Balancing Backhands & Backcasts: Allegheny Student Shines in Fly Fishing & Tennis
Justin Hardie ’28 doesn’t just compete; he excels, whether he’s knee-deep in a stream halfway across the world or battling on a tennis court closer to campus.
News Physics and Astronomy
Allegheny College Introduces Engineering Physics Major
Allegheny College, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges, today announced a new major in engineering physics.
Allegheny College Student Receives Research Grant & Featured In The Astrophysical Journal
Charles Gibson ’25 says he chose Allegheny College because it allowed him to pursue his unusual combination— physics and music performance.
Allegheny Alumna Featured In The Meadville Tribune
Marla A. Sacks ’13 was recently featured in The Meadville Tribune to share her journey to Allegheny College. The idea of "unusual combinations" resonated with Sacks as she pursued the field of medicine through an interdisciplinary lens as a physics major and psychology minor.
Alumnus Turns His Passion For Physics and English Into A Traveling Children’s Show As Dr. Sparks
Karl J. P. Smith, Ph.D. ’11 has parlayed his passion for science and storytelling into a lifelong career by embracing his unusual combination. “A lot of people allow themselves to be placed in a box,” says Smith. “Having been trained at Allegheny College to keep in mind and understand that I can pick up anything […]
Allegheny College To Celebrate Historic Solar Eclipse at Robertson Athletic Complex
A celebration will be held at the Robertson Athletic Complex Football Stadium on April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. during the eclipse. Allegheny College community, family, friends, and guests are invited to attend. The Astronomy Club and astrophysicist Professor Jamie Lombardi will be there to answer questions and help attendees understand the phenomenon. The […]
Allegheny College Student Completes Meadville-Fismes Sister City Internship
Did you know that Fismes, France and Meadville, Pennsylvania are sister cities with a relationship that dates back to World War I and II? American soldiers were critical in freeing the town from German Occupation, particularly in the Battle of Fismes in 1918. For over a decade, the city of Fismes has welcomed Allegheny students […]
Allegheny Graduate Serves Marginalized Through Pediatric Surgery
Driven by a passion for serving the marginalized, Marla A. Sacks ’13 has traveled to the Philippines, Ghana, Zambia, and Vietnam to perform critical pediatric surgery in low-resource areas while pursuing a general surgery residency at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. “I am humbled each day to have the opportunity […]
Allegheny College Hosts Eighth Annual Hands-On Science Programming for Local Fourth Graders
For the eighth year, Allegheny College hosted “4th Graders as Scientists” for local students. The program, held over four days in February and March, encourages careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It also included purposeful conservations in mathematics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, physics, computer science, and geology. In addition, it assists in preparing […]
Senior Student-Athletes Reflect on Experiences and Self-Growth — on and off the Basketball Court
As they prepare to graduate, Allegheny College seniors and varsity basketball teammates Josh Ratesic and Jordan Greynolds look back on the experiences — in the classroom and on the court — that helped them to grow as leaders. A four-year letter winner for the Gators, Ratesic is most proud of overcoming the adversity of playing […]
