Former Allegheny Teammates Change Lives On and Off the Court
Jess Kankoski Goeller ’04 and her family reunited with a tearful reunion centered around Lucas and his potential life-saving donor, Goeller’s former teammate Allison Roberts Hodas ’06.
News Tag: Athletics
Allegheny Alumnus Provides Lifesaving Donation Of Blood Stem Cells For A 59-Year-Old With Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Ten days before graduation, Jack Doney ’24 received a letter from the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) notifying him that he was a preliminary match for a potential blood stem cell recipient — a 59-year-old male with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “I think the first reaction was more shock and surprise more than anything, only because I […]
Three Allegheny Athletes and Their Olympic Journeys
As we watch the world’s best athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Allegheny College celebrates the legacy of three former Olympians whose stories of perseverance, hard work, and triumph continue to inspire and uplift the Gator community. Jeremy Scott ‘03: 2012 Olympics Jeremy Scott ’03 competed in Olympic trials and qualified for the […]
Allegheny College Invests To Create A Premier NCAA Division III Athletic Center
College receives $1.5 million for a new 10,000-square-foot football facility from alumni Kevin and Lisa Baird Allegheny College has committed to upgrading and updating the Robertson Athletic Complex facilities by 2025, aiming to create a premier athletic center in NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. The initial $1.5 million in funding for the […]
Norm A. Sundstrom Walk of Fame Celebrates Athletic Excellence
On Saturday, February 10, Allegheny College dedicated the Norm A. Sundstrom Walk of Fame in the David V. Wise Athletic Center. The space pays tribute to Sundstrom, a major force behind the tradition of athletic excellence at Allegheny, and also recognizes the talents and triumphs of the College’s greatest athletic legends. “It is important, first […]
Former Allegheny Teammates Reunite Through Organ Donation Awareness
Tucked away in a quiet corner during a family ski trip to Vermont, alumna Jess Goeller ’04 finds a moment of solitude to reflect on her time at Allegheny College. Goeller works full-time as a project manager of medical devices at Bayer in Pittsburgh. She’s also a wife and mother of four boys, which makes […]
Allegheny College Women’s Volleyball Sweeps the ECAC
It was a thrilling end to an outstanding season for the Allegheny volleyball team. The women captured the 2023 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Championship in Wayne, N.J., sweeping Penn State Behrend in the semifinals before a sweep of host William Paterson in the championship match. The ECAC Championship marked the first major […]
Allegheny Senior On The Verge Of Record-Breaking Football Season
MEADVILLE, Pa. — The short list of the best wide receivers in college football includes one familiar name: Declan O’Brien. The senior from Irwin, Pennsylvania, is amid one of the greatest seasons ever by an Allegheny College wide receiver. His outstanding performance on the gridiron also has O’Brien ranked among the top pass catchers at all […]
Allegheny College Wins Five Championships First Year Back In The Presidents’ Athletic Conference
On July 1, 2022, Allegheny College officially returned to the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) as a previous member from 1958 to 1984. Along with the return to the conference, a new athletics brand was introduced to uniforms, faculty designs, and social media. In the first year back in the PAC, five championships were awarded to […]
Senior Student-Athlete Selected As ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award Finalist
Ella Swan ’23 has been selected as a national finalist for the ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award among senior tennis athletes from all athletic divisions. Swan credits Allegheny for supporting her development and achievement. “I have appreciated the close-knit, diverse community of Allegheny that has contributed to an environment allowing me to grow in my […]
