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SUNY Chancellor King visits Alfred University, touts value of internships, student research
Jun 10, 2026
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY’s commitment to paid internships during a visit to the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University on Tuesday, June 9. SUNY has set the goal that every undergraduate student will participate in a high-quality internship or other experiential learning opportunity that prepares them for their future before graduation. At the New York State College of Ceramics, students can participate in paid internships and research through the Summer Ceramic Internship Program and Engineering Summer Research Program.
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Zupan makes case for higher education at Rochester Rotary Club meeting
Jun 10, 2026
A thriving culture of higher education is key to a thriving economy, Alfred University President Mark Zupan told members of the Rochester Rotary Club this week.
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Composer, performer Gabriel Jenks to give world premiere at MostArts
Jun 04, 2026
The 2026 MostArts include will feature a new composition, “As Luck,” featuring acclaimed composer and Alfred, NY, native Gabriel Jenks on banjo with the International MostArts Festival Orchestra conducted by Kathleen Horvath, performing Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 pm in Miller Theater on the Alfred University campus.
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Team from Alfred University helps install power grid simulation software for University of Arkansas
Jun 03, 2026
Two years after Alfred University acquired software from GE Vernova to use in a new power grid simulation lab, a group of faculty, staff, and students from Alfred’s Inamori School of Engineering were called on to help install similar software for the University of Arkansas.
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Alfred University names Tom Kendziora executive director of Financial Aid
May 29, 2026
Alfred University announces the appointment of Tom Kendziora as its executive director of Financial Aid, effective June 1. Kendziora comes to Alfred University from his alma mater, St. Francis University in Loretto, PA, where he served in a number of roles for more than two decades, most recently as director of Financial Aid.
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Alfred University’s Roque Santiago wins poster contest at 2026 Ceramics Expo
May 28, 2026
Alfred University alumnus and current graduate student Roque Santiago ’25 won the student poster contest at the recent 2026 Ceramics Expo, held May 5-6 in Cleveland, OH. Santiago, from Canisteo, NY, earned bachelor’s degrees in ceramic engineering and physics from Alfred University in 2025 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in ceramic engineering, also from Alfred.
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Huang Chunmao at the summit of Chinese ceramic design
May 21, 2026
Huang Chunmao, whose work has been exhibited in the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum and who received his MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2003, is the renowned Chinese ceramic designer behind the recent state banquet hosted by President Xi Jinping for President Donald Trump on May 14 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
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Alfred University continues articulation agreement with Villanova University for nursing students
May 21, 2026
Alfred University recently renewed an articulation agreement with Villanova University, Villanova, PA, through which students graduating from Alfred University would be guaranteed acceptance in Villanova’s nursing program for a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
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From Saratoga’s Turning Tide to Saxons’ Ride: 250 Years of Pride
May 21, 2026
After much discussion, debate, backroom horse trading (no pun intended), and some arm twisting the Alfred University “reunion bikers” were able to come up with this year’s theme name for their week-long bike ride back to campus.
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Pianist Avery Gagliano returns to MostArts
May 21, 2026
As part of the tenth-season celebration of Alfred University’s MostArts Festival, pianist Avery Gagliano will return to perform at the Grand Finale Concert, Saturday, July 18 in Miller Theater.
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AUNY 2026 commencement ceremonies set for June 16
May 21, 2026
Alfred University’s AUNY program will hold its commencement ceremonies at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center in Queens, NY.
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Second hunt seat equestrian clinic added to Summer at Alfred schedule
May 21, 2026
Due to the popularity of the Varsity Hunt Seat Equestrian Clinic offered during Summer at Alfred 2026, a second session of the program for young riders has been added.
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AUNY Corning provides valuable learning opportunities for non-traditional students
May 19, 2026
Alfred University’s AUNY program offers non-traditional students—such those already established as professionals in their field, adult learners, commuters, or students wishing to pursue a degree part-time—the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees at a pace that fits their busy schedules.
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Alfred University hosts commencement for graduate students
May 19, 2026
Alfred University held its first-ever commencement dedicated to graduate degree recipients on Friday evening, May 15. The university conferred 128 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees at a ceremony held in Miller Theater. The ceremony also recognized graduates who earned master’s degrees (51) and doctoral degrees (six) in August and December 2025 and January 2026.
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Ceremony held honoring graduates of AUNY Corning program
May 19, 2026
Alfred University and SUNY Corning Community College joined Tuesday evening, May 12, to celebrate 21 students who have earned Alfred University bachelor’s or master’s degrees through the AUNY program hosted at SUNY Corning.
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Mike Pellicciotti, Washington State treasurer, delivers Alfred University commencement keynote
May 16, 2026
Alfred University alumnus Mike Pellicciotti ’00, treasurer for the state of Washington, spoke to graduating students at Alfred University, telling them how embracing differences in thought and perspective and collaborating with others helped shape his life as a student and, later, his role as a public servant.
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Performing arts, leadership, ‘Dungeons’ among programs offered through Summer at Alfred
May 15, 2026
Alfred University’s Summer at Alfred 2026 provides a wide variety of exciting activities, including arts-focused workshops and residencies, sports clinics, and engineering short courses. Among the offerings are programs related to the performing arts, leadership, and the popular tabletop game, “Dungeons and Dragons.”
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Alfred University holds special ceremony honoring three seniors on softball team
May 14, 2026
In winning the Empire 8 Conference tournament title last weekend, the Alfred University softball team qualified for the NCAA Division III championships. The four-team regional the Saxons are competing in at Tufts University outside Boston begins Thursday, May 14, and extends into the weekend, meaning the three seniors on the team will miss Commencement ceremonies set for Saturday.
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Alfred University ‘Reunion Bikers’ release ride details
May 14, 2026
In recognition of America250, our nation’s 250th birthday, the Alfred University Reunion Bikers have chosen the historic Saratoga Springs, NY as their pedal off point for this year’s journey back to campus.
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MostArts Festival begins July 12, hosting tenth Young Pianists Competition
May 14, 2026
Eight teenage pianists from across the U.S., including an 18-year-old from Almond, NY, will participate in the 2026 Young Pianist Competition hosted by Alfred University’s MostArts Festival, celebrating its 10th season at the university.
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Alfred University-PTK partnership creates pathway for direct admission
May 13, 2026
Alfred University announces a new partnership with the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society in which PTK members can qualify for direct admission to the university with the potential for $28,000 in annual scholarships.
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Alfred University fetes employees at 9th Annual Recognition Event
May 12, 2026
Alfred University held its 9th Annual All Employee Recognition Event on Tuesday, May 12. The event—which honored retirees and employees for years of service—was held in Ade Hall and included lunch and refreshments.
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Alfred University announces partnership with dining services provider Sodexo
May 11, 2026
Alfred University announces a new partnership with Sodexo Campus, a leading provider in high-quality dining and facilities management solutions. This collaboration, which is effective June 1, will enhance the campus dining experience through innovative services and culinary excellence.
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Alfred University students, faculty stand out At International Business Analytics Conference
May 11, 2026
A group of students and faculty from the Alfred University College of Business presented their research at the 2026 International Business Analytics Conference (IBAC), hosted May 7 and 8 by SUNY Fredonia.
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College of Business students build analytics skills through Data Analytics & Visualization Certification
May 07, 2026
Students in the Cost Accounting course taught by Ali Coskun, associate professor of accountancy in the College of Business at Alfred University, have earned the Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate® from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
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Business students develop, sell original fragrance that aims to boost confidence
May 07, 2026
A group of students in the Contemporary Business class (BUSI 106) at Alfred University developed an original fragrance spray they say will give consumers who use it confidence while pursuing their goals.
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Golisano Institute graduates can now transfer to Alfred University as juniors under new partnership
May 07, 2026
On Monday, April 27, Alfred University and the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship announced an agreement on a new degree program. Eligible students who graduate from the institute’s certificate programs get the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration or business analytics at Alfred.
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Two Alfred University students named Fulbright Award finalists
May 07, 2026
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announces that two Alfred University students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. Michelle Seo, who earned an M.F.A. from Alfred in 2025, will be going to South Korea to pursue an independent research project. Lily Janik, a senior at Alfred who will graduate May 16, was awarded an English teaching assistant grant in Taiwan.
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Alfred University sophomore creates Commencement countdown clock with reused scoreboard components
May 07, 2026
An Alfred University student who earlier this year completed a project to improve the scoring/timing systems in the McLane Center swimming pool has repurposed part of an old scoreboard, converting it into a clock that is counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until 2026 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16.
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Alfred University captures 2025-26 Alfred Cup
Apr 30, 2026
On Thursday, April 30, the Alfred University and Alfred State College athletic departments gathered in the shadow of the lone stoplight in the village to announce the result of the inaugural Alfred Cup competition. The year-long competition ended with Alfred University edging Alfred State by two points, 12-10.
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Students’ research project contrasts work done with, without AI
Apr 29, 2026
Two Alfred University students spent a semester asking a question every analytics program in the country is now wrestling with: what actually happens when students hand their coding work to AI? Their answer is honest and a little uncomfortable: the tools speed things up, but the connection to the work fades.
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Alfred University senior’s research examines role Linkedin plays in students’ career pursuits
Apr 29, 2026
An Alfred University senior studying business noticed something most of her classmates had probably stopped thinking about: every business student at Alfred is required to have a LinkedIn profile, and almost none of them were taught what to do with it. That gap became her research question, and the basis for a project that sits at the intersection of professional development, platform behavior, and AI.
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School of Art & Design welcomes Robert Turner Teaching Fellow
Apr 28, 2026
The Alfred University School of Art & Design announces the appointment of Matthew Wilhelm as the new Robert Turner Teaching Fellow.
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NSF to support undergraduate scholarships in ceramic engineering at Alfred University
Apr 28, 2026
Advanced ceramic and glass materials are critical to aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing – including hardware for quantum computing – clean energy systems, healthcare and more. Ceramics—defined as inorganic, non-metallic materials—perform where other materials fail. They are perhaps the widest class of materials with the widest range of materials behaviors with the potential to serve in the widest range of service environments.
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Alfred University Phi Kappa Phi inducts 24 new members
Apr 27, 2026
The Alfred University chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society welcomed 24 new members during induction ceremonies held April 17 in Herrick Library. Ten juniors, six seniors, and eight graduate students comprised the group of inductees.
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2026 MFA Thesis Shows continue with pair of exhibitions in Fosdick-Nelson Gallery
Apr 27, 2026
Closing the Alfred University School of Art & Design’s 2026 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition season will be shows by MFA in ceramics candidates Marita Manson and Elizabeth Scott. Their exhibitions open Friday, May 8, in the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, Harder Hall, and will remain on view through Saturday, May 16.
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Alfred University faculty and students celebrated at Honors Convocation
Apr 27, 2026
Students and faculty were cited for their academic achievements during Alfred University’s annual Honors Convocation, held Friday afternoon, April 24, in Miller Theater. Among the honorees were Maria Planansky, collection management librarian, who received the prestigious Abigail Allen Award, and students Lily Janik and Sofia Pizarro Lobos, winners of the 2026 Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior Award.
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Alfred University students present work at Undergraduate Research Forum
Apr 27, 2026
More than 130 Alfred University students participated in the 2026 Undergraduate Research Forum, held Thursday, April 23, in the Joyce-Walton Center. The students, representing each of the university’s academic units— the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Inamori School of Engineering and the School of Art & Design + Performing Arts Division—were on hand to present their research projects to faculty, staff, fellow students, and external audiences.
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Pair of Alfred University students honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Two Alfred University seniors are recipients of the 2026 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Matthew Bittel and Summer Aquino were among more than 200 students from 64 SUNY campuses to receive the award from Chancellor John B. King Jr. during a ceremony held Monday, April 27, in Albany.
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Alfred University hosts 2026 Scholes Memorial Lecture
Apr 24, 2026
Mario Affatigato, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics at Coe College, gave the annual Samuel L. Scholes Sr. Memorial Lecture at Alfred University, on Thursday, April 23, in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall.
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Smithsonian Institution honors Wayne Higby with 2026 Visionary Award
Apr 24, 2026
Alfred University Professor Emeritus Wayne Higby was awarded the Smithsonian Institution’s prestigious Visionary Award honoring his contributions in the field of ceramic art and art education.  
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Alfred University junior Abby Sexsmith delivers 2026 Wit and Wisdom Award lecture
Apr 24, 2026
Abby Sexsmith, a third-year Alfred University student majoring in history and music, delivered the 2026 Wit and Wisdom lecture at the April 23 Bergren Forum.
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Alfred University, Northeast College announce new pathway to chiropractic degree
Apr 23, 2026
Alfred University and Northeast College of Health Sciences, both in New York, announce a new agreement that will help students save time and money while securing admission to Northeast College’s Doctor of Chiropractic program.
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Summer at Alfred invites young equestrians to explore Hunt Seat, Western disciplines
Apr 22, 2026
Aspiring equestrians have an opportunity explore their potential in the Hunt Seat and Western disciplines during a pair of pre-college programs offered by Alfred University as part of its Summer at Alfred 2026.
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Alfred University Celebrates 2026 BFA Senior Exhibitions
Apr 22, 2026
The School of Art & Design at Alfred in the New York State College of Ceramics at University is proud to present the 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Senior Exhibitions, an event celebrating the creative accomplishments of its graduating students. The exhibition will open with a public reception from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and some exhibitions will remain on view through Sunday, May 17.
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Electrical, renewable energy engineering students among group from Alfred University to tour NYSEG substation
Apr 22, 2026
A group of Alfred University students, faculty, and staff took a trip to Dansville on Tuesday, April 21, to visit the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) Meyer Substation, which is in the midst of a $122 million upgrade project. Visitors from Alfred talked with employees of Avangrid, the parent company for NYSEG, about the new equipment being installed at the substation and how it will help improve delivery of power to customers in the region.
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Plastic-free packaging innovation wins student startup competition
Apr 20, 2026
A team of three Alfred University students has turned a classroom idea into an award-winning startup with a plastic-free packaging innovation.
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Student-run business providing market research for First Heritage Credit Union
Apr 20, 2026
Alfred Market Insights (AMI), a student-run business venture created in the spring of 2025 in the Strategic Marketing class taught by Alfred University marketing faculty Shelly Freyn, is working with its first paid client. AMI conducted market research for First Heritage Credit Union, from Hornell, NY, to help the business understand what members of Gen Z want in a financial institution.
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‘Enlightening Realizations’: Alfred University religious studies students visit area monasteries, retreats
Apr 16, 2026
During a recent weekend in Alfred University’s spring semester, first-year student Hana Tadessa found herself in the crypt of the Mount Saviour Monastery, in Pine City, NY, listening to the monastery’s resident Benedictine monks chanting the early morning prayers of Vigils. A statue of the Virgin Mary was a centerpiece of the room, and Hana felt a combination of peacefulness and weirdness.
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Space Materials Institute to present discussion on NASA
Apr 16, 2026
The Space Materials Institute (SMI) at Alfred University will host a presentation, “What’s Happening at NASA?”, on Monday, April 20, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 357 of McMahon Engineering Building.
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First annual Senior Social to be hosted at Alfred University
Apr 16, 2026
Students of Jennifer Gordon, assistant professor of anatomy and physiology at Alfred University, have organized an event offering fun activities for senior citizens from the university and local communities.
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Alfred University students attend GAME Forum, connect with finance industry professionals
Apr 16, 2026
Each year, Alfred University sends a group of students to the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum in New York City. This year's trip, held March 19 and 20, reinforced something that no classroom lecture can fully deliver: what it actually feels like to be in the room with people who manage real money for a living.
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Students’ campus app concept wins 2026 Saxon Tank competition
Apr 16, 2026
Alfred University places a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, giving students more than just theoretical knowledge. Through programs like Saxon Tank, students have the opportunity to test real business ideas in front of experienced judges. This semester, that hands-on environment led to the development of several innovative ventures, including UniConnect.
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Alfred University students take biology research to national stage
Apr 09, 2026
Stepping outside the classroom and into the world of research, Alfred University students recently had the opportunity to attend and present their research at a national conference hosted by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
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Undergraduate Ella Thompson helps AU English professor make a tough deadline 
Apr 09, 2026
The University of Georgia Press (UGP) recently contacted Alfred University English Professor Susan Mayberry, advising her that UGP wanted to publish a paperback reprint of her 2007 book on Toni Morrison, "Can’t I Love What I Criticize? The Masculine and Morrison." 
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Alfred University’s Ring of Fire Returns
Apr 08, 2026
When sparks begin to rise, furnaces glow, and the rhythm of hammers, flame, and molten material fills the air. At Alfred University, this can only mean one thing: the return of Ring of Fire, an immersive, high-energy celebration of flame-based art and community.
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Mario Affatigato, physics faculty at Coe College, to present 2026 Scholes Lecture at Alfred University
Apr 08, 2026
Mario Affatigato, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics at Coe College, will deliver the annual Scholes Lecture at Alfred University, on Thursday, April 23, at 11:20 a.m. in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall.
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Alfred University AKO chapter announces 2026 leadership awards
Apr 08, 2026
The Sisters of Alpha Kappa Omicron announce two current students have been named as winners of the 2026 AKO Leadership Awards. The awards were established to award two Alfred University students each year through the generous support from numerous donors from the AKO sisterhood.
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Economics in Action: Alfred University students take in Washington, D.C.
Apr 07, 2026
From April 1 to 4, 15 students from the Alfred University Economics Club traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual professional development trip, an experience that reflected Alfred’s strong emphasis on experiential learning. Rather than remaining within the classroom, students engaged directly with professionals in public policy, finance, and economic development, gaining a clearer understanding of how economics operates in real-world environments.
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NYSCC at Alfred University set to host 2026 MFA Thesis shows
Apr 02, 2026
The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is hosting its annual Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Exhibition over the coming weeks. The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Season kicks off on Saturday, April 4, with new shows opening every Saturday and continuing through the final reception on May 9.
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Alfred University announces 2026 Marlin Miller Outstanding Seniors
Apr 02, 2026
Alfred University students Sofia Pizarro Lobos and Lily Janik have been selected to receive the 2026 Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior Award. The pair was chosen from among 31 exceptional nominees for the prestigious honor.
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Alfred University hosts student-led TEDx event
Apr 02, 2026
Alfred University hosted an afternoon of TEDx talks on Friday, March 27. A dozen speakers—including current students, alumni, faculty, and staff—presented during the student-led event, a first for Alfred University.
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Deb Steward leaving Alfred University, wrapping up a nearly four-decade career in collegiate athletics
Mar 31, 2026
Deb Steward, Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics and Recreation, is leaving Alfred University, effective April 18, 2026, to become Vice President, Director of Operations at Canandaigua National Bank in Canandaigua, NY.
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Fiat Lux reporter nabs scoop: interview with former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Mar 26, 2026
Alfred University junior Will Cooley is working on his BFA at the School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics. He also describes himself as an avid consumer of political news, and he brings his interest in art, politics, and the news to his volunteer work for the university newspaper, The Fiat Lux, writing about international and national issues and creating cover designs for the paper.
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Performance Design and Technology students attend USITT job fair
Mar 26, 2026
Alfred University Performance Design and Technology students and faculty recently attended the United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT) Upstate New York Regional Winter Meeting and Job Fair in Syracuse.
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Strategic Marketing students bring products to life
Mar 26, 2026
At Alfred University, learning doesn’t stop at theory, but extends into real-world application. In the Strategic Marketing course taught by Brittany Thierman, assistant professor of marketing, students are challenged to move beyond textbook materials and step into the role of marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs. This semester, that challenge took shape in the writing, publishing, and marketing of books on Amazon.
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ACAM to host 21st Perkins Lecture April 2
Mar 26, 2026
The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum will host the 21st Perkins Lecture of Ceramic History Thursday, April 2, welcoming artist Eugene Ofori Agyei and curator Larry Ossei-Mensah in the Nevins Theater of the Powell Campus Center. The lecture will begin at 4:30 pm.
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Alfred University holds fourth annual DC Purple City event
Mar 26, 2026
Nearly 30 Alfred University students and a group of faculty and staff traveled to the nation’s capital March 18-20 for the fourth annual DC Purple City Student Leadership Forum. The event, themed “Leading With a Purpose,” was supported by Washington, D.C.-area alumni and featured 16 alumni panelists and speakers.
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AHA! Competition turns students’ ideas into opportunities
Mar 25, 2026
Each year, the AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition brings together students who want to test ideas that can actually become businesses in the future. The competition invites students from Alfred University, Houghton University, and Alfred State College to pitch their startup business ideas in front of judges, compete for cash prizes, and see if what they built holds up.
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Alfred University students’ senior capstone studies ways to protect satellite batteries from intense heat
Mar 25, 2026
Three undergraduate mechanical engineering majors at Alfred University are studying how to mitigate the affects of heat generated by batteries powering satellites orbiting the earth, thus prolonging the battery life and that of the satellites.
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Speaking four languages, senior Sofia Lobos returns from spring break and UN
Mar 19, 2026
While many Alfred University students enjoyed spring break with rest and relaxation, fourth-year student Sofia Pizarro Lobos spent most of the week in New York City, working at the United Nations.
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum announces Ackerman Internship recipient for Spring 2026
Mar 19, 2026
The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is pleased to announce the awarding of the Jerome Ackerman Internship for Spring Semester 2026 to Alfred University undergraduate Alex Bushnik.
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Alfred University to host 31st Riley Lecture in Women’s Studies March 30
Mar 19, 2026
Alfred University on Monday, March 30 will welcome Melina Packer, assistant professor of race, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, for the thirty-first Elizabeth Hallenbeck Riley and Charles P. Riley Lectureship in Women's Studies.
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Summer at Alfred 2026 offers experiences in beautiful coastal Maine
Mar 19, 2026
A variety of arts-focused workshops and pre-college programs are being offered during Summer Arts at Alfred, which welcomes artists and art educators to the Alfred University campus and beyond as part of Summer at Alfred 2026. One highlight of Summer Arts program is a pair of workshops set against the stunning seascape of coastal Maine.
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Get into the Game—Go Saxons Day of Giving is Almost Here!
Mar 18, 2026
Next Tuesday, March 24, Alfred University Athletics kicks off its third annual Go Saxons Day of Giving at 11 a.m. EDT, rallying alumni, families, and fans to support our student-athletes. This 24-hour event runs through 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 25, giving everyone the chance to make a difference for their favorite teams.
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First home game set for Alfred University’s new baseball field
Mar 18, 2026
On Saturday, March 21, Alfred University will host the first home baseball games at the team’s new field at the Saxon Hill Sports Complex. The first game of the Empire 8 Conference doubleheader against Houghton University begins at noon.
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Alfred University to host day of TEDx talks featuring students, alumni, faculty, staff
Mar 17, 2026
Alfred University will host an afternoon of TEDx talks on Friday, March 27, featuring engaging discussions focused on creativity, interdisciplinary learning, and the transformative power of education.
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Alfred University serves as host for National History Day Competition
Mar 13, 2026
Alfred University hosted the National History Day Regional Competition at Powell Campus Center on Tuesday, March 10. Approximately 55 students from six area school districts participated.
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Saxon Western and hunt seat equestrian teams win High Point honors at weekend regional championships
Mar 12, 2026
The Alfred University hunt seat and Western equestrian teams competed over the weekend in their respective Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) regional championships. The Saxons, who hosted the Western regional show on Saturday, March 7, and the hunt seat team, competing Sunday, March at Cornell University, both placed first to come away with High Point team titles.
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Alfred University 'Reunion Bikers' announce early participants
Mar 06, 2026
In recognition of America250, our nation’s 250th birthday, the Alfred University Reunion Bikers have chosen the historic Saratoga Springs, NY, as their pedal off point for this year’s journey back to campus. The area offers a unique variety of historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The city’s official slogan is “Health, History, and Horses.”
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MFA students exhibiting at Sculpture Space NYC
Mar 06, 2026
Seven Alfred University MFA students in the School of Art & Design, New York State College of Ceramics, are exhibiting their work in “Fault Lines,” an exhibition at Sculpture Space NYC– Center for Ceramic Arts. The exhibit will run through March 21. Sculpture Space NYC is located at 47-21 35th Street, Long Island City.
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Summer at Alfred 2026 features several performing arts-focused pre-college programs
Mar 06, 2026
Summer at Alfred 2026, hosted by Alfred University, will feature a variety of exciting activities, including arts-focused workshops and residencies, sports clinics, and engineering short courses. The program also offers several pre-college programs focused on the performing arts.
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Inamori School's First-Year Experience seminar introduces former Alstom engineer Jacob Towsley to students
Mar 06, 2026
Alfred University engineering students this week met with veteran electrical systems engineer and Alfred University alumnus Jacob Towsley (MS, Electrical Engineering, 2009), whose past work include stints with Hornell-based Alstom Transport, operator of the largest passenger rail manufacturing facility in the U.S.
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Alfred University receives additional funding for joint project with U.S. Army Research Lab
Mar 06, 2026
Alfred University has been awarded an extension on a joint project with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to study the synthesis and characterization of ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) materials. The university will receive $3.2 million in funding—part of a $13.5 million contract initially awarded in the spring of 2022.
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Alfred University senior Kiani Barnard-Pratt studies applications in 3-D printing for tissue, bone repair
Mar 05, 2026
Kiani Barnard-Pratt came to Alfred University as a biomaterials engineering major, with an interest in pursuing a career in the development of prosthetics. Now a senior, she is working on a research project focused on 3-D printing of glass-based materials that can be used for tissue, organ, and bone regeneration.
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Black Glass Artist Series welcomes two artists in March, April
Feb 27, 2026
Alfred University’s Black Glass Artist series will welcome artists Sam Drumgoole and Lyncia Berry to campus in March, as the series founded by then-undergraduate Adeye Jean-Baptiste enters its fifth season.
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Mark Your Calendars: Go Saxons Day of Giving Begins March 24
Feb 27, 2026
Starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, Alfred University Athletics kicks off 24 spirited hours of competition during Go Saxons Day! Bonus Challenge dollars are on the line until the event wraps up at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25.
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Alfred University hosts annual Spring Career and Grad School Fair
Feb 27, 2026
Alfred University hosted its annual Spring Career and Grad School Fair on Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Joyce & Walton Center. More than 60 recruiters representing business and industry, government agencies, and graduate schools were on hand to provide information to students and answer questions about potential careers and grad school offerings.
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High school students compete for scholarships at Alfred University’s Engineering Design Challenge
Feb 26, 2026
More than 30 students from seven area high schools spent Thursday, Feb. 26, on the Alfred University campus vying for scholarships in a competition hosted by the Inamori School of Engineering as part of its annual Engineering and Materials Science Day.
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A variety of ceramics-focused workshops offered during Summer Arts at Alfred
Feb 26, 2026
Several ceramics-focused workshops are being offered during Summer Arts at Alfred, welcoming artists and art educators to the Alfred University campus as part of Summer at Alfred 2026.
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Alumnus Joseph Agati ’73 donates new furniture for Scholes Library
Feb 19, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of Alfred University alumnus Joseph Agati, students are enjoying stylish and comfortable new furniture gracing Scholes Library.
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AU students dive into ecology of Bahamas during Allen Term
Feb 19, 2026
Growing up in Olean, Lily Schena had never experienced the fun of ocean snorkeling. That changed over Alfred University’s winter break, when Lily and nine other students enrolled in the Environmental Studies course Ecology of the Bahamas and traveled to the Bahamas with Environmental Studies Professor Fred Beaudry, Environmental Studies Technician Nicole Munkwitz, and Assistant Professor of Geology Michaela Fendrock. 
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History, art history, and business students spend January in Germany
Feb 19, 2026
Sixteen Alfred University undergraduates traveled to Germany over the recent Allen Term break, either as students in the class Looting Europe: How Hitler Stole the Continent's Art class, led by Associate Professor of History Andrew Kless, or German Auto Industry, led by Dean of the College of Business Mark Lewis. Additionally, ten Chinese students from the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan also joined the trip this year, led by doctoral candidate Nuerxiati Juleiti.
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Summer at Alfred 2026 programs let students ‘test waters’ of psychology, learn who they are
Feb 19, 2026
High school students interested in studying psychology in college have an opportunity to learn more about this academic discipline, and reflect on who they are as a person, through a pair of pre-college courses offered by Alfred University as part of its Summer at Alfred 2026.
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From classroom to competition: Alfred University equips future equestrian leaders
Feb 19, 2026
Alfred University’s equestrian program is entering a new phase of growth, driven by rising student engagement, competitive success, and stronger ties to the equine industry.
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Alfred University students connected with Macbeth production earn theater honors
Feb 12, 2026
Alfred University undergraduate Izzy Wachtel recently won the Jane Childs DTM Legacy Award honoring student designers and technicians who present their work for the first time at the regional Design, Technology, and Management (DTM) Expo, hosted under the auspices of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (ACTF).
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Mark Zupan is guest on WXXI’s Connections; gives keynote at meeting of World Affairs Council
Feb 12, 2026
Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, was a guest on the Tuesday, Feb. 10, episode of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on WXXI, Rochester’s National Public Radio affiliate.
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ICE Teach-In draws more than 100
Feb 12, 2026
A forum for community education and awareness focusing on U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement drew approximately 125 Alfred University students, faculty, and staff members, in addition to community members, last week at Herrick Library.
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Mike Pellicciotti ’00, Washington State treasurer, to give Alfred University commencement address
Feb 11, 2026
Mike Pellicciotti ’00, treasurer for the state of Washington, will deliver the keynote address for Alfred University’s 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 16. Commencement ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. in the Galanis Family Arena, McLane Center.
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Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo named first-ever Alfred University men’s rugby All-American
Feb 10, 2026
Ayomideji “Deji” Israel-Akinbo, a junior from Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa, has been named Alfred University’s first-ever All-American in rugby. National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) released its 2025 All-American teams on Feb. 5 and Israel-Akinbo was one of just 23 players nationwide named to the Division III squad.
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Sports and Health Sciences students host soccer tourney
Feb 05, 2026
Alfred University students recently hosted more than 300 students from local school districts for an indoor soccer tournament that served as a hands-on project for the university’s Sports and Health Sciences program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Summer at Alfred 2026 offers programs that promote personal growth, well-being
Feb 05, 2026
Summer at Alfred 2026, hosted by Alfred University, will provide a wide array of exciting activities, including arts-focused workshops and residencies, sports clinics, and engineering short courses. The program also offers a trio of pre-college courses designed to promote personal growth and mental well-being, serving to help prepare high school students for college.
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2026 AKO Leadership Awards application deadline approaching
Feb 04, 2026
Alfred University’s Beth Robinson Judson Leadership Center continues to accept nominations for the 2026 Alpha Kappa Omicron Leadership Awards. The deadline for submitting applications for this year’s awards is Wednesday, Feb. 28.
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Sharif Bey's “Autoethnography” to open at Alfred Ceramic Art Museum
Jan 29, 2026
The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum beginning Feb. 12 will host “Autoethnography,” a solo exhibition by the groundbreaking artist Sharif Bey. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Feb. 12, and the exhibit will run through July 19.
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Nominations sought for 2026 Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior Awards
Jan 29, 2026
Alfred University is seeking nominations for the 2026 Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior Awards, one of the university’s most prestigious honors presented to students annually. The deadline to make nominations is Feb. 10.
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Last call for Alumni Award nominations
Jan 29, 2026
The deadline to submit nominations for Alfred University Alumni Awards is nearly here. Nominations for the honors—which help recognize alumni who are making a difference, breaking boundaries, and giving back—must be completed by Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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ACAM Director Benjamin Evans publishes article on international ceramic film festival
Jan 29, 2026
Benjamin Evans, Wayne Higby Director and Principal Curator of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, wrote an article that was published recently in Ceramics Now, a leading art publication specializing in contemporary ceramics.
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum to host “Fihankra,”  exhibition by Eugene Ofori Agyei, former Turner Teaching Fellow at Alfred University
Jan 22, 2026
“Fihankra,” an exhibition by ceramic artist Eugene Ofori Agyei, will open Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. The museum will host a reception from 5 to 7 pm to accompany the opening, and the exhibition will be on display through July 19.
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Computer Science students designing games in CASTLE Lab; ‘Count Zoomula’ declared the winner of recent competition
Jan 22, 2026
Alfred University sophomore Abby Atnafe, a native of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has been meeting regularly in Myers Hall since the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year with other undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, collaborating on a shared passion for computer programming.
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Alfred University students excel on NYS teacher certification exams
Jan 22, 2026
Students in Alfred University’s education program are required to complete two or more teacher certification exams— taken during their senior year or after graduation—in order to become certified to teach in New York State. The requirement is in addition to completion of three state workshops and the conferral of their degree. According to the state Education Department’s most recent report, from 2024, 98 percent of Alfred students passed their licensing exams.
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When Math overlaps with art: Alfred Math Professor Amanda Lipnicki and students explore non-Euclidean geometry through crocheting and knitting
Jan 22, 2026
When Alfred University Math Professor Amanda Lipnicki took up knitting as an undergraduate student, she didn’t immediately recognize how mathematics and geometry underlay the patterns of stitches holding together any knitted or crocheted surface.
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Alfred University ‘Reunion Bikers’ celebrate America250
Jan 21, 2026
In recognition of America250, our nation’s 250th birthday, the Alfred University Reunion Bikers have chosen the historic Saratoga Springs, NY, as their pedal off point for this year’s journey back to campus. The area offers a unique variety of historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The city’s official slogan is “Health, History, and Horses.”
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Two paintings by Professor Stephanie McMahon ’98 acquired by Cleveland Clinic Art Collection
Jan 15, 2026
The School of Art & Design at Alfred University proudly announces that two paintings by Professor Stephanie McMahon, Local Horizon (2021) and Heat Wave (2022), have been acquired by the Cleveland Clinic Art Collection, one of the nation’s largest and most distinguished contemporary art collections integrated within a healthcare setting.
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Business faculty Sengupta, student co-author paper for international economics journal
Jan 15, 2026
Ayush Sengupta, assistant professor of analytics and J. Henry Smith Chair of Business and Administration in Alfred University’s College of Business, collaborated with an Alfred University student on a paper that has been accepted for publication in the journal, Empirical Economic Letters.
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Alfred University among New York State schools included in Research.com rankings
Jan 15, 2026
Research.com, a leading online educational platform that provides students with resources to assist them in choosing the best schools, academic opportunities, and career paths, has released its 2026 rankings for the Best Colleges in New York State and Alfred University is included in several lists.
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School of Art & Design welcomes Randall International Chair in Painting
Jan 14, 2026
The Alfred University School of Art & Design welcomes Katrin Laade, who will serve as Theodore Randall International Chair in Painting during the spring 2026 semester.
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Performing Arts students to participate in American College Theatre Festival
Jan 12, 2026
Eight performing arts students from Alfred University are headed to the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Jan. 13-17, 2026, at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. The students were nominated for awards in Acting, Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Stage Management for their exceptional work on Alfred University’s fall 2025 production of Macbeth.
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