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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Allegheny College Students and Faculty Member Honored as 2023 Campus Sustainability Champions
The prestigious Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium 2023 Campus Sustainability Champions honor was bestowed to Allegheny College student London Dejarnette, Solar Pilot Team, and Environmental Science & Sustainability Assistant Professor Matt Bethurem. This honor recognizes students, faculty, administrators, staff, student organizations, and non-student organizations of Pennsylvania schools who have made meaningful contributions to sustainability on their […]
“Reboot” Fundraising Campaign Supports Computer Science Opportunities for Allegheny College Students
As part of Allegheny College’s participation in GivingTuesday, the Computer and Information Science Department has launched the “Reboot” campaign to celebrate a change in names as well as new majors within the department. The fundraiser is part of the College’s annual GivingTuesday initiative in collaboration with the global movement of profound generosity, which takes place […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Alumnus Supports Pittsburgh Steelers As Team Event Operations Manager
In November 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers nominated John Wodarek ’93, the team’s event operations manager, for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. The award honors NFL players, coaches, and personnel committed to the military community. “It’s an extremely rewarding experience,” says Wodarek, who majored in communication arts and political science at Allegheny […]
Alumna Pursues Passion For Food Science at Cook’s Illustrated and America’s Test Kitchen
Emily S. Rahravan ’18 shares her passion for science and food with over a million home cooks as an assistant digital editor at Cook’s Illustrated and America’s Test Kitchen. As an environmental science and sustainability major with minors in history and creative writing, Rahravan says that her professors at Allegheny College contributed significantly to her […]
