Allegheny College Welcomes Class of 2023
Allegheny College welcomed the Class of 2023 and their families at today's academic convocation and matriculation ceremony in Raymond P. Shafer Auditorium.
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Why Might People Not Seek Help for Mental Illness? Allegheny College Research Team Looks for Answers
Mental health problems are on the rise in the United States, but due to a variety of reasons, many people aren’t getting or seeking the help they need, says Allegheny Psychology Professor Monali Chowdhury. Recognizing a lack of research on the subject, Chowdhury tasked students in her research group to study this phenomenon in the […]
Welcome, New Gators! It’s Time to Leave That Stress Behind
Hey, Allegheny College first-year Gators, August 24 is fast approaching and that means it’s almost showtime — moving in, exploring campus, and getting to class. For some of you, the stress level might be ratcheting up, but there’s no need for that. Stay calm. Stay cool. Stay collected. With that in mind, here is some […]
Refuge using goats to control invasive plant species
An Allegheny environmental science and sustainability course provided the recommendation to use goats to control invasive plant species in the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. Recent graduate Brian Capron ’19 is helping to facilitate the program.
Goats Come to the Rescue, Thanks to Allegheny Class Research Project
If you venture into the Erie National Wildlife Refuge east of Meadville as the summer winds down, you’ll likely come across eight well-fed goats who are gorging themselves on non-native plants and savoring every bite. They probably won’t even notice you staring at them as they chew. The goats were brought in for the summer […]
The Princeton Review Again Names Allegheny College Among Best in Nation
Allegheny College has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review. The education services company features Allegheny in “The Best 385 Colleges,” the 2020 edition of its flagship college guide. In its profile on Allegheny, The Princeton Review quotes extensively from students surveyed for the guide. […]
The Inner Workings of a Health Coaching Program
Allegheny Professor Steven Farrelly-Jackson and Director of Pre-Professional Studies Kirsten Peterson shared insights about the College’s health coaching program in this article. Under the guidance of Meadville Medical Center healthcare professionals, students in the program work to educate and motivate patients to take an active and meaningful role in their health and well-being.
Allegheny College President Emeritus James H. Mullen, Jr. Named Fall 2019 President-in-Residence at Harvard Graduate School of Education
In addition to continued involvement with the Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life and other strategic efforts, Allegheny President Emeritus James H. Mullen, Jr. has been selected to serve as the fall 2019 president-in-residence in the Higher Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mullen transitioned to the role of president […]
Dr. Lisa Whitenack: Getting Straight to the Point Studying the Shape and Function of Shark Teeth
Lisa Whitenack, associate professor of biology and geology at Allegheny, was featured on the People Behind the Science podcast, which explores the lives and experiences of the people behind the research and scientific discoveries of today.
Two Allegheny Students Receive Gilman Scholarships for Study Overseas
Two Allegheny College students have been awarded Gilman International Scholarships in order to help defray the costs of their participation in studying overseas during the 2019 fall semester. The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program reviewed more than 3,000 applicants nationwide for 2019-20 academic programs, and just over 800 students were offered […]
