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Alfred Summer Arts Festival a great success Alfred University’s School of Art and Design hosted the “2022 Alfred Summer Arts Festival: Making Meaning in an Uncertain World,” July 10-16.

Alfred University Board of Trustees approves moving forward on ‘Saxon Hill’ sports complex Alfred University this week announced ambitious plans to develop a new sports complex atop Jericho Hill in the Town of Alfred. The “Saxon Hill” project, estimated to cost $18-20 million, will increase the University’s intercollegiate athletic offerings, boost student recruitment and retention efforts, and significantly increase enrollment.

Carolyn S. Clark ’90 installed as first-ever woman Board of Trustee chair at Alfred University Alfred University alumna Carolyn S. Clark ’90 made history when she became chair of her alma mater’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Clark, who had served as vice chair from 2017-22, is the first ever female in the University’s 186-year history to lead its Board of Trustees.

Alfred University students compete at ACerS conference; LaCourse honored Three students won awards in competitions held at the Glass and Optical Materials Conference hosted by American Ceramic Society (ACerS) May 22-27 in Baltimore. During the conference, William LaCourse, retired professor of glass science at Alfred University, was presented with the L. David Pye Lifetime Achievement Award.

Second Light Matter Festival to open in fall, now accepting submissions Alfred University’s School of Art and Design this fall will host the second Light Matter Festival, inaugurated in 2021 and dedicated to gathering works of experimental film, video art, and the media arts.

Terra cotta history, roof tiles topic of upcoming free workshop A workshop focused on the care and maintenance of terra cotta roof tiles will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Alfred Village Hall.

Alfred University professor Sundaram pens cover story for August issue of ACerS Bulletin An article by S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Alfred University, appears as the cover story in the current issue of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Bulletin.

Retired professor Goodman helps lead organization for WJEC conferences Robyn Goodman, retired professor of communication at Alfred University, was a member of the Organizing Committee for the World Journalism Education Congress (WJEC), which held its first online conference on June 30.

2022 Athletics Hall of Fame class announced Alfred University has announced the Class of 2022 to its Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees will be enshrined in an on-campus ceremony Nov. 12.

Women’s lax team recognized for academic excellence The Alfred University women's lacrosse team received the IWLCA Academic Honor Squad award for the 2021-22 academic year.

Men’s hoops team recognized for work in classroom The Alfred University men's basketball team were named as recipients of the 2021-22 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award

Nine members of softball team named NFCA Scholar-Athletes The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) placed nine Alfred University softball players on the 2022 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes listing.