Jennifer DeSalvo ‘07 credits her unusual combination of a double major in managerial economics and communication arts for allowing her to meet a wide variety of friends while at Allegheny, and for inspiring her to become a successful entrepreneur.
Melissa Spas '03 says her education at Allegheny College significantly impacted her desire to work in religion and continues to influence her work at Chautauqua Institution.
Whether it's protecting citizens or animals, Stephanie Schafer ’97 is dedicated to protecting and serving. After twenty-five years in federal law enforcement, Schafer founded Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters, a nonprofit that supports the animal shelter in Glynn County, Georgia.
No matter where alumni end up, other Allegheny College graduates aren’t too far away. In the case of Tim Kloeppel ’15 and Nicholas Dias ’17, it happened to be the same company.
Emily Ricotta '09 was selected as a finalist for the highly competitive 2024 Early Career Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Research Quality, which recognizes outstanding contributions from researchers. She credits her time at Allegheny College for preparing her with lifelong skills.
Fifty Allegheny College students (fourth-, third-, and second-years) traveled to Cranberry Township to attend the 2nd annual Gator2Gator Live: Pittsburgh Career Fair to meet alumni and prospective employers.
If there were a living, breathing advertisement for why alumni engagement is so impactful, it would come in the form of Lloyd Segan ’80. He is the algorithm for liberal arts education leading to profound career success.
Initially introduced to Allegheny College by a family friend, Carmen Ramsey Ellington ’86 wasn’t sure how she’d fit in as a first-year student, but soon found the Association of Black Collegians (ABC) embraced her.
Sylvia Stewart-Lumpkin '75 dedicated over three decades of her career to providing a welcoming space for her students to flourish. She notes that her experience with the Association of Black Collegians modeled how she wanted to address her classroom.
William C. Jason (1888) is the first black alumnus of Allegheny College, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees of art.
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