Dana D’Amico has always liked science and writing. When she arrived at Allegheny College in 2009, she had no idea that the student-run newspaper, The Campus would give her the opportunity to excel at both, laying the foundation for a successful career in science marketing and communications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The late Phil St. Moritz ’61, for whom the Center for Innovation in the completely renovated, iconic building will be named, funded the majority of this massive project. His passion for innovation, his intuitive generosity, and his love of Allegheny made the project possible.
Liana Leja ’17 never imagined that her research skills and entrepreneurial drive at Allegheny College would culminate in a healthcare career — today she serves as a nurse practitioner at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute.
Heather Amancio ’23 credits her unusual combinations for preparing her for a career in bringing historical sites to life.
If you’ve spent any time in Oakmont, Pa. lately, chances are you’ve heard the buzz. There’s a new hangout on Allegheny Avenue that’s serving lagers, stouts, and stories in equal measure.
Address:
520 North Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Contact:
814-332-4351
info@allegheny.edu
admissions@allegheny.edu
