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Minors Matter: How Interdisciplinary Solutions Benefit Institutions and Students

“A curriculum like Allegheny College’s offers students the best preparation for the uncertain and complex world they will encounter after graduation,” writes Allegheny President Hilary L. Link.

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The Year in Photos: 2021 at Allegheny College

Take a look back at campus life at Allegheny in 2021. Click on a photo to view a larger version.  

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People & Places: December 2021

People & Places is published during the academic year by the Office of Marketing & Communications. It reports on the professional activities of members of the College community and highlights student achievement. Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability Richard Bowden was invited to serve as an editor of the journal Forests, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of forestry […]

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Video: President Hilary L. Link Presents Keynote at Conference on Global Citizenship Education

The conference was sponsored by the Center for Global Citizenship Education at Lehigh University.

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A Refill Revolution

Professor Beth Choate challenged her Allegheny College students to tackle the global issue of plastic waste at a local level. Knowing that 37 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually in the U.S., Choate encouraged students in her Research Methods class to investigate how often — and why — Allegheny students turned to single-use water bottles instead […]

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2021 CBE Financial Literacy Challenge Crowns Winners

On Saturday, Dec. 4, nine finalists, chosen from a field of 25 Allegheny College student entrants, competed virtually in the 2021 Financial Literacy Challenge, hosted by the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business & Economics (CBE). First-year student Reece Smith took home the first place trophy. Rounding out the top finishers were Madelyn Hill ’22 in […]

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Four Allegheny College Students Take Studies Abroad with Gilman Scholarships

Earlier this year, four Allegheny College students were awarded U.S. Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. The recipients are Aubrey Miller, Natalie Davidson, Bethany Allen, and Khadra Jeylani. Students use Gilman scholarships to fund all kinds of study away opportunities, from short-term Experiential Learning trips to full academic years in countries around the […]

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Celebrating World Soil Day

It’s World Soil Day! Did you know that Allegheny College has a long history of teaching and conducting research on soils and the environment? “Without soils, there’d be no food or forests,” says Eric Pallant, Christine Scott Nelson ’73 Endowed Professor of Environmental Science & Sustainability (ESS). “Which is why we need to stop treating […]

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GivingTuesday Raises Estimated $2.7 Billion From Americans, a 9% Rise

This article notes the success of Allegheny College’s GivingTuesday initiative, which raised $529,000 from 920 donors.

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Officials visit Allegheny to promote savings program

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity toured Allegheny College on Wednesday along with state Rep. Brad Roae to promote the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and to learn more about the College. Allegheny President Hilary L. Link, Chief of Staff Kevin Kovalycsik, and Executive Director for Economic, Civic and Community Engagement Andy Walker participated in […]