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Allegheny College Professor's Ornithology Studies Draw National Attention

Allegheny College Professor’s Ornithology Studies Draw National Attention

Dr. Jennifer Houtz has had a passion for ornithology since she started college, and it is taking flight now as her research makes its way into national publications, including the New York Times, Newsweek, and Nature Research Highlights.

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Allegheny College’s Becky Dawson Recognized With Above & Beyond: Women Award For Commitment To Preventative Healthcare In Pennsylvania

Becky Dawson ‘00 PhD, MPH an epidemiologist and associate professor of Biology and Global Health Studies at Allegheny College, has been recognized by City & State PA with a 2025 Above & Beyond: Women award for her commitment to preventive healthcare in Pennsylvania.

4th Graders As Scientists

Celebrating A Deacade Of 4th Graders as Scientists At Allegheny College

This year marks a decade of hosting "4th Graders As Scientists," which promotes careers in the sciences with local students! Listen to Kaitlyn Carlson '24, who says her experience as a past volunteer in the program set the foundation for her dream job at the French Creek Valley Conservancy.

Emily Ricotta ’09

Alumna Selected As Finalist For Presitigious 2024 Early Career Einstein Foundation Award For Promoting Research Quality

Emily Ricotta '09 was selected as a finalist for the highly competitive 2024 Early Career Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Research Quality, which recognizes outstanding contributions from researchers. She credits her time at Allegheny College for preparing her with lifelong skills. 

Rebecca Watters ’06
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.

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).

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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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Two Allegheny College Alumni Engaged On The Steps Of Bentley Hall

Brendon Urso ’20 and Jordan Mehalko ’22 got engaged on August 2, 2024 on the steps of Bentley Hall! Read about their love story: Q: Did you meet at Allegheny? A: We met at Allegheny in 2018. Q: How did you meet and when? A: Jordan played on the women’s soccer team and I played […]

Bird Research

Studying The Effects Of Climate Change On Tree Swallows & Eastern Blue Birds

How does climate change affect birds? Student and faculty collaboration are tackling that answer by investigating Tree Swallows and Eastern Blue Birds. Featured are: Jennifer Houtz, professor of biology Sunny Stout ’26, an environmental major with an Arabic minor Nelly Stafford ’25, a biology major with a psychology minor