Patrick Houston ‘75: Finding His Noble Calling at Allegheny
The 1970s marked the end of the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, disco and bell bottom jeans. It also marked Patrick Houston’s years at Allegheny College.
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The 1970s marked the end of the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, disco and bell bottom jeans. It also marked Patrick Houston’s years at Allegheny College.
Anthony Hessel ’12 didn’t plan on becoming a world expert in how muscles move, he just wanted to get into medical school. But one research project at Allegheny College changed his trajectory entirely.
Peyton Bender ’26 and Joseph G. Klepeis III ’26 serve as the senior editors of the oldest national undergraduate literary magazine in the United States, committed to undergraduate works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
For Anna Kohler ’26, her freshman seminar with Shanna Kirschner, Robert G. Seddig Professor of Political Science, had a significant impact on her life.
As a champion of Crawford County, Christopher R. Seeley ’10 applies his unusual combination of political science and music as one of the county’s commissioners.
Whether it's protecting citizens or animals, Stephanie Schafer ’97 is dedicated to protecting and serving. After twenty-five years in federal law enforcement, Schafer founded Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters, a nonprofit that supports the animal shelter in Glynn County, Georgia.
Two Allegheny College alumni, Mark Fisher ‘08 and Lynn Leclerc (Stinson) ‘08 have made a significant impact on disability rights and air travel reform after spending the past year working together on an award-winning digital campaign aimed at improving the air travel experience for people living with disabilities.
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.
Allegheny College’s Blue and Gold Weekend welcomed alumni returning to campus, celebrating not just memories but also the impressive careers they’ve built since graduation.
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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