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Student receiving a diploma at the 2026 Commencement

Allegheny College 2026 Commencement Ceremony Honors Graduates and Internationally-Acclaimed “Arbornaut”

Over 2,000 attendees filled Allegheny College’s Bicentennial Plaza, outside of historic Bentley Hall, for the Commencement ceremony of the Class of 2026, which featured 265 graduates in the nationally ranked institution’s 211th year.

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Allegheny College To Hold 2026 Commencement Ceremony On Saturday, May 9

Allegheny College will celebrate the achievements of 250 graduating seniors at its 2026 commencement ceremony. The ceremony marks 211 years of academic excellence at the nationally ranked institution.

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Cook-Lahti Scholars Symposium Celebrates 10 Years of Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities

Allegheny College’s Cook-Lahti Scholars Symposium celebrated its tenth anniversary, cementing its role as a leader in undergraduate research. The Symposium honors outstanding scholarship at the end of each academic year.

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Major Investment Expands Workforce Training Through Tool City Talent Fund at ALIC @ Bessemer

Allegheny College’s branch campus Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity (ALIC @ Bessemer) has launched the Tool City Talent Fund, expanding access to workforce training and supporting individuals pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing across Northwestern Pennsylvania through generous funding.

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Allegheny College and Mercyhurst University Announce 4+1 Graduate Pathway in Education

Allegheny College and Mercyhurst University have announced a new articulation agreement that creates an accelerated pathway for Allegheny College students to earn graduate degrees in education at Mercyhurst.

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New Era for Gator Football: Allegheny Breaks Ground on Baird Center for Football Operations

On Saturday, March 28, college leadership, coaches, and student-athletes gathered at the Robertson Athletic Complex to break ground on the new 12,000-square-foot Baird Center for Football Operations.

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Allegheny College to Honor Global Forest Canopy Leader Margaret D. Lowman at 2026 Commencement

Renowned scientist known as will be honored for pioneering research in forest canopy ecology and global leadership in conservation.

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Allegheny College to Celebrate 150 Years of Student Journalism With Campus Anniversary Program

Founded in 1876, The Campus is the third-oldest student newspaper in Pennsylvania and has long served as a training ground for sharp minds and sharper questions.

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Allegheny College Hires Alumna and Former CDC Communications Leader as New Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Allegheny College announces the appointment of Jessica Schindelar as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Schindelar joins her alma mater (Allegheny College ‘02) with nearly 20 years of experience advancing institutional missions, reputations, and public trust through clear, engaging, and audience-centered communication.

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A New Reis Rising

Reis Hall is undergoing a momentous $20 million renovation, marking a new chapter for this historic landmark at Allegheny, one of the nation's leading institutions for interdisciplinary learning and research.