What happens in life that informs an artist when he sculpts or paints? What does the artist see, touch, notice and feel? How do his palette, patina, and/or principles evolve in ever changing times? Click here for more...

Dr. L. David Pye, an Alfred University alumnus, emeritus dean of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and emeritus professor of glass science, has been named founding editor of the International Journal of Applied Glass Science that will debut in March 2010. Click here for more...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 1, the Corcoran Gallery of Art will open Neighborhood Watch, an exhibition of vintage and contemporary photographs by artist Claudia Smigrod, AU class of 1971. Smidgrod is also featured in the Sunday, June 28 2009 Washington Post Magazine. Click here for more...

Dr. Doreen Edwards, who has been associate dean of the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University, will become dean of the School effective July 1, 2009. She is the first woman to be appointed to the position. Click here for more...

Max Berg Feeman, a junior mechanical engineering major at Alfred University, received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International, Olean Section 2009 Scholarship this spring. The presentation was made at the AU and Alfred State College Engineering Project presentation contest. Click here for more...

Rachael Wong, who graduated last month from Alfred University with a master of fine arts degree in sculpture, is one of 11 artists to receive the International Sculpture Center’s (ISC) Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for 2009. Click here for more...

Timothy E. DeJong, a member of the Alfred University class of 1982, is the recipient of the 2009 AU Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement. The honor is given to alumni whose achievements in their profession, career, or avocational pursuits or service to society bring honor and distinction to Alfred University. Recipients must show loyalty and commitment to the University. Click here for more...

Dr. L. David Pye, a member of the Alfred University class of 1959, is the recipient of the 2009 Alfred University Alumni Awards for Distinguished Achievement. The honor is given to alumni whose achievements in their profession, career, avocational pursuits, or service to society bring honor and distinction to Alfred University. Recipients must show loyalty and commitment to the University. Click here for more...

The Alfred University 2009 Saxon Racing Team, led by eight seniors, will compete in the Baja SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) competition in Burlington, WI, June 11-14. Click here for more...

John Gill, professor of ceramic art in the School of Art & Design at Alfred University, was recognized as a recipient of a State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the University’s annual Honors Convocation. Click here for more...