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Roman Hladio ‘23: The Pandemic Shaped His Perspective on Journalism 

When Roman Hladio stepped onto the Allegheny College campus in 2019, he knew he wanted to study English and enjoyed writing, but he didn’t know what his path at Allegheny would be. That changed quickly.

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Maximillian Potter ‘93: A Born Writer in Lifelong Pursuit of the Truth

When award-winning writer and author Maximillian Potter arrived at Allegheny College in 1989, he felt like he was born to be a writer but was trying to figure out what that meant. Majoring in English and minoring in creative writing gave him an opportunity to sharpen his skills and find his voice.

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Allegheny Research Project Sparks a Global Career in Muscle Science

Anthony Hessel ’12 didn’t plan on becoming a world expert in how muscles move, he just wanted to get into medical school. But one research project at Allegheny College changed his trajectory entirely.

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Allegheny College Launches New Podcast Spotlighting Alumni Journeys Shaped by Unusual Combinations

Allegheny College announces the launch of Gators on Purpose, a new podcast that explores the lives of alumni whose unexpected academic combinations and the support of the Allegheny community helped shape meaningful, purpose-driven lives and careers.

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Allegheny College’s Michael Mehler Named One of 10 GLCA Academic Fellows in Arts and Humanities

Michael Mehler, Ph.D., Allegheny College professor of theatre and administrative chair of the Music Department, has been named an academic leadership fellow by the Great Lakes Colleges Association.

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Bonner Student Connects with The Heart Of Downtown Meadville

Jay Shank '28 says that joining the Bonner program has been the best decision she’s ever made.

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Seeing the World Anew: Allegheny Student Publishes Research on Field Guides and Environmental Awareness

When Allegheny College student Milo Watson ’26 first flipped through a field guide, he didn’t expect it would lead to a published peer-reviewed research paper. A few years later, that’s exactly what happened.

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Allegheny College Hires Alumna and Former CDC Communications Leader as New Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Allegheny College announces the appointment of Jessica Schindelar as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Schindelar joins her alma mater (Allegheny College ‘02) with nearly 20 years of experience advancing institutional missions, reputations, and public trust through clear, engaging, and audience-centered communication.

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Community-Engaged Courses: Meeting Demands of Students & Employers

Richard Bowden, professor of environmental science and sustainability, discussed integrating collaborative, hands-on learning to meet workforce needs with the Academic Leader. Bowden notes that engaging in community projects allows students to develop agency over their learning in meaningful ways and build transferable skills after graduation.

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Gator Counsel: Joe Gette Leads with Confidence at PPG

When Joe Gette ’94 walks into PPG’s Pittsburgh headquarters, he carries with him a quiet confidence, the kind that was forged years ago in the classrooms and on the basketball and tennis courts of Allegheny College.