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OLEAN - The Wolfinger Family Donor Advised Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation recently provided $4,607 in grants to area school districts to provide for special projects and educational enrichment programming. The Wolfinger Family Fund was established in 2019 by Connie and Harold “Sandy” Wolfinger to provide annual support for educational programming and enrichment opportunities for area students.
St. Bonaventure holds its spring commencement ceremony
St. Bonaventure University celebrates spring commencement with hundreds of graduates from five schools. Festivities included picnics, receptions, and prayer services. Delta Airline CEO and alum, Ed Bastian, inspires new grads with a personal success story, emphasizing lifelong learning and growth. Congrats to the weekend's graduates!
Celebrating Local Achievements: Alfred State College's 113th Commencement Highlights Community Success
Alfred State College held its 113th commencement ceremony at Pioneer Stadium, celebrating the graduation of about 1,000 students. The event gathered faculty, staff, family, and friends to recognize the academic achievements and future plans of the class of 2024. Instead of a traditional speech, President Dr. Steve Mauro presented a video where graduates thanked those who had a significant impact on their college experience.
Alfred State College's $200 Million Campus Revamp: What It Means for Our Community
Alfred State College (ASC) is currently enhancing its campus with multiple construction projects. These projects, with a total budget of over $200 million spanning from 2016 to 2026, aim to support a growing student population and improve their academic experience. This summer, the college has started another phase of development, which includes a major redesign of the Agriculture Science Building, improvements to campus roads, and updates to the underground infrastructure.
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