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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Katie Shipp ’09: Empowering Surviors & Educating Communities

In this episode of Gators on Purpose, Briana Lewis talks with Katie Shipp, Executive Director of I Have the Right To and Pittsburgh Magazine 2025 40 Under 40 Honoree. A psychology major and religious studies minor, Shipp reflects on how Bonner service, AmeriCorps, and law school shaped her path advocating for survivors of sexual assault.

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Patrick Houston ‘75: Finding His Noble Calling at Allegheny 

The 1970s marked the end of the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, disco and bell bottom jeans. It also marked Patrick Houston’s years at Allegheny College.