The 2006 Allegheny College graduate has built a career out of turning overlooked wildlife into unforgettable stories. As a science writer, author, National Geographic contributor, and children’s book creator, Bittel specializes in translating dense scientific research into writing that is funny, accessible, and deeply human.
When Scotland (Scot) Duncan ‘03 arrived on campus in the fall of 1999, he probably didn’t realize how influential Allegheny College would be in his life, both professionally and personally.
Allegheny College's Ishita Sinha Roy, professor of communication, media, and performance, reflects on the 2026 Alumni Tour to India.
In the latest Gators on Purpose episode, host Briana Lewis connects with Seth Ehrlich ’01, the CEO of SOS Outreach, an organization that has taught 3,000+ youth critical skills through mentorship based on the outdoors.
There are bright lights in the big city, and Jillian Bradley ’23 is certainly taking every opportunity she can to shine. Bradley recently starred in the play Pity Party, which premiered at the Chain Theatre’s Winter One-Act Festival in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
The journey of Aaliyah Coleman '21 was anything but a straight line as a first-generation student. The winding path of Coleman’s career ultimately created meaning, leading her to receive multiple professional accolades.
Samantha Bretz ’18 started as a finance intern at Boston Scientific through a connection from a fellow Gator. Little did Bretz know that the connection would transform the trajectory of her career.
Cecily Milligan ’18 is entering a new chapter as a Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 honoree, while she leads positive storytelling at Oyster Creative Co., an alumni-run marketing and public relations agency based in Pittsburgh.
In the latest episode of the Gators on Purpose podcast, Briana Lewis speaks with Jonathan Spencer '79, founder of New Horizon’s House, a Colorado-based nonprofit providing care to survivors of human trafficking and sexual abuse.
The story Alejandra Fernandez ’26 tells doesn’t begin in a college lab or a library. It begins among the ecosystems of Puerto Rico where, as a child, she first learned to pay attention.
Address:
520 North Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Contact:
814-332-4351
info@allegheny.edu
admissions@allegheny.edu
