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Alfred University graduate student Roque Santiago ’25 earned first place in the student poster contest at the 2026 Ceramics Expo in Cleveland.

Santiago previously earned bachelor’s degrees in ceramic engineering and physics from Alfred and is now pursuing his master’s degree. His success highlights the innovative research and interdisciplinary learning that define the Alfred experience. Congratulations, Roque! 🏆

[Link] https://www.alfred.edu/about/news/pressreleases/general/2026/alfred-universitys-roque-santiago-wins-poster-contest-at-2026-ceramics-expo.cfm

Alfred University’s Roque Santiago wins poster contest at 2026 Ceramics Expo 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 bachelors degrees in ceramic engineering and physics from Alfred University in 2025 and is curr...

The castle on the hill - the Allen Steinheim Museum

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

This month and every month, we’re celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and all the ways our students, faculty, staff and alumni make Alfred a more vibrant place to learn, live and grow.

Alfred University proudly welcomes the return of the MostArts Festival, July 12–18, 2026.
A full week of world-class live music, visual art, and performance right here in Alfred. This year's lineup features composer Gabriel Jenks (described by The New York Times as "striking and resourceful"), pianist Asiya Korepanova, and returning Grand Prize Winner Evelina Kleczek.
Most events are free and open to the public. You don't need to be a classical music fan, just curious enough to show up.
Tickets and more information: https://www.alfred.edu/mostarts/

The MostArts Festival | Alfred MostArts Festival The Magic Returns July 12 - 18, 2026!

Through this new partnership, eligible Golisano Institute graduates can continue their academic journey at Alfred University and pursue a bachelor’s degree in the College of Business.

Read more about it here: [Link] https://www.alfred.edu/about/news/pressreleases/general/2026/golisano-institute-graduates-can-now-transfer-to-alfred-university-as-juniors-under-new-partnership.cfm

We can’t stop thinking about last weekend… 🎓💜 Relive the memories because photos from last week’s ceremonies are now available!

Photos captured by our MarCom team can be viewed here: [Link] https://alfreduniversity.smugmug.com/Spring-2026/Undergraduate-Graduate-Ceremonies

gradimages.com was also at the ceremonies capturing images, and those photos will be available to view and for purchase in the coming weeks.

A Chapter in the History of the Christmas House:

The Christmas House was built in the 1860s by Alfred native, Albert B. Sherman. When Sherman fell onto hard times, his house went up for public auction. A young friend of his--James Lester Reynolds--attempted to help Sherman by bidding up the price, but in the process, he inadvertently bought the house! It worked out well, however: the house remained in the Reynolds family for over a century. Upon his death, James left the property to his son, Edwin O. Reynolds, then Edwin left it to his son, Lester Eugene Reynolds. When Gene Reynolds died without heirs in 1991, he made provision that his house would be auctioned and his estate would be divided equally between Alfred University and the Alfred State College of Technology. Reynolds stipulated, “It is my will and I direct that each of the recipients shall use the funds to establish a prize to be awarded annually to the student demonstrating the greatest achievement in the field of mathematics.”

Each year at the Alfred University Awards convocation, I smile when that scholarship is awarded and I think about the Reynolds family, the privilege I have of now owning their historic home, and the way that they continue to benefit outstanding young scholars 35 years after Lester’s death (my daughter and I fondly refer to him as “our ghost” when there are unexplained occurrences in the house!) This past year--my last before retiring--I was fortunate to actually know the delightful young Alfred University student who earned the Reynolds scholarship; Callum graduated from Alfred on Saturday. Congratulations, Callum; I’m sure you will make the Reynolds family proud!