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Allegheny College professor publishes book on U.S. presidents

Allegheny political science professor Brian Harward recently published a new book titled “The Presidency in Times of Crisis and Disaster.” The book looks at how America’s presidents have responded to major tests of their leadership.

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US professors visit Israel for bridge-building college mission

Allegheny environmental science professor Beth Choate was one of 28 professors from universities and colleges across the United States who recently traveled to Israel for Jewish National Fund‒USA’s (JNF) Faculty Fellowship Program.

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Allegheny Graduate Devotes his Career to Coast-to-Coast Geological Pursuits

In the 53 years since Jeffress “Jeff” Williams graduated from Allegheny College, he’s spent an inordinate amount of time on the beach. It’s not what you might think. He hasn’t been biding his time sunbathing and bodysurfing. He’s been performing potential planet-saving research for the United States Geological Survey. Williams retired from the USGS in […]

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The Woman Who Made Modern Journalism

This article profiles 1880 Allegheny graduate Ida Tarbell, who championed reportorial methods and investigative goals that are as potent today as ever.

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3 quotes from the Democratic debate, explained

Allegheny economics professor Stephen Onyeiwu was among three scholars asked to highlight and analyze a quote from the Democratic presidential candidates during their Dec. 19 debate.

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How sharks outlived dinosaurs and adapted to suit their environment

Allegheny biology and geology Lisa Whitenack shared her expertise on shark evolution in this article.

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Event hopes to shed light on homelessness in Crawford County

Exactly 310 luminaria lined the sidewalks of Diamond Park recently — one for each of the 310 people affected by homelessness in Crawford County over the past year. The luminaria were set up by members of Nicole Gross-Camp’s environmental justice class at Allegheny College as part of an event designed to raise awareness about homelessness.

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Former spokesman for Gov. Tom Ridge to lead Boston-based advertising agency’s new central Pa. office

Allegheny alumnus and trustee Tim Reeves will lead the Allen & Gerritsen office in the Hershey area.

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Allegheny College inaugurates first female president

Hilary L. Link, Ph.D., who began her tenure as Allegheny’s president on July 1, is the first woman to hold the office in the college’s more than 200-year history.

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Allegheny College Alumnus Named COO of Fred Rogers Productions

Christopher Arnold, Allegheny class of 2000, has been named chief operating officer of Fred Rogers Productions.