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Alumna and trustee Dusty Elias Kirk peruses Allegheny College's Merrick Archives during the 2025 Reunion Weekend.

Allegheny College Trustee Dusty Elias Kirk ’75 Named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

Dusty Elias Kirk ’75, Esq., partner at the law firm Reed Smith LLP and long-standing civic leader, was named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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Two Allegheny Graduates Work to Preserve a 250-Year-Old Vessel at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

A chance encounter between Peter Fix ’87 and Kenneth Cohen ’98 uncovered an unlikely shared story in their Allegheny post-graduate experience.

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Allegheny College Welcomes Three New Faculty Members for Fall 2026

Allegheny College is excited to welcome three new faculty members to the Gator family for the new academic year.

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Allegheny College Named Best Value College and Ranked #2 for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review

Allegheny College has once again secured a spot on The Princeton Review’s prestigious Best Value Colleges rankings, reaffirming its position as one of the nation’s top colleges for a stellar education with great career outcomes at an affordable price.

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Jennifer Haddox-Schatz ’00, Finding Meaning in Paying it Forward

In this episode of Gators on Purpose, host Briana Lewis sits down with Jennifer Haddox-Schatz ’00, senior applications architect at Daniel H. Wagner Associates.

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Allegheny College’s Courtney Walton Will Connect Literature to Local Underground Railroad History Thanks to Prestigious National Grant

Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies Courtney Walton, Ph.D., received a Periclean Faculty Leader grant to support the integration of archival research and community engagement in her African American Literature/Black Studies course. 

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Why Are Measles Cases on the Rise in Western PA, and How Can You Stay Healthy?

In a story recently published by The Conversation U.S., Associate Professor of Biology Becky Dawson explains how western Pennsylvanians can stay safe with measles infections once again on the rise.

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Allegheny College Retains Existing Accolades and Earns New Awards In 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Allegheny College has once again earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, placing among the nation’s top 100 liberal arts institutions and earning high marks for its hands-on, high-impact academic programs.

Student community-based researchers pose at the Celebration of Summer Research and Scholarship on August 24, 2026.

Community Impact Hub Grants Catalyze Another Summer of Community-Based Research and Investment

Over twenty community organizations saw boosts to their operational efficiency, research capabilities, and physical infrastructure this summer thanks to financial and physical aid spurred by Allegheny College’s Community Impact Hub.

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Allegheny College Will Cap Tuition at $20,000 for Pennsylvania and Ohio Students, Eliminate Tuition Cost Entirely for Others

Allegheny College reinforced its commitment to providing an affordable, world-class education with the launch of new tuition initiatives that will significantly limit — or outright eliminate — the cost of tuition.