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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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Mark Zupan pens op-ed for Democrat and Chronicle
Jan 14, 2026
An op-ed by Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, appeared recently in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Zupan discusses ways institutions of higher education can help foster mental well-being among students.
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Mark Zupan appears on WXXI’s ‘Connections with Evan Dawson’
Jan 14, 2026
Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, was a guest on the Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2025, episode of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on WXXI, Rochester’s National Public Radio affiliate.
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Alumni Award nominations closing soon
Jan 14, 2026
The deadline to submit nominations for Alfred University Alumni Awards is fast approaching. Nominations for the honors—which help recognize alumni who are making a difference, breaking boundaries, and giving back—must be completed by January 31, 2026.
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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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