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Allegheny Student Studies Away At Duke University Marine Lab

One experience changed the trajectory of Samantha Dzierba ‘25— leading her to dedicate herself and her career toward the stewardship of ocean life.  During the fall of 2023, Dzierba was surrounded by sea life while studying away at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort, North Carolina. The experience allowed her unique access to various […]

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Allegheny Alumnus Trailblazing the Way for Endurance Runners

Allegheny College alumnus, Lamont King ‘95, pushes through the formidable physical pain with a fierce mental strength that perhaps only ultramarathon runners can understand, let alone endure.

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When Biology and Art Collide: The Beauty of Science

Assistant Professor Mahita Kadmiel remembers being impressed by Allison Crouch ’23 right away. “She was my student in FS Biology. She was an art major, and a biology minor, so her lab work was on a volunteer basis. She was very dedicated. Because I have an interest in art, we communicated really well.”  Kadmiel says […]

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Translating an Allegheny Education into Happy Trails

When Will Tippins ‘17 and his buddy Joe Shultz ‘17 went on their first camping trip their first year at Allegheny, they were woefully unprepared.

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Dispatches from Rome With Allegheny Graduate Carol Glatz

Carol Glatz ‘88 grew up traveling often, and her mother was a language teacher. The double major in political science and philosophy says, “I was already bitten by the travel bug, and I loved languages and other cultures starting at a very young age. Allegheny’s political science department took majors on a bus trip to […]

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Allegheny College Student Completes Meadville-Fismes Sister City Internship

Did you know that Fismes, France and Meadville, Pennsylvania are sister cities with a relationship that dates back to World War I and II? American soldiers were critical in freeing the town from German Occupation, particularly in the Battle of Fismes in 1918.  For over a decade, the city of Fismes has welcomed Allegheny students […]

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Alumnus Mentors Future Healthcare Leaders at Yale University

As a senior medical resident on the clinician-educator track at Yale University, Mike Arcieri ’17 addresses patients’ health needs while educating and mentoring future healthcare leaders. Arcieri says his strong foundation in research from Allegheny College gave him the support to pursue his passion.  “At Allegheny, you get to see a project from start to […]

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International Student Develops Application To Support Fellow Ukrainians

After witnessing her family and fellow Ukrainians forced from their country due to the Russo-Ukrainian War, Sasha Shafran ’25 was inspired to help those suffering. “The war in Ukraine, my family being forced to flee the country, and not having a defined place I can call home came together all at once,” says Shafran, studying […]

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Allegheny Senior On The Verge Of Record-Breaking Football Season

MEADVILLE, Pa. — The short list of the best wide receivers in college football includes one familiar name: Declan O’Brien. The senior from Irwin, Pennsylvania, is amid one of the greatest seasons ever by an Allegheny College wide receiver. His outstanding performance on the gridiron also has O’Brien ranked among the top pass catchers at all […]

Alumni Counsel the Next Generation of Gator Leaders During 2023 Blue & Gold Weekend

Alumni Counsel the Next Generation of Gator Leaders During 2023 Blue & Gold Weekend

View the Gallery Allegheny College alumni returned to campus on September 29 to connect and support the next generation of Gator leaders as part of the annual Blue & Gold Weekend: A Homecoming and Family Celebration. The College’s Office of Institutional Advancement partnered with academic departments to facilitate class visits, practice interviews, and networking receptions […]