Allegheny Professors Help Reboot the Comparative Anatomy Textbook
When Lisa Whitenack teaches comparative anatomy to her Allegheny College students, she approaches it with enthusiasm, but she wasn’t so thrilled about the textbook she was using.
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Dana D’Amico ’13: Science Writing Launched Her Career
Dana D’Amico has always liked science and writing. When she arrived at Allegheny College in 2009, she had no idea that the student-run newspaper, The Campus would give her the opportunity to excel at both, laying the foundation for a successful career in science marketing and communications.
Allegheny Research Project Sparks a Global Career in Muscle Science
Anthony Hessel ’12 didn’t plan on becoming a world expert in how muscles move, he just wanted to get into medical school. But one research project at Allegheny College changed his trajectory entirely.
Reading the Bite: Lisa Whitenack Advances Shark Science at Allegheny College
Ask Lisa Whitenack what she studies, and you’ll get an answer that’s part biology, part detective work, and just a little daring. Whitenack built her career around a deceptively simple question: What can a bite tell us about the shark that made it?
Allegheny College Graduate Finds Calling In Healthcare After Winning The Zingale Big Idea Competition
Liana Leja ’17 never imagined that her research skills and entrepreneurial drive at Allegheny College would culminate in a healthcare career — today she serves as a nurse practitioner at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute.
Allegheny Friendships Blend Brewing With Pittsburgh-Area History
If you’ve spent any time in Oakmont, Pa. lately, chances are you’ve heard the buzz. There’s a new hangout on Allegheny Avenue that’s serving lagers, stouts, and stories in equal measure.
Victoria Bajek ’21 Champions Education and Agriculture in Ghana through Peace Corps
Victoria Bajek’ 21 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science and sustainability, and took what she learned to make a global impact as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Alumna Meets Patients Where They Are As A Resident Intern At The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Samantha Cooper ’20 is dedicated to supporting individuals beyond their diagnoses— empowering them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives — as a resident intern at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She says that Allegheny was instrumental in preparing her for a career in medicine.
Allegheny College Graduate Uses Unusual Combinations of Neuroscience & Theatre To Support Patient Care
Isabella James ’24 is dedicated to having patients seen and heard on their journey towards healing. After studying neuroscience with minors in theatre and biology, James took a gap year to prepare for applying to medical school and accepted a position as a medical assistant at a dermatology practice.
Allegheny Graduate Credits Student Leadership & Theatre Experience For Successful Surgery Career
Roy Phitayakorn ’98 is dedicated to helping patients at Massachusetts General Hospital as a surgeon and educating the next generation of leaders at Harvard Medical School.
