Student-Athlete Excels in the Classroom & Beyond at Allegheny College
Drew Hairston ’28 is committed to every corner of campus, but says it wouldn’t be possible without his network of mentors and friends at Allegheny College.
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Allegheny College Launches New Podcast Spotlighting Alumni Journeys Shaped by Unusual Combinations
Allegheny College announces the launch of Gators on Purpose, a new podcast that explores the lives of alumni whose unexpected academic combinations and the support of the Allegheny community helped shape meaningful, purpose-driven lives and careers.
Community-Engaged Courses: Meeting Demands of Students & Employers
Richard Bowden, professor of environmental science and sustainability, discussed integrating collaborative, hands-on learning to meet workforce needs with the Academic Leader. Bowden notes that engaging in community projects allows students to develop agency over their learning in meaningful ways and build transferable skills after graduation.
Students Impress Alumni at the Second Gator2Gator Career Fair in Pittsburgh
Fifty Allegheny College students (fourth-, third-, and second-years) traveled to Cranberry Township to attend the 2nd annual Gator2Gator Live: Pittsburgh Career Fair to meet alumni and prospective employers.
Pittsburgh Trip Inspires Students for Futures in the Legal Field
Allegheny College students were exposed to a day of law at McGuireWoods law firm, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh law schools.
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.
Experiential Learning Program Bridges Students to Tech Careers
In collaboration with the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), a groundbreaking, new experiential learning program launched to help students explore and enter careers in the technology industry. This unified career center initiative, a collaborative effort among several liberal arts institutions, is designed to empower students by aligning their academic pursuits with practical career opportunities in […]
The Benefits of Unusual Major-Minor Combinations
One of the hallmarks of Allegheny College is the requirement for students to select majors and minors that push exploration of their interests. We are a campus of students who combine passions for their learning journey, preparing them for much more than one thing to do in life. The outcomes are exceptional, both in the […]
Career and Professional Development Extends Far Beyond the Transactional: It’s an Ecosystem
Allegheny College delivers bountiful outcomes for alumni. The latest offerings of career support come by way of the revamped Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD). The value of the Center is broad and tangible, but often not understood by students. That’s where a refreshed look, new employer relationships, passionate alumni connections, and ongoing storytelling […]
Allegheny Graduate To Start Career In Corporate Finance At PNC Bank
R.J. Swanson ’24 represents the best qualities shared by Gators – ambition and a bright future. Just one month after graduating from Allegheny College, he will start his career as a rotational analyst within PNC Bank’s finance development program. Swanson says the Center for Career and Professional Development played a huge role in propelling him […]
