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Colleges and universities are important to any region. Not only are they an educational resource for our future, they can also provide invaluable research and an economic impact that is often overlooked. A quality university program, coupled with lead researchers will evolve into local companies taking advantage of the research findings. A university can create a corridor or cluster of businesses around itself that spurs the local economy.
Southwest NY has a long tradition of high quality educational institutions operating in the region. There are several institutions spread throughout the region. Some are private, some public and thereby part of the State University of New York system, and some are community colleges or business institutes. All achieve exceptional standards.
A few interesting notes about some of these colleges and universities...
SUNY Fredonia is consistently listed in the top ten "Best Buys" for college educations by various trade magazines.
The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University contains the largest and most diverse Ceramic Engineering and Materials program in the United States, and Alfred is listed as the preferred school of recruiting by several notable companies.
Jamestown Community College has three campuses, one in Jamestown, one in Dunkirk, and a newly expanded campus in Olean.
The colleges and universities in Southwest NY are collectively second to none. Explore their campuses by utilizing the tool below. Or visit their web site by linking through their name in the list provided here.
Alfred University
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
Alfred State College
Saint Bonaventure University
Houghton College
Olean Business Institute
State University of New York at Fredonia
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown Business College
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