Next time you’re pulling your invasive weeds, think twice before chucking them. Think about it as foraging for food. Katherine Hoehl ’25 has discovered palatable uses for what we might disregard in the yard. As a student studying environmental science and sustainability (ESS) with a biology minor at Allegheny College, Hoehl became interested in creating a […]
Dedicated to making a more sustainable campus, The Department of Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS), Office of Sustainability, and Physical Plant Department collaborated on identifying and implementing restorative practices for a healthier campus. The National Wildlife Federation has recognized the campus’ ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity— deeming it a certified wildlife habitat. The Arbor Day […]
For over a decade, Laura Nagel ’07 and Dan Conant ’07 have relentlessly contributed to clean energy in West Virginia by providing a full-service solar development and installation service known as Solar Holler. The idea for the company started as Conant’s Senior Comprehensive Project, which proposed that clean energy needs to come to communities where […]
The prestigious Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium 2023 Campus Sustainability Champions honor was bestowed to Allegheny College student London Dejarnette, Solar Pilot Team, and Environmental Science & Sustainability Assistant Professor Matt Bethurem. This honor recognizes students, faculty, administrators, staff, student organizations, and non-student organizations of Pennsylvania schools who have made meaningful contributions to sustainability on their […]
People & Places is a monthly highlight of the ongoing professional activities and achievements of faculty, staff, and students of the College. Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Carl Olson’s essay titled, “Uttering Curses in Classical Hinduism: An Inquiry into Power and Violence,” will be published by Studies in Linguistics and Literature. Early next […]
It’s not every day that Allegheny College director of sustainability, Kelly Boulton ’02, receives an invitation to meet a cabinet member of the President of the United States. When the request came for her to attend a summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, she was thrilled. Boulton attended the event in Washington, D.C., […]
Allegheny College senior Katherine Brozell will be honored with the 2023 John Laudadio Conservation Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists (PFSC). The award, named in memory of Pennsylvania State Rep. and former PFSC President John Laudadio, is given in recognition of a young adult demonstrating a commitment to Pennsylvania conservation and […]
Students in a fall 2022 environmental science and sustainability (ESS) junior seminar at Allegheny College have developed proposals for educational art — including benches, murals, and sculptures around Meadville — to showcase French Creek and its importance to the region. Building on an idea suggested and researched by Allegheny Director of Sustainability Kelly Boulton ’02, […]
Recreational activity should be accessible to all, but it can be challenging for those with autism or developmental disabilities due to sensory overload, restricted behavior, and unpredictable surroundings. In response, a group of Allegheny College students sought opportunities to improve recreational access by developing a feasibility plan for an autism nature trail at Pymatuning State […]
Two Allegheny College students spent this past summer learning about creative solutions to combat climate change during their internships with Second Nature, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate climate action in higher education. Beatrice Foley ’24, an environmental science & sustainability (ESS) major with a history minor, and Victoria Balboa ’23, a double ESS and […]
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