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Chris Brussalis ’87

Chris Brussalis ’87: College President, Gator Dad, Cattle Herder and Liberal Arts Champion

Dr. Chris Brussalis ’87 doesn't make it to his family farm in southern Allegheny County much, but when he does, he’s reminded that in the dirt and among the animals, a person is a person. The nearly hundred head of cattle sure aren’t impressed that he was recently inaugurated as the ninth president of Point Park College and is the former CEO of the highly esteemed Hill Group Inc.

Allegheny College Announces $1 Million Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation to Support Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation

Allegheny College Announces $1 Million Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation to Support Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold, is pleased to announce a new grant of $1 million from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to accelerate the initial redevelopment activities of the Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation (MCRC).

Alaina Duessel ’20

Allegheny Graduate Studies Veterinary Medicine At The University Of Pennsylvania

One experience can change the trajectory of your life. For Alaina Duessel ’20, volunteering at Tamarack Wildlife Center in Saegertown, Pennsylvania instilled a passion for wildlife medicine and led to her pursuing a veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).

Lauren Isaacs ’22

Allegheny Alumna Selected for National 2024-2025 Aspiring Academics Program Through The American Association Of Colleges Of Pharmacy

Lauren Isaacs ’22 never imagined pursuing pharmacy when she entered as a first-year at Allegheny College. Then, she was introduced to the field through an Introductory Chemistry course, and now she attends the Jefferson College of Pharmacy at Thomas Jefferson University.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds Historic Session at Allegheny College, Judge Murray Highlights Civic Role of Judiciary

On Tuesday, October 1, Allegheny College hosted the Pennsylvania Superior Court, hearing oral arguments for several cases, as well as hosting a lecture by Judge Mary Murray, Judge Maria McLaughlin, and Judge Megan McCarthy King about the court's civic purpose.

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Gator Alumni Apply Lessons Learned at Allegheny to Rewarding Careers in Nonprofit and Government Sectors

Allegheny College’s Blue and Gold Weekend welcomed alumni returning to campus, celebrating not just memories but also the impressive careers they’ve built since graduation.

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People & Places: September 2024

Anna Westbrook '26, news editor of The Campus, and Sam Heilmann '26, editor-in-chief of The Campus, were among those honored this summer by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania at the Golden Quills Awards dinner in Pittsburgh. 

2025 U.S. News and World Report Once Again Recognizes Allegheny College As A Top National Liberal Arts College and Shines A Spotlight on Its Research and Teaching

2025 U.S. News and World Report Once Again Recognizes Allegheny College As A Top National Liberal Arts College and Shines A Spotlight on Its Research and Teaching

U.S. News & World Report has again named Allegheny College one of the top 100 national liberal arts colleges in the country.

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Unsung Heroes: Student Volunteer Firefighters and Their Impact on the Meadville Community

Being a student is challenging enough, with the pressures of classes, exams, and maintaining an active social life.

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Planetary health learning objectives: foundational knowledge for global health education in an era of climate change

In collaboration with experts from around the globe, Professor Caryl Waggett co-authored an article aimed at setting foundational learning objectives for planetary health.