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Allegheny College Announces $35 million Alumnus Gift; Largest Gift in College History Will Transform Historic Hall into A Cutting-edge Center for Innovation

March 25, 2025

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges for interdisciplinary learning and research, announced the largest single gift in the College’s history of $35 million from the estate of esteemed entrepreneur, philanthropist and alumnus, Philip L. St. Moritz ‘61, which will establish The Phil St. Moritz Center for Innovation at Reis Hall.

Allegheny College Awarded Grant Through PPG Foundation to Support Creek Connections

March 13, 2025 Major Announcement

The purpose of the grant is to help students increase their environmental literacy by studying a local waterway and become exposed to the scientific method and other science concepts by conducting the testing themselves.

Allegheny College Receives $150,000 Grant From The Alden Trust To Support The Allegheny Lab For Innovation and Creativity (ALIC)

February 19, 2025 Major Announcement

The Trustees of The George I. Alden Trust approved and disbursed a $150,000 grant to Allegheny College to support the Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity @ Bessemer (ALIC @Bessemer).

High-Impact Training Courses Return to ALIC @ Bessemer

February 12, 2025 Major Announcement By: Allegheny College

A new series of training workshops launch this month at ALIC @ Bessemer.

Allegheny College Appoints Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons as Chief Financial Officer

January 29, 2025 Major Announcement

Allegheny College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons as the College’s Chief Financial Officer, effective February 12, 2025. Fitzsimons brings nearly three decades of distinguished leadership in higher education finance and administration, coupled with a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Allegheny College Launches Community Impact Hub to Benefit Meadville and the Region with New $15 Million Grant

November 19, 2024 Major Announcement By: Allegheny College

Allegheny College announces the creation of the Community Impact Hub (the Hub) with a generous $15 million grant from a source that wishes to remain anonymous.

Allegheny College Launches “In for Allegheny: Our Pathway Forward” Comprehensive Campaign To Fund a Bold Future

October 21, 2024 Major Announcement

Allegheny College has announced the launch of its $250 million capital campaign, “In for Allegheny: Our Pathway Forward,” the College’s largest campaign ever, to support and achieve the goals of its Strategic Pathway.

Allegheny College Announces $1 Million Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation to Support Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation

October 10, 2024 Major Announcement

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold, is pleased to announce a new grant of $1 million from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to accelerate the initial redevelopment activities of the Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation (MCRC).

2025 U.S. News and World Report Once Again Recognizes Allegheny College As A Top National Liberal Arts College and Shines A Spotlight on Its Research and Teaching

September 24, 2024 Major Announcement

U.S. News & World Report has again named Allegheny College one of the top 100 national liberal arts colleges in the country.

Allegheny Named #4 for Top 20 Schools for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review

September 13, 2024 Major Announcement

The Princeton Review®—one of the nation's leading education services companies—has reported its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, where Allegheny College has again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education and a best value as reported in the 2025 edition of “The Best 390 Colleges.”

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