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Allegheny College Choir Tours In Scandinavia

Allegheny College Choir Tours In Scandinavia

Last May, alumni (between 1972 to 2022) and students traveled across three countries in Europe to share their talents under the direction of James Niblock ’97, professor of music and director of choral activities. The choir ensemble explored the unique culture of Scandinavia and performed in several historic venues.  “Getting to sing with our alumni, […]

Pathway to Politics

Pathway To Politics In Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth

In painting a picture of Pennsylvania’s future, Gov. Josh Shapiro pointed to past progress. “In every chapter of this Pennsylvania story, we got better,” Shapiro, the Democratic 48th leader of the Commonwealth, said in his January inauguration speech. “We got stronger. We got more tolerant. Our story is one of progress and prosperity, and today […]

Alpha Chi Omega National Council President

Allegheny College Board of Trustee Becomes Alpha Chi Omega National Council President

When Jennifer Daurora ’99 signed up as a freshman with the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she never would have imagined she’d be elected as their national council president one day.  Daurora is the second woman from Allegheny College to become the national council president of Alpha Chi Omega. The first was Charlotte Weber Seipler, who […]

a student athlete in a blue and black tank top holding a pole

Three Allegheny Athletes and Their Olympic Journeys

As we watch the world’s best athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Allegheny College celebrates the legacy of three former Olympians whose stories of perseverance, hard work, and triumph continue to inspire and uplift the Gator community. Jeremy Scott ‘03: 2012 Olympics Jeremy Scott ’03 competed in Olympic trials and qualified for the […]

Richard (RJ) Swanson '24

Allegheny Graduate To Start Career In Corporate Finance At PNC Bank

R.J. Swanson ’24 represents the best qualities shared by Gators – ambition and a bright future. Just one month after graduating from Allegheny College, he will start his career as a rotational analyst within PNC Bank’s finance development program. Swanson says the Center for Career and Professional Development played a huge role in propelling him […]

Hanah Simmons ‘23 & Dr. Eric Lechman ‘91

Breaking Boundaries in Hematology-Oncology Research

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical research, one team stands at the forefront of innovation and discovery. Hanah Simmons ‘23 and Dr. Eric Lechman ‘91, a renowned figure in the field of hematology-oncology, are spearheading groundbreaking research at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPMC). Their collaborative efforts, focused on pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) […]

Jeffrey Dunn ’78

Allegheny Graduate Uses Liberal Arts To Spark A Career As A Published Author & Educator

Cultural fiction. Education. Cultural Criticism. These topics are infused into the work of Jeffrey Dunn ’78. Dunn attributes his liberal arts education to laying the groundwork for his career as a published author and educator.  “Allegheny College required me to sample from a breadth of subjects, allowed me to devise independent studies, and sent me […]

Jeffrey Dacales

Allegheny Graduate Goes From Corporate Vice President To Kindergarten Teacher

It’s never too late to make a change in life. That’s what Jeffrey Dacales ’76 learned after transitioning from a corporate vice president to an elementary school teacher.  “Allegheny College taught me to look at things broadly— to look past a silo, which helped me in education,” says Dacales. “I learned you have to continually […]

Two Allegheny College Alums Provide Clean Energy To Appalachia

For over a decade, Laura Nagel ’07 and Dan Conant ’07 have relentlessly contributed to clean energy in West Virginia by providing a full-service solar development and installation service known as Solar Holler.  The idea for the company started as Conant’s Senior Comprehensive Project, which proposed that clean energy needs to come to communities where […]

Karen Skarupski

Allegheny College Graduate Leads Erie Insurance Human Resources Division

Karen Skarupski ’83 is inspired to help teams and people achieve their goals at Erie Insurance. As the senior vice president of human resources, Skarupski says Allegheny College set her up for success.  “A liberal arts education really fosters curiosity, which has helped me through my legal and business career,” says Skarupski. “The faculty were […]