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Allegheny Alumnus Makes a Difference as Criminal Defense Lawyer

Adam VanHo ’98 has dedicated his career to defending those in a state or federal court on civil, criminal, or family law matters. Still, he reflects on how Allegheny College prepared him to face an unknown future.  “The biggest thing that Allegheny taught me is to never be afraid to keep learning or try new […]

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Allegheny Graduate Manages $100M Business and Develops Technological Innovations

Kristen Cheman ’04 coaches more than 550 employees, manages a $100 million business, and develops innovations in technology at Logistics Management Institute (LMI), a major consulting firm serving the federal government. In her work as senior vice president for digital and analytic solutions, she continues to draw on lessons learned from her faculty mentors at […]

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Allegheny Graduate Defends Marginalized as Pro Bono Counsel for Multinational Law Firm

Don Salzman ’82 advocates fiercely for the disadvantaged — from his time as a public defender to his current position as pro bono counsel for the past 20 years at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, a multinational law firm. Salzman says that an Allegheny College professor was a huge inspiration to him.  “Francis […]

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Allegheny Students Partner with Women’s Services Inc. To Produce Domestic Violence Resource Book for Children

Producing a domestic violence resource book for children is a daunting project in itself. Factor in a pandemic lockdown, differing time zones, and the challenges that come with navigating the first year of college, and it seems nearly impossible. But that’s just what a team of Global Citizen Scholars (GCS) at Allegheny College set out […]

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Allegheny College Students Investigate Unique Climate Action Solutions as Interns for Second Nature

Two Allegheny College students spent this past summer learning about creative solutions to combat climate change during their internships with Second Nature, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate climate action in higher education. Beatrice Foley ’24, an environmental science & sustainability (ESS) major with a history minor, and Victoria Balboa ’23, a double ESS and […]

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International Student-Athlete Represents His Country as a Long Snapper at Allegheny College

When Tharit Monsereenusorn ’24 takes the field as the long snapper for the Allegheny College football team, he’s lining up nearly 8,600 miles away from his hometown of Nonthaburi, Thailand. It’s a journey he’s immensely proud of — and grateful for. “Football has taught me resilience and a purpose to work toward,” Monsereenusorn says. “I […]

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First ALIC Micro-grant Recipient To Develop Overlanding Vacation Company

Allegheny College student Ethan Scott ’25 is in the business of changing the way people view nature and the world as a whole. An environmental science and sustainability major and economics minor, Scott has always had an interest in the outdoors. Now, he’s turning his passion for off-roading, adventuring, and camping into an overlanding vacation […]

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Allegheny College Student Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal for Achievements in Service

Allegheny College student Clarissa Miller ’24 was recognized as a Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient during a ceremony hosted by Congressman John Yarmuth, who represents Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District, in August. Established into law in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor, encourage, and inspire America’s youth. To earn the gold medal, each participant must […]

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Allegheny College Alumni Advise Next Generation of Leaders During Blue & Gold Weekend

Allegheny College alumni returned to campus last Friday not only to reconnect with each other but also to share their insights and help the next generation of Allegheny Gators as part of the College’s annual Blue & Gold Weekend: A Homecoming and Family Celebration. “I absolutely love coming back to Allegheny College as an alumnus. […]

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Allegheny College Student Humanizes Soldiers’ Stories Through Gettysburg National Military Park Internship

Michael Gartland ’23, a history major with an English minor at Allegheny College, interned at the Gettysburg National Military Park in the summer of 2022. While walking the Civil War battlefields, he gained a greater appreciation of the influence history has on people.  “The experience was phenomenal,” Gartland says. “My favorite part was exploring the […]