Discover What’s Possible
Allegheny is a special place with a world of things for you to discover. But don’t take it from us; the proof is in the stories. Explore our story library and learn all about the students, faculty, and alumni that make Allegheny one of a kind — and how your own story can shape Allegheny’s legacy.
“At Allegheny, I could try everything.”
I always wanted to be a journalist, but I didn’t know what kind of journalism to pursue. At Allegheny, I could try everything. My professors taught me to think critically about current events through the lens of history, or racial injustice, or sustainability. This helps me every day, as we make sense of the world through our news-gathering and report.See more stories
Katrina Tulloch
Alumna, Video Journalist for The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com
Katrina Tulloch ’11 is an award-winning video journalist for The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com.
“At Allegheny, I could try everything. ”
Katrina Tulloch, Alumna
Why be just one thing?
“Our system is essentially designed for students like that”
Something that’s unique to our university system in America is that we have two years of broad, general education. Our system is essentially designed for students like that, to let them not know what they want to be for a while, and instead to focus on learning how to think and learning how to solve problems.
Some students really want a plan, though. They tend to worry most about their major. We encourage them not to do that. Students often change their minds once they’re at school. Job markets change. Students find themselves losing interest in their original choices. When this happens, if they don’t have a far-ranging, curious mind, it will be that much harder to stay motivated. Without the ability to reinvent themselves and reimagine, they’ll get stuck.See more stories
Some students really want a plan, though. They tend to worry most about their major. We encourage them not to do that. Students often change their minds once they’re at school. Job markets change. Students find themselves losing interest in their original choices. When this happens, if they don’t have a far-ranging, curious mind, it will be that much harder to stay motivated. Without the ability to reinvent themselves and reimagine, they’ll get stuck.See more stories
Shannan Mattiace
Professor, Political Science and International Studies
Shannan Mattiace is a professor in the Political Science Department at Allegheny College and chair of the International Studies Program. She has published two books and many articles on ethnic identity and political mobilization in Latin America.
“Our system is essentially designed for students like that ”
Shannan Mattiace, Professor
Why be just one thing?
“If you want to change the world, learn from it first.”
If you want to change the world, learn from it first.
As a student, I saw that there were other methods of belief, other cultural systems that served people, different goals to pursue. Seeing the world helped me develop the willingness to broaden my perspective.
I would encourage students to study abroad. My daughter did that during her time at Allegheny. She studied in Quito, Ecuador for a semester and then did a Semester at Sea. It gave her the tools to gain new interests. To be curious. She became a bigger, better person because of it.See more stories
As a student, I saw that there were other methods of belief, other cultural systems that served people, different goals to pursue. Seeing the world helped me develop the willingness to broaden my perspective.
I would encourage students to study abroad. My daughter did that during her time at Allegheny. She studied in Quito, Ecuador for a semester and then did a Semester at Sea. It gave her the tools to gain new interests. To be curious. She became a bigger, better person because of it.See more stories
Yvonne Allen
Alumna, Allegheny College
Dr. Yvonne Hobbs Allen received her bachelor’s degree in English and her master’s in education from Allegheny. She is the parent of an Allegheny graduate and brings a significant history with the College and higher education overall to the board.
“If you want to change the world, learn from it first. ”
Yvonne Allen, Alumna
Why be just one thing?
“To be successful is to be able to take pride in one’s accomplishments in life.”
To be successful is to be able to take pride in one’s accomplishments in life. The physical aspect of success will depend on each person, however, if one is successful that person will be able to look back on their actions and take pride in knowing that they did their best for what or who they believed in.See more stories
Tharit Monsereenusorn
Student, Current Student, Economics Major, Computer Science Major
Tharit Monsereenusorn ’24, an economics major and computer science minor, says he chose Allegheny for its academic rigor and the opportunity to play football.
“To be successful is to be able to take pride in one’s accomplishments in life. ”
Tharit Monsereenusorn, Student
Why be just one thing?
“I was presented with tremendous opportunities in the community to develop my passion.”
I was actively involved on campus and was presented with tremendous opportunities in the community to develop my passion. I quickly found that my passion for oral health extended beyond the clinical delivery of care. As a result, I decided not to attend dental school but instead become a devoted, lifelong oral public health champion.See more stories
Matt Zaborowski
Alumnus, Preventative Health Activities Manager for the American Dental Association
Matt Zaborowski ’17 is an oral health champion on a mission to improve quality of life by collaborating with local, state, and national partners.
“I was presented with tremendous opportunities in the community to develop my passion. ”
Matt Zaborowski, Alumnus
Why be just one thing?
“Success isn’t to be happy but to have done good in the world”
Success isn’t to be happy but to have done good in the world. I think money and happiness are strong motivators, but age has brought me the wisdom that to spend life looking for monetary satisfaction or happiness is to set yourself up for disappointment - we always want more.
There’s something deserving of award if you spend your life doing your best to make the world a better place. I believe that happiness and satisfaction — in part — come from learning to love to learn — it teaches you that you don’t know it all.
Being excited about learning new things will set you on the path to redefining what that means.See more stories
There’s something deserving of award if you spend your life doing your best to make the world a better place. I believe that happiness and satisfaction — in part — come from learning to love to learn — it teaches you that you don’t know it all.
Being excited about learning new things will set you on the path to redefining what that means.See more stories
Eric Pallant
Professor, Environmental Science & Sustainability
A twice-named Fulbright Scholar and sourdough aficionado, Dr. Eric Pallant is an expert on the topics of sustainable development, food and agriculture, educational innovation, and writing creative nonfiction.
“Success isn’t to be happy but to have done good in the world ”
Eric Pallant, Professor
Why be just one thing?
“I really believe the Allegheny curriculum develops your skills and teaches you how to learn.”
I love that Allegheny provided me space and flexibility. I always felt I had options with a liberal arts degree and wasn’t pinned down into one track or career path. I really believe the Allegheny curriculum develops your skills and teaches you how to learn. Unique combinations of majors and minors can definitely help diversify skills, but they can also reinforce them. The Allegheny network also extends way further than I thought. My first job in law was working for an Allegheny alumnus.See more stories
Dean Phillips
Alumnus, Attorney at Morella & Associates
Dean Phillips ’19 is passionate about helping others as an attorney at Morella & Associates.
“I really believe the Allegheny curriculum develops your skills and teaches you how to learn. ”
Dean Phillips, Alumnus
Why be just one thing?
“For me it meant learning to ask for help.”
I think that’s personal for everyone. You define that for yourself. But for me, success meant learning to ask for help. The people here want you to be successful. Everyone wants you to be the best you. You have to go about that by asking every question and seeking every opportunity and, yeah, being uncomfortable sometimes.
I think there is an advantage to going to a smaller school. My high school was big, and I was just another kid in school. There are some professors here I’ve never taken a class with, but I pass them in the hall so much that I get to know them. It’s really cool. Even if I don’t know someone, I can just ask for help and they’re willing to help me. See more stories
I think there is an advantage to going to a smaller school. My high school was big, and I was just another kid in school. There are some professors here I’ve never taken a class with, but I pass them in the hall so much that I get to know them. It’s really cool. Even if I don’t know someone, I can just ask for help and they’re willing to help me. See more stories
Genesis Pena
Student, Biology Major, Spanish Minor
Genesis Pena is a senior at Allegheny College, majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish.
“For me it meant learning to ask for help. ”
Genesis Pena, Student
Why be just one thing?
“My passion for conservation drives me to teach younger generations about these opportunities.”
The field of conservation excites me because it is constantly working to address how wildlife and society can coexist in an ever-changing world. My passion for conservation drives me to teach younger generations about these opportunities. Allegheny has allowed me to explore conservation through numerous environmental science and sustainability (EES) courses and research opportunities. Looking back on my four years at Allegheny, I think every ESS course I’ve taken has addressed conservation issues, both on a global and local scale.See more stories
Katherine Brozell
Student, Current Student, Environmental Science and Sustainability Major, Double minor in Biology and Environmental Science
Katherine Brozell ’23, an environmental science and sustainability (ESS) major with minors in biology and environmental writing, won the 2023 John Laudadio Conservation Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists as a distinguished young adult who has demonstrated a commitment to the conservation effort in Pennsylvania.
“My passion for conservation drives me to teach younger generations about these opportunities. ”
Katherine Brozell, Student
Why be just one thing?
“I’ve learned that success isn’t about reaching an end goal — it’s about progress.”
I've learned that success isn't about reaching an end goal — it's about progress. It doesn't have to be big achievements or perfect scores, but it is about working hard. It means trying a second time, third time, or more. Everyone truly wants to help you become the best you can be, and that isn't something that happens on the first shot.
Success is collaborative! Working together and asking questions is so important to the learning environment here at Allegheny. Being able to learn from and share information with peers and professors helps students grow beyond anything learned in a textbook. Your success isn't defined by your grades. It encompasses all the skills, knowledge, and connections you obtain during your time at Allegheny, and, of course, how you contribute to the campus community, too!See more stories
Success is collaborative! Working together and asking questions is so important to the learning environment here at Allegheny. Being able to learn from and share information with peers and professors helps students grow beyond anything learned in a textbook. Your success isn't defined by your grades. It encompasses all the skills, knowledge, and connections you obtain during your time at Allegheny, and, of course, how you contribute to the campus community, too!See more stories
Nicole Foulkrod
Student, Biochemistry Major, Psychology Minor
Nicole Foulkrod is a senior at Allegheny College, majoring in biochemistry and minoring in psychology.
“I’ve learned that success isn’t about reaching an end goal — it’s about progress. ”
Nicole Foulkrod, Student
Why be just one thing?
“Being able to use my skills I learned and practiced throughout my studies made me confident that wherever I end up working, I will be succes...”
I would define success as being dependable for those around you and being proud of the work you are able to produce. Being able to use my skills I learned and practiced throughout my studies made me confident that wherever I end up working, I will be successful. See more stories
Michael Gartland
Student, Current Student, History Major, English Minor
Michael Gartland '23, a history major and English minor, aspires to make the humanities accessible to the public by becoming a research librarian or serving the National Park Service after graduation.
“Being able to use my skills I learned and practiced throughout my studies made me confident that wherever I end up working, I will be successful. ”
Michael Gartland, Student
Why be just one thing?
“Allegheny taught me that we all have unique interests and identities.”
One of the things I appreciated about my time at Allegheny was getting outside of the campus bubble and being able to go downtown through the Davies Service Leader Program. Allegheny taught me that we all have unique interests and identities. We don’t have to be defined by one interest.See more stories
Ryan Cole
Alumnus, Director of Student Philanthropy at Valparaiso University
Ryan Cole ’10 has always been a dedicated civic leader at Allegheny. Today, he serves as the director of student philanthropy at Valparaiso University, inspiring others to give back.
“Allegheny taught me that we all have unique interests and identities. ”
Ryan Cole, Alumnus
Why be just one thing?
“…seeing what kinds of jobs are out there and talking to people about different careers in biology really sparked my interest in gradua...”
I initially started at Allegheny as pre-med. A science Ph.D. wasn’t presented as an option to me (before college), so seeing what kinds of jobs are out there and talking to people about different careers in biology really sparked my interest in graduate school.See more stories
Kristie Connolly
Alumna, Program Officer for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Kristie Connolly ’07 relentlessly supports public health as a program officer for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a branch of the National Institutes of Health.
“…seeing what kinds of jobs are out there and talking to people about different careers in biology really sparked my interest in graduate school. ”
Kristie Connolly, Alumna
Why be just one thing?
“I can’t say enough about Allegheny. It changed my life.”
I liked the fact that you didn’t just study your major. You’re forced to take classes that are out of your comfort zone, and that is especially helpful to grow as a person. We were always told at Allegheny that you can do this. You’re going to be someone important in the world and we’re going to help you be that person. I can’t say enough about Allegheny. It changed my life.See more stories
Janell Logue-Belden
Alumna, Superintendent of Deer Lakes School District
As a young child, Janell Logue-Belden ’90 knew she wanted to become an educator. As the superintendent of Deer Lakes School District, she continues to nurture educators and students.
“ I can’t say enough about Allegheny. It changed my life. ”
Janell Logue-Belden, Alumna
Why be just one thing?
“I consider success to be finding a satisfactory balance in life.”
Success can be interpreted in different ways for every individual. Personally, I consider success to be finding a satisfactory balance in life. I don’t want to just “succeed” in academics; rather, I strive to succeed in school, work, sports, and social situations. Finding a balance in which I am not too stressed and feel comfortable being the best version of myself is what I consider to be success.
The Allegheny community has really helped me to grow as a person and become a better version of myself. I love how everyone is passionate about something different, and how every student I have met has their own interests and goals in life. It was very easy for me to adapt to such a new environment because people here were so willing to go the extra mile for me and help me with any problems that I had.See more stories
The Allegheny community has really helped me to grow as a person and become a better version of myself. I love how everyone is passionate about something different, and how every student I have met has their own interests and goals in life. It was very easy for me to adapt to such a new environment because people here were so willing to go the extra mile for me and help me with any problems that I had.See more stories
Tiaralei Cade
Student, Double majoring in Global Health Studies and Environmental Science & Sustainability
Tiaralei Cade is a junior at Allegheny College, double majoring in global health studies and environmental science & sustainability. She is also minoring in Chinese.
“I consider success to be finding a satisfactory balance in life. ”