Alexander Mericli ’05, Academic Surgery: Becoming Dynamic and Making a Broad Impact
With a distinguished career in plastic surgery and clinical research, Alexander Mericli ’05 discusses how his education at Allegheny College shaped his life.
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Allegheny College’s Courtney Walton Will Connect Literature to Local Underground Railroad History Thanks to Prestigious National Grant
Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies Courtney Walton, Ph.D., received a Periclean Faculty Leader grant to support the integration of archival research and community engagement in her African American Literature/Black Studies course.
From Allegheny to National Geographic: Jason Bittel’s Wild Journey
The 2006 Allegheny College graduate has built a career out of turning overlooked wildlife into unforgettable stories. As a science writer, author, National Geographic contributor, and children’s book creator, Bittel specializes in translating dense scientific research into writing that is funny, accessible, and deeply human.
Mike Newman ‘94: Entrepreneurship, Fulfillment, and Selfish Altruism
In this episode, Briana Lewis sits down with Mike Newman ’94 to discuss how his double major in philosophy and English paved the way for his career practicing law and high-tech entrepreneurship.
Allegheny College to Celebrate 150 Years of Student Journalism With Campus Anniversary Program
Founded in 1876, The Campus is the third-oldest student newspaper in Pennsylvania and has long served as a training ground for sharp minds and sharper questions.
Chris Shipley ‘84: Thinking Big in a Tech-based World
With a double major in English and communications, Chris credits her Allegheny College education for giving her a solid foundation and teaching her to think broadly and identify unique connections.
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.
Roman Hladio ‘23: The Pandemic Shaped His Perspective on Journalism
When Roman Hladio stepped onto the Allegheny College campus in 2019, he knew he wanted to study English and enjoyed writing, but he didn’t know what his path at Allegheny would be. That changed quickly.
Maximillian Potter ‘93: A Born Writer in Lifelong Pursuit of the Truth
When award-winning writer and author Maximillian Potter arrived at Allegheny College in 1989, he felt like he was born to be a writer but was trying to figure out what that meant. Majoring in English and minoring in creative writing gave him an opportunity to sharpen his skills and find his voice.
Seeing the World Anew: Allegheny Student Publishes Research on Field Guides and Environmental Awareness
When Allegheny College student Milo Watson ’26 first flipped through a field guide, he didn’t expect it would lead to a published peer-reviewed research paper. A few years later, that’s exactly what happened.