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Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Of The Gator At Allegheny College

For a century, the Gator has been Allegheny College’s beloved mascot. Although there are no alligators native to Western Pennsylvania, that hasn’t deterred the staying power of the iconic character. So, why the Gators?

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Honoring Allegheny College’s First Black Alumnus William C. Jason

William C. Jason (1888) is the first black alumnus of Allegheny College, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees of art.

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Caflisch Hall Time Capsule Discovery Reveals 1928 Treasure Trove

When crews began demolishing Caflisch Hall, they expected a lot of noise, dust and rubble. What they did not count on was finding a metal time capsule box neatly placed inside one of the building’s cornerstones.  Jeffrey Jones, facilities plant maintenance supervisor marveled at the discovery. “My first thought when I heard they found it […]