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Alumnus Sandwip Dey M.S. ’80, PhD ’84 presents 2025 John F. McMahon Lecture Alfred University alumnus Sandwip Dey, M.S. ’80, PhD ’84, delivered the John F. McMahon Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. Dey, who is professor of materials science and engineering at Arizona State University, discussed the electronics industry and the role semiconductor development has and will continue to play in the industry’s rapid growth.

Alfred University hosts sixth annual Veterans Day dinner Alfred University hosted its annual Veterans Day dinner Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, honoring veterans and military-affiliated students, staff, faculty from the Alfred University campus and local communities.

Everest summiteer delivers Bernstein Women of Influence Lecture In 2008, Shailee Basnet of Nepal stood on the summit of Mt Everest, one of ten Nepali women to climb the highest mountain in the world.

Alfred University EV charging stations benefit campus, local communities As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Alfred University has installed new electric vehicle charging stations on campus, providing convenient access for students, faculty, staff, local community members, and visitors who drive EVs.

Mechanical engineering faculty Mehdi Kabir, two students publish paper in Thermo journal Mehdi Kabir, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in Alfred University’s Inamori School of Engineering, along with two students majoring in mechanical engineering, recently published a paper in Thermo, a journal covering all aspects of thermal science.

High school math students shine at annual Nevins Competition Alfred University’s Division of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, last week conducted the annual W. Varick Nevins III High School Mathematics Competition, hosting nearly 150 high school students and teachers from across western New York.  The primary goal of the Nevins Competition is to inspire and promote excellence in mathematics.

Alfred University’s philosophy student numbers continue to grow Alfred University’s philosophy program, Division of Human Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been cited in the philosophical website The Daily Nous as one of the fastest growing philosophy programs, if not the fastest, in the United States.