Ask Lisa Whitenack what she studies, and you’ll get an answer that’s part biology, part detective work, and just a little daring. Whitenack built her career around a deceptively simple question: What can a bite tell us about the shark that made it?
One year after receiving a transformational $15 million endowment, Allegheny College’s Community Impact Hub (CIH or The Hub) is delivering strong, measurable impact, both for Crawford County communities and for Allegheny students gaining real-world experience through hands-on, community-engaged learning.
The Allegheny College women’s flag football team will compete in a newly-formed league sponsored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference, the New York Jets, and the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation.
Liana Leja ’17 never imagined that her research skills and entrepreneurial drive at Allegheny College would culminate in a healthcare career — today she serves as a nurse practitioner at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute.
Heather Amancio ’23 credits her unusual combinations for preparing her for a career in bringing historical sites to life.
People & Places, emailed during the academic year to the campus community, reports on the professional activities of members of the college community and highlights student achievements.
If you’ve spent any time in Oakmont, Pa. lately, chances are you’ve heard the buzz. There’s a new hangout on Allegheny Avenue that’s serving lagers, stouts, and stories in equal measure.
Precious Taylor-Forde ’22 says that as a first-generation student, Allegheny College’s interdisciplinary studies helped uncover her passion for public health— little did she know that it would lead her to Yale University.
Kristen Lauth Shaeffer ’03 says that she left Allegheny College confident after graduating as a first-generation student, knowing she wasn’t trained in one thing. Little did she know that her path in life would connect her with a notable filmmaker and that she would rise to become the head of an academic department at Chatham University.
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