President of Allegheny College, Ron Cole ’87, was recently interviewed by Dennis Fraise of the Develop This! Podcast. The episode highlights our:
- Community engagement— building relationships with local businesses
- Distinctive major and minor combination curriculum
- Industry partnerships— essential for aligning education with workforce needs
- Liberal arts education— equipping students with problem-solving and communication skills
- Microcredentials— now integrated into the curriculum to enhance employability
It emphasizes the:
- Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity— supporting local economic development.
- Community Impact Hub— connecting students with real-world challenges
- Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation— aiming to enhance the local downtown area
