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Richard (RJ) Swanson '24

Allegheny Graduate To Start Career In Corporate Finance At PNC Bank

R.J. Swanson ’24 represents the best qualities shared by Gators – ambition and a bright future. Just one month after graduating from Allegheny College, he will start his career as a rotational analyst within PNC Bank’s finance development program. Swanson says the Center for Career and Professional Development played a huge role in propelling him […]

Hanah Simmons ‘23 & Dr. Eric Lechman ‘91

Breaking Boundaries in Hematology-Oncology Research

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical research, one team stands at the forefront of innovation and discovery. Hanah Simmons ‘23 and Dr. Eric Lechman ‘91, a renowned figure in the field of hematology-oncology, are spearheading groundbreaking research at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPMC). Their collaborative efforts, focused on pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) […]

Jeffrey Dunn ’78

Allegheny Graduate Uses Liberal Arts To Spark A Career As A Published Author & Educator

Cultural fiction. Education. Cultural Criticism. These topics are infused into the work of Jeffrey Dunn ’78. Dunn attributes his liberal arts education to laying the groundwork for his career as a published author and educator.  “Allegheny College required me to sample from a breadth of subjects, allowed me to devise independent studies, and sent me […]

Allegheny College Named a Best Value College for 2024 by The Princeton Review

Allegheny College Named a Best Value College for 2024 by The Princeton Review

Allegheny College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company named Allegheny College as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2024. Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the […]

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Allegheny College Student Contributes First Online Exhibit To The Museum of Food and Culture Focused On Foraging, Invasive Weeds

Next time you’re pulling your invasive weeds, think twice before chucking them. Think about it as foraging for food. Katherine Hoehl ’25 has discovered palatable uses for what we might disregard in the yard. As a student studying environmental science and sustainability (ESS) with a biology minor at Allegheny College, Hoehl became interested in creating a […]

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Art as a Catalyst for Change: Ian F. Thomas’s Exhibit Confronts Gun Violence in America

(Warning: content may be triggering for some.) A spring semester exhibit by assistant professor of ceramics and sculpture for the studio art program, Ian F. Thomas, drew attention for its poignant and powerful commentary on gun violence in America. Titled “Everything Will Be Okay,” the exhibit used everyday objects to create a visceral and thought-provoking […]

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Allegheny College Designated Three Environmental Distinguishments For A More Sustainable Campus

Dedicated to making a more sustainable campus, The Department of Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS), Office of Sustainability, and Physical Plant Department collaborated on identifying and implementing restorative practices for a healthier campus.  The National Wildlife Federation has recognized the campus’ ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity— deeming it a certified wildlife habitat.  The Arbor Day […]

Krone Adrienne

The Lay of the Land Earns Educator a Fulbright

Dr. Adrienne Krone has tapped into the Fulbright Canada research chair in religion and pluralism at the University of Calgary for a sabbatical during the 2024-25 academic year.

Allegheny College Awarded Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Transfer Honor Roll

Allegheny College Awarded Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Transfer Honor Roll

Allegheny College is pleased to be named to Phi Theta Kappa’s (PTK) 2024 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes the most transfer-friendly colleges in the nation for creating innovative pathways for community college transfer students. “Transfer students are a vibrant and important part of our campus community, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to classroom discussion and […]

Microcredentials Make Liberal Arts Graduates Even More Competitive

Microcredentials Make Liberal Arts Graduates Even More Competitive

Any student looking for a job knows that they are not just competing with other talent, but with algorithms and AI utilized to sort through applicants. Even with a well-crafted resume and LinkedIn profile filled with keywords that match an intended role, skills may not be highlighted. Cue the microcredential.  Microcredentials raise an applicant’s profile […]