Alfred Stories

Proof that there's magic in our valley

Every single member of the Alfred University community has a story to tell. Here are just a few of them. And if you have a story of your own to share, let us know!

The Many Faces of Alfred

Let's take a look back...to our very first president, to notable educators and alumni and to benefactors who've been so gracious in their support of Alfred University over our 184 years.

The Many Faces of Alfred

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Matthew Finley

Renewable Energy Engineering 4+1 MBA

I love the freedom and free-spirited nature of AU, the friendly atmosphere and the culture this university has created.
Mandy Skeet

Alfred University: "A Family Feel"

My favorite thing about Alfred first and foremost is the people. Everyone is just so friendly here. Whenever you walk around on campus you know tha...
Natalie Turco blowing glass

APEX: Engineering & Chemistry with a Side of Glassblowing!

The APEX grant provided me with the ability to focus solely on the internship I was working as opposed to being distracted by the stress of financi...
Bonnie and Family

Bonnie Ye

I enjoy working with people from all around the world. I like the challenges I face each day.
Kizzy Parks and her team at a reception dinner

K Parks Consulting

I went on and earned a Master's Degree and PhD in the field, and it's all due to the experience at AU and the Psychology department.
Brad in the hot bshop working on glass sculpture

MFA Alum Heats Up Netflix

Alfred gave me the opportunity to branch out from glass. And I developed an appreciation for the physical context in which your work is placed.
Jessica TenBrink in the chemistry lab

First-Year Student & Pre-Pharmacy? Yup.

Reaching out to the advisors at Alfred University was one of the best decisions for my career I have ever made. I now have a great plan and a clear...
Justin Mosley

APEX: Becoming a Business Leader

I chose Alfred University because it felt like a second home; I was wanted every time I stepped outside. The people of this community who have made...
Alissa laying on a horse

Pre-Health Equestrian with a Dream of Working in the ER

Without my friends and professors at Alfred University, I don’t know where I would be today!
Danielle Bachert

Here My Friends Are More Like Family

To me, Alfred University is a place where I can grow not only as a student, but as a person. Here my friends are more like family and Alfred Univer...
Kassandra McCarn with a horse

Mix & Match! (College Student Development, PoliSci, Equestrian Studies, Business AND Psychology)

This community is like a family, and we all want to see each other succeed. I have spent more time in Alfred than any other place in my life, and t...
Jean with a student

Professor of Biology

This is the message I hope my students take to heart… Find your passion: find the thing, job, activity, or career that you enjoy and that you do we...
Samantha Grgas with Chet

Childhood/Early Childhood Education... And puppies!

I had a wonderful experience!
Jason Dearing

*Props* to you, Jason! (Sculpture/Dimensional Studies, Performance Design Tech)

Combining my interests in fine art and theater, I seek to blur the line that has long separated the two areas by employing my traditional art skill...
Brandon Smith

Non-Traditional Students Welcome! Veteran Students Welcome!

Alfred has been everything I had hoped it would be. The faculty and staff are always willing to help, and my fellow students have accepted me as an...
Lu Krawczyk on the softball field

Lu Krawczyk

I’m pleased to be learning a wide array of subjects from human performance to management and organizational behavior so that when I graduate, I wil...
Emmons and students in a biology class

The Nature of Alfred

Alfred has felt like a home to me since the first day I arrived to interview.
Fred Beaudry with a Blue Jay

Esteemed and Widely Published Wildlife Ecologist

It was immediately clear to me that I had found a place full of kind, passionate, and interesting people. I wanted my family and I to be a part of ...
Aanu working on equipment

International Student Found a Home in Alfred

It has been exhilarating. A blessing in all spheres of my life!

Talulla playing tennis

From South Africa to Alfred New York

In South Africa, it’s seen as a great privilege and opportunity to be able to study in America. I am beyond grateful to be able to do this in such ...
Eli sitting on stairs

Mechanical Engineering and Dance

I really appreciate the people that I have gotten close to at Alfred University. These individuals have been comforting, resourceful and loving sin...
Joe Brady in his dorm room

World Class Art School

It’s a very open and accepting campus with very relaxed classes. I like the size of the campus as well as the community in the school.
Kade McGarrity

Wonderfully Weird, Like-Minded People

The independence and responsibility I’ve been given in the lab and the wonderfully weird, like-minded people who are similarly attracted to this pl...
Nick's headshot

Getting Lost in the Woods

I would get lost in the woods to find myself.
Kari Martin

Environmental Advocacy Campaign Manager

When I was looking for the right college, my mother told me that she wished she could go to college all over again. I never understood why until I ...
Case Ponce

Bringing People Together...With Games.

Most students stay in their school, whether it be Art or Engineering. I want to bring people together with games. No matter why we came here, we ca...
Olivia Cronmiller

Women In Engineering

I wouldn’t trade my time here for anything. Take advantage of all the opportunities Alfred has to offer!
Oumar Soumahoro candid

4+1 MBA Accounting

Alfred has taught me that you can only really blame yourself for your failure because life gives you all the weapons you need to win your war. It i...
Rachel Pera in the laboratory

APEX: Biology & Chemistry Research

Before starting this [APEX] experience, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian but was unsure of what path I would follow within the profession. Perf...
James Eddlestone

Taking Less Traditional Career Pathways

Getting the chance to work on art installations, and handling the design, feasibility assessment, fabrication, finishing and installation aspects g...
Mariah Addis

Research Abroad Through APEX

Traveling and learning abroad alongside my professors and colleagues was an unparalleled opportunity that has grown my professional network and ref...
Holly Seidewand

Whiskey Business

The people I have met at Alfred are amazing...my two best friends/roommates that I still stay in touch with. It is such a small university and thes...
Peyton VanBibber headshot

APEX: Health Fitness Management

As students, we only get so much hands-on experience. This internship helped link my classroom learning with real-world applications in the field o...
Richard Lander

Athletics, Engineering and...Med School?

I had big dreams and understood that the bridge between what I dreamt and the reality of that dream is hard work. Alfred University not only believ...