Heather Moore Roberson Reflects on the Impact of “Soul Train” with SwagHer Magazine
Heather Moore Roberson, dean of inclusive excellence, had the opportunity to reflect on the impact “Soul Train” had in her life.
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President Cole Featured in Academic Leader Highlighting Allegheny and Economic Development in the Meadville Region
President Ron Cole was recently featured in Academic Leader in an article focused on how academic leaders and institutions can drive regional economic development by actively engaging with local communities, businesses, and government stakeholders.
Allegheny College’s Andy Walker Named to 2024 Pennsylvania Impact Award List
Andy Walker, a prominent community leader and Allegheny College’s inaugural executive director for economic, civic & community engagement, has been named with honors to the 2024 Pennsylvania Impact Award List.
Allegheny Alumna Featured In The Meadville Tribune
Marla A. Sacks ’13 was recently featured in The Meadville Tribune to share her journey to Allegheny College. The idea of "unusual combinations" resonated with Sacks as she pursued the field of medicine through an interdisciplinary lens as a physics major and psychology minor.
Planetary health learning objectives: foundational knowledge for global health education in an era of climate change
In collaboration with experts from around the globe, Professor Caryl Waggett co-authored an article aimed at setting foundational learning objectives for planetary health.
Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope
In an interview with Assistant Editor Moina Spooner of The Conversation, Stephen Onyeiwu discusses Africa's growing importance in shaping future global consumption, culture, and stability.
President’s Corner: Why a strategic “pathway” is better than a plan
To drive innovation in Allegheny’s student experience, President Ron Cole crafted his leadership vision around a strategic “pathway” rather than a traditional strategic plan. With increasing external pressures felt by colleges and universities, he believes these guidelines provide him the plasticity to adapt to emerging student and workforce needs.
The Lay of the Land Earns Educator a Fulbright
Dr. Adrienne Krone has tapped into the Fulbright Canada research chair in religion and pluralism at the University of Calgary for a sabbatical during the 2024-25 academic year.
What Colleges Offer Businesses That Businesses Need
President Cole discusses how higher education, particularly liberal arts, can meet employer and industry needs and close the disconnect between higher education and economic development.
Byron Rich Featured in Academic Leader on “Embracing Hometowns: Economic Resilience and Hyperlocal Focus”
Institutions of higher education can play a transformative role in the economic sustainability of the regions that they call home. Colleges and universities need to position themselves to create thriving ecosystems based on legacy industries and the emerging technologies that will define how those industries transition into viable 21st-century operations.
