December 27, 2023
By Paul Welker
ALFRED, NY – Increased enrollment and high rankings highlighted 2023 at Alfred State College. New amenities were opened, construction projects continued to improve campus, and success celebrated in a variety of events.
Alfred State celebrated enrollment growth of 20 percent and continued to be ranked No. 1 by US News.
• US News ranks Alfred State No. 1 thanks to student outcomes and faculty excellence
• No. 1 ranked SUNY Regional College Alfred State grows enrollment by 20 percent – most reach (29,208) of any post on Facebook in 2023
• New class of Pioneers welcomed to Alfred State – most reactions (1,684) of any post on Facebook in 2023.
Construction continued throughout 2023. Projects continue in 2024 but the college celebrated the opening of a variety of spaces on campus to enhance experiences on campus.
• Alfred State celebrates opening of “The Studio”
• Construction progress and results at Alfred State
• Community Needs Hub opens in Peet Hall
• Perry’s Ice Cream is scooped up by students at “The Nook”
• Alfred State plants over 130 trees and shrubs on campus
• Rock Band Room opens in Pioneer Center
One of the highlights of the year was when Alfred, NY was named the Ultimate College Town. The college also welcomed SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. to campus, celebrated Mary Huntington’s 100th Birthday, and honored the life of longtime College Council chair Patricia Fogarty.
• Alfred, New York is named the Ultimate College Town
• Alfred State welcomes Chancellor King
• Alfred State celebrates Mary Huntington’s 100th Birthday
• Former ASC College Council Chair Pat Fogarty passes away
Alfred State hosted the 112th commencement ceremony, hosted the fourth (second in person) commencement ceremony at the Northland campus, and the 39th annual Honors Convocation. The college came together to celebrate and rally around each other for a variety of events.
• Students and community enjoy Hot Dog Day
• Community gathers for Day of Service in Alfred
• Alfred State celebrates Homecoming
• Alfred State community rallies to support Derek Correa
