From the Allegheny “Comp” to the Artemis Missions
Briana Lewis sits down with Bethany Eppig ’11, who shares her incredible journey from an undeclared first-year to her career at NASA.
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Mentoring Memories: Gators Share Inspiring Stories of Lasting Connections
At Allegheny, faces may change from one generation to the next, but the relationships remain. Time and again, alumni tell us their most defining experiences were shaped by the faculty, staff, coaches, and alumni who encouraged, challenged, and believed in them.
Mike Newman ‘94: Entrepreneurship, Fulfillment, and Selfish Altruism
In this episode, Briana Lewis sits down with Mike Newman ’94 to discuss how his double major in philosophy and English paved the way for his career practicing law and high-tech entrepreneurship.
Allegheny Graduate Awarded James “Chip” Hanlon Volunteer Mentor of the Year From The University of Pittsburgh
Brian Sullivan ’92 is on a mission to help drive positive change in the world, whether it’s working to mitigate biological threats in the mail or pursuing startup ventures to tackle problems.
Issac Gittens ’14: Enduring Love of Football & Evolving Sense of Purpose
In the third episode of Gators on Purpose, host Briana Lewis sits down with Isaac Gittens '14, who translated his passion for football into a career with the National Football League (NFL).
Still Pledging: Sixty-Two Years of Brotherhood From Allegheny College’s Phi Delts of ’66
Sixty-two years later, what began as a pledge class has become something more enduring, living proof that college friendships don’t just last. They grow.
Alumnus Combines His Love of Philosophy & The Fastest-Growing Sport — Pickleball — Into A Career
People, pickleball, and philosophy are the central tenets of the life of Derek Sawer ’19, who has been at the forefront of the fastest-growing sport in the United States.
First-Generation Graduate Finds Her Passion for Advising at Allegheny College
Dr. Felicia O’Rourke (Gowanlock) found her calling in student development on the softball field.
Caitie McMekin ‘14: Communicating Through the Power of Pictures
Storytelling in the 21st century takes many forms and for Allegheny College alumna Caitie McMekin, it’s all about the images. For the last decade she’s been a visual journalist for the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Chris Shipley ‘84: Thinking Big in a Tech-based World
With a double major in English and communications, Chris credits her Allegheny College education for giving her a solid foundation and teaching her to think broadly and identify unique connections.
