About the Campaign
Realizing Our Promise
We believe it's time... for new ideas from new places.
The same trite versions of progress within higher education have created an unsustainable world and a tenuous future. It will be the daring, the unconventional, and the breakthrough innovations that will make tomorrow successful. That's why Alfred University is dedicated to cultivating fearlessly creative people.
We offer a special location. Here students are removed from distractions and find space for exploration, collaboration, and innovation. Students get their hands dirty, defining their own path forward, without restrictions in a diverse community where they can live authentically.
We immerse students in discovery. Under the mentorship of imaginative leaders and with access to advanced facilities, students work at the forefront of art and engineering, science and theatre, broad liberal arts and much more. Never hemmed in by traditional boundaries, students here experience a curated style of learning that puts their interests front and center. From ceramic engineering to global finance, there are limitless paths to explore at Alfred University.
In an environment where failure isn’t dreaded, expression is expected, and uniqueness is fostered, a true sense of freedom emerges. Always existing outside of ordinary, students at Alfred are part of a maker community where world-renowned faculty and high-achieving students collaborate and thrive worldwide.
This is the place where brilliant people become the makers of the future.
This is Alfred University.
It’s no surprise that exploration, creativity and innovation comprise the nucleus of Alfred University. Our founders understood and lived the power of education to improve their communities and the world at large. They were innovative leaders who advanced egalitarian ideals and advocated for women’s rights and the innate right of all people to grow. They were the first educators to give women a full voice in the public arena and access to a full and boundless education.
We take pride in our reputation and accomplishments. Our distinctive alumni are makers, innovators and creative problem solvers who have risen to the highest levels in their fields and made the world a better place.
Today, life at Alfred University is anything but ordinary. Exploring, dreaming, creating, and connecting — it’s how every student here begins their success story. Achieving our promise to help students find their purpose means we’re keenly focused on every aspect of the student experience. That’s why we provide flexible educational pathways and nurture the intersections of disciplines, co-curricular experiences and mentorship opportunities. These shape important positive outcomes for our students to succeed in their chosen careers. We fuel their passions and open doors to new ones.
Because of you, we realize our promise every day, ensuring the success of every one of our students.
I invite you to join us in helping deliver our promise. With your support, we will strengthen Alfred University by pulling together all members of our family — alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff — to achieve our goals for students.
We could not be more grateful for your engagement, ideas and generosity with your time, talent and treasure.
Here’s to our exceptional future! Here’s to the students we will help in our journey.
Fiat Lux! Fiat Longevity!
Mark A. Zupan
President
Our Campaign Pillars
Intersections
At Alfred University, we open new pathways and create connections. We foster a rich and nourishing environment, encouraging students to pursue their passions and discover new ones.
Mentorship
We create a culture of mentorship in a structure that guarantees we deliver on our promise. Championing our distinctive maker roots, we pride ourselves on our hands-on approach to learning, exploration, and mentorship experiences.
Inclusivity
Alfred University is committed to an inclusive, welcoming campus environment. We nurture personal connections and mentorship opportunities, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected.
