Allegheny Duo Tackles Data Problems in African Health Surveys With Online Tool
A new study published in 2025 is shining a light on a major issue in global health— at the core of the research team were two members of the Allegheny College community.
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Ways to Bridge the U.S. Computer Science Education Gap
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science, Janyl Jumadinova, says that it's time for a national policy to be implemented as a requirement for high schoolers, citing that introducing computer science to students earlier in their education promotes problem-solving, creativity, and digital literacy
Allegheny Students Time Travel With Walt Whitman
The work of noted American poet Walt Whitman garnered great attention across the literary world in the mid-19th Century, and his words are still being read with exhilaration and enthusiasm on the Allegheny College campus more than 130 years after his death.
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.
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.
People & Places: January–February 2025
People & Places, emailed monthly during the academic year to the campus community, reports on the professional activities of members of the college community and highlights student achievements.
Three-Decade Soil Study Receives National Recognition By Soil Science Society of America
A rare, three-decade long study of forest soil, held at the Bousson Environmental Research Reserve was recently highlighted by Soil Society of America, a leading publication in the field.
Society Needs Higher Education to Train Ethical Technologists
Associate Professor of Computer and Information, Janyl Jumadinova, discusses higher education's role in confronting ethical problems with the intention of developing responsible students with the Tech Policy Press.
Global Education Fuses Unusual Combinations With Adventure In Italy
Over a three-week course last summer, 17 student travelers journeyed to Italy. They were joined by local guides, professors, and specialists who enriched the students’ experiences.
Art as a Catalyst for Change: Ian F. Thomas’s Exhibit Confronts Gun Violence in America
(Warning: content may be triggering for some.) A spring semester exhibit by assistant professor of ceramics and sculpture for the studio art program, Ian F. Thomas, drew attention for its poignant and powerful commentary on gun violence in America. Titled “Everything Will Be Okay,” the exhibit used everyday objects to create a visceral and thought-provoking […]
