauline Stamp of Hartwick College Dean of the College of Business Professor Pauline Stamp of Hartwick College has been appointed Dean of Alfred University’s College of Business, Alfred University Provost and Chief Operating Officer Beth Ann Dobie announced today. Her appointment becomes effective July 1, 2024.

Alfred University honors two longtime employees at Board of Trustees Dinner, spotlights athletics Two longtime employees—Mark Lewis, College of Business dean, and Mary McAllister, corporate secretary to the University—were recognized at Thursday (May 9) evening’s Board of Trustees dinner. The University’s athletics program, following the Saxon Hill Sports Complex groundbreaking ceremony held earlier in the evening, was also highlighted.

Exhibition in Long Island to showcase work by School of Art and Design MFA grads Eight international artists who recently received MFAs from Alfred University will exhibit their work at Sculpture Space NYC-Center for Ceramic Arts beginning May 24.

Mentorship celebrated on eve of 2024 Commencement Alfred University last week celebrated its tradition of mentorship at a celebratory dinner Friday, May 10, that saluted graduating students and the faculty members who mentored them through their undergraduate years.

Alfred University student awarded Fulbright grant; second student named semi-finalist The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announces that recent Alfred University graduate Chelsea McMaster has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to Antigua and Barbuda for the 2024-25 academic year.

Mark Zupan pens Democrat and Chronicle op-ed on FAFSA ‘debacle’ Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, has written an op-ed for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discussing the strain the federal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Simplification Act has had on institutions of higher education and on prospective students and their families.