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Allegheny College Appoints Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons as Chief Financial Officer

Allegheny College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons as the College’s Chief Financial Officer, effective February 12, 2025. Fitzsimons brings nearly three decades of distinguished leadership in higher education finance and administration, coupled with a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and student success.

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Allegheny College President Ron Cole Elected as Board Chair of Project Pericles National Association

President Ron Cole ‘87 was named Board Chair of Project Pericles, a national consortium of colleges and universities committed to including participatory citizenship and social responsibility as essential elements of their educational programs.

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President Cole Featured in Academic Leader Highlighting Allegheny and Economic Development in the Meadville Region

President Ron Cole was recently featured in Academic Leader in an article focused on how academic leaders and institutions can drive regional economic development by actively engaging with local communities, businesses, and government stakeholders.

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Allegheny College’s Andy Walker Named to 2024 Pennsylvania Impact Award List

Andy Walker, a prominent community leader and Allegheny College’s inaugural executive director for economic, civic & community engagement, has been named with honors to the 2024 Pennsylvania Impact Award List.

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National Voter Registration Day At Allegheny College

National Voter Registration Day is held on September 17, 2024. Let's get out to vote! In the last presidential election, Allegheny College was honored with a gold seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for students getting out to vote.

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Four Elected to the Allegheny College Board of Trustees

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary learning, announced that the College’s Board of Trustees has added four new members: Carol St. Clair Chlystek ‘90 of Elmhurst, Illinois Victoria Lipnic ‘82 of Arlington, Virginia Al Trezza ‘01 of Wexford, Pennsylvania Sean Ward ‘89 of Hudson, […]

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Allegheny College Board of Trustees Extends Appointment of President Ron Cole ’87

Dr. Ron Cole ’87 is completing his first academic year as president of Allegheny College. The Board of Trustees commended Dr. Cole’s change leadership style and strategic planning for the College. Following consultation with campus and community leaders, the Board unanimously voted to name Dr. Cole as Allegheny College’s 23rd president and extend his appointment […]

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Preparing the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders: Insights from the Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities

“Preparing young people as environmental stewards has never been more important than it is at this critical moment for the future of our planet,” writes President Hilary L. Link in this article.

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Allegheny College President Hilary L. Link Appointed to Highmark Inc. Board of Directors

Dr. Hilary Link, president of Allegheny College, is joining the board of directors of Highmark Inc., one of America’s leading health insurance organizations.

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Allegheny College Unveils Fresh, Rebranded Athletic Logos

On June 15, President Hilary L. Link and Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Ross unveiled new branding for Gator athletics at an on-campus event.