Heather Moore Roberson Reflects on the Impact of “Soul Train” with SwagHer Magazine
Heather Moore Roberson, dean of inclusive excellence, had the opportunity to reflect on the impact “Soul Train” had in her life.
News Tag: Diversity and Inclusion
RISE Program Empowers Underrepresented College Students with Comprehensive Four-Year Support
In an effort to bridge the opportunity gap and foster success among first-year college students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, Allegheny College’s Office of Inclusive Excellence has introduced an innovative program designed to provide academic support, mentorship, and real-world experience. RISE, which stands for “Reach, Inspire, Support, Engage,” offers a comprehensive level of personal, professional, and […]
Alumnus Fosters Diversity and Inclusion for Students as Educator and PBS Consultant
As a student assistant in Allegheny College’s Creek Connections environmental education program, Will Tolliver Jr. ’14 wrote grants, developed lesson plans, coordinated school visits, and taught students in the U.S. and abroad about the significance of water quality. Tolliver’s time with Creek Connections would ignite his career providing accessible, equitable education for the next generation. […]
Heather Moore Roberson Appointed Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Allegheny College
Allegheny College President Hilary L. Link, Ph.D., today announced the appointment of Heather Moore Roberson, Ph.D., as the college’s dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion, effective June 1. Moore Roberson is currently an associate professor of community & justice studies and Black studies and director of faculty diversity and inclusion at Allegheny. She will continue […]
Emmy Award-Winning Video Journalist Alumna Exposes Injustice
For Katrina Tulloch ’11, journalism is an adventure that takes her to radically different locations and allows her to meet new people. Each day is different — one day, she’s covering hard-hitting court cases, and the next, she’s featuring a zoo opening. Tulloch works as a video journalist for The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com, but she […]
Allegheny College Professors Co-found Lab Designed to Enhance Research Experiences and Visibility for BIPOC Students
Lupita Gonzalez and Rosita Scerbo each benefited from mentorship on their paths from growing up in immigrant families to enrolling as first-generation college students to earning their doctorates. Now, as Allegheny College faculty members, they’ve in turn embraced the role of mentor. Gonzalez and Scerbo have co-founded a new lab designed to enhance opportunities for […]
Allegheny College Among Inaugural Members of Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance
Allegheny College President Hilary L. Link announced today that Allegheny College is among 51 colleges and universities that have joined to form the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, an initiative launched by the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center. “We are very proud to be an inaugural member of the Liberal […]
Allegheny Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2020
It’s quite the fusion of talents joining the ranks of Allegheny College’s faculty in the fall of 2020. From scholars in modern Arabic literature and French and Francophone studies to a former economic analyst for a global banking firm, Allegheny’s new faculty members bring unique backgrounds and qualities to the campus classrooms this academic year. […]
When Opportunity Knocks, Allegheny College Graduate Answers
Christopher Miller has always made the most of the opportunities presented to him. He just earned his bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and will begin his career this summer at a New York City tech firm called Capgemini, a French multinational corporation that provides consulting, technology, professional and outsourcing services. “I will be working as […]
Hungry for More: Behind Allegheny Student Abraham Duncan’s Brand-Building
For many students, school is a full-time job. But for Abraham Duncan, a junior at Allegheny College, school wasn’t enough. He was inspired during his freshman year to create something that was an extension of himself — Never Go Hungry, a brand and an online clothing store that both represented what he believed in and […]
