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Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg: Logan Lee ′26 Takes the High Ground

By Beth Ryan January 20th 2026

Left, Britt Isenberg, Gettysburg Foundation Vice President of Community and Civic Engagement with Logan Lee

The Internship experience that inspires research, professional growth, and a deeper appreciation for preservation.

Logan Lee ′26, a Business major and Communications & Media minor, spent an unforgettable summer at Gettysburg—the site where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his iconic Gettysburg Address. Through the Higher Ground Leadership Experience, Logan combined his academic interests with hands-on leadership development.

As part of his internship, Logan authored “The Economic Ramifications of the Gettysburg Battle,” published in the December 2025 edition of Preservation & Progress, a Gettysburg Foundation publication. His research revealed the staggering economic toll on local citizens, who filed hundreds of damage claims for livestock, crops, tools, clothing, and homes. Logan writes, “As the smoke cleared on Independence Day in 1863, Gettysburg faced an uphill battle to reach normalcy, reconciliation and peace.”

Carol Reardon ′74, Adjunct Professor of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College commented, “During a quiet period for the Higher Ground Leadership Program that Logan helped to run this summer, the Gettysburg Foundation’s senior leadership challenged him to apply his economics and communication interests and skills to produce this [article]. Looks like he’s developing some history vibes, too!”

Logan Reflects on His Experience

"The Economic Ramifications of the Gettysburg Battle" by Logan Lee '26 — “The Economic Ramifications of the Gettysburg Battle” by Logan Lee ’26 – read the full article on pages 7-8 at this link

What inspired you to apply for the Gettysburg internship?

“I was encouraged by Professor Ishita Roy, who believed the program would be an excellent fit for me, and a valuable step in my professional growth. Their confidence in my potential really motivated me to apply, and I’m incredibly grateful that I did.”

What surprised you the most about spending the summer in Gettysburg?

“Honestly, looking back, the biggest surprise was the abundance of deeply passionate individuals who both work and live in Gettysburg. Their dedication to preservation, education, and public history was inspiring. Being surrounded by people who truly embodied the idea of ‘never working a day in your life’ because they love what they do made a lasting impact on me”

Would you recommend the internship to other Allegheny students?

“Definitely, my summer in Gettysburg helped me grow both professionally and personally. The combination of meaningful work, mentorship, and the historical environment shaped my skills, confidence, and long-term career interests. I would strongly recommend this internship to my fellow peers.”

About the High Ground Leadership Experience @Gettysburg

The Higher Ground Leadership Experience, offered by the Gettysburg Foundation, transforms historic lessons into modern leadership strategies. Through legacies from the Civil War, participants discover enduring lessons in leading under pressure, navigating change, aligning missions, and turning historical insight into actionable leadership strategies.

Business and Economics Review – Summer 2025 Edition

By Beth Ryan September 2nd 2025

We’re proud to share the latest issue of the Business & Economics Review, highlighting student achievements, alumni impact, and faculty excellence.

Inside this issue:

Leadership & Law: Executive in Residence Karen Skarupski ’83 shares career insights
Innovation in Action: Students compete for $30,000 at the Zingale Big Idea Competition
Career Preparation: Internships that offer mentorship, culture, and compensation
Global Learning: Study away in Germany, economics research at the Cleveland Fed
Community Impact: VITA program prepares $158K in tax refunds for Meadville
Faculty Excellence: Peer-reviewed publications on food policy, credit flows & inequality
Student Honors & WiBE Relaunch: Celebrating academic excellence and inclusive leadership

Download the full Summer 2025 issue here:

Business & Economics Review (PDF)

Turning Conferences into Careers: How Gabriel Saccoccio ‘27 Found His Internship Abroad

By Beth Ryan August 18th 2025

Gabriel Salvatore Xavier Saccoccio '27 — Gabriel Salvatore Xavier Saccoccio ’27

A chance meeting at a student conference opened the door to a summer at Latin America’s largest investment bank.

Gabriel Salvatore Xavier Saccoccio, a rising junior majoring in computer science and minoring in economics, spent his summer interning at BTG Pactual in Brazil after connecting with recruiters through the Brazilian Student Association’s annual conference. We asked Gabriel:

Where did you intern this summer?

This summer, I interned at BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America. I worked with the IT Legal team to help modernize systems that manage thousands of legal cases involving the bank.

How did you discover this opportunity?

I discovered the opportunity through BRASA, the Brazilian Student Association, during its annual conference at Columbia University in October 2024. The event included a career fair that connects Brazilian students studying abroad with top companies, and it was a great chance to speak directly with recruiters from BTG.

What were your duties and what did you study/learn/discover?

I supported the IT Legal team on projects focused on improving how the bank manages its legal cases. My work helped streamline internal processes, making it easier for teams to track case updates, deadlines, and financial information. I collaborated with different departments and contributed to tools that made the bank’s legal operations more efficient and accurate. This experience gave me valuable insight into how technology supports legal and compliance work in a major financial institution.

Would you recommend this opportunity to another Allegheny student?

While the internship is tailored for Brazilian students, BTG does have branches in New York and Miami. I strongly recommend attending conferences that resonate with your interests, as they’re a powerful way to connect with recruiters and professionals face-to-face, which can lead to opportunities you might not find otherwise.

Gabriel serves the department as a CBE Fellow, speaks four languages and is a first place winner in the Financial Literacy Challenge. He will study away during the fall 2025 semester in Madrid, Spain.

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.

Your Career Roadmap: Exploring Business and Economics at Allegheny College

By Beth Ryan July 7th 2025

What can you do with a degree in business or economics? At Allegheny College, the answer is — more than you might imagine.

To help students explore the wide range of opportunities available—both during their time at Allegheny and after graduation—the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics has developed a comprehensive Roadmap for Business and Economics Students.

This guide isn’t just about choosing a major—it’s about building a life. It’s designed to help students assess their skills and interests, set meaningful goals, connect with mentors, and make informed choices about internships, research, graduate school, and career paths.

Whether you’re a prospective student, a current Gator, or a proud alum looking to mentor the next generation, the Roadmap is filled with insights and tools to guide the journey.

Download the full guide to start planning your future today.

Colin Elder ’25 spent the summer as a Data Science Intern on the Business Intelligence team at Sheetz, Inc.

By Beth Ryan September 11th 2024

Colin Elder ’25, an Economics and Data Science double major spent the summer as a Data Science Intern on the Business Intelligence team at Sheetz, Inc. a top-tier convenience and customer service retail company with 675 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.

We asked Colin…

How did you learn about this opportunity?

Colin: It’s pretty simple – I found this internship on LinkedIn.

What are your duties?

Colin: I do data analysis on both the product and store level for Sheetz. Some projects I worked on include evaluating how price changes of goods have affected sales, as well as a store segmentation project. Grouping stores with similar characteristics allows Sheetz to target marketing towards specific segments as well as optimize pricing and distribution of products.

Would you recommend this internship to other students?

Colin: Absolutely. Sheetz is a fantastic family-owned company that cares about their employees and makes sure their interns get involved. If Data Science is not something you are interested in, there are plenty of other opportunities for students- there were almost 50 interns throughout the company this summer.

Colin Elder is a CBE Fellow, scheduled to graduate in May 2025. He serves as the service/philanthropy chair for the Allegheny chapter of Delta Tau Delta and plays the position of winger on the Allegheny men’s soccer team.

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.

CBE Fellow Nick Tysiachney Attains Specialized Knowledge of Supply Chain Management at Acutec Precision Aerospace

By Beth Ryan September 4th 2024

Nicholas Tysiachney ’25, an Economics major and Data Science minor at Allegheny College, is participating in an ongoing internship in the Supply Chain department at Acutec Precision Aerospace, an award-winning, family and employee-owned manufacturer of critical components and subassemblies for aerospace and defense applications.

We asked Nick…

How did you learn about this opportunity?

Nick: I connected with Acutec’s Human Resources Director and Allegheny alumnus Austin Rock ’14, through my advisor, Professor of Economics Russ Ormiston.

What are your duties?

Nick: I assist with purchasing consumables, basically anything that doesn’t end up inside of a part. Since I started in October 2023, I’ve purchased more than $2 million worth of goods. I also work on automating business processes to make them more efficient for everyone in the department. In that area of responsibility, I’ve developed more than 28 separate automations across 10 automation families.

Would you recommend this internship to another student?

Nick: Absolutely, if not this internship, then there are many others at Acutec. I feel that Acutec is good at giving people what they can handle in an internship. If you show promise, you can do more, if you are younger or less experienced, they will work with you. I will be happy to talk to anyone about internship opportunities.

Nicholas Tysiachney is scheduled to graduate in May 2025. A commuting student, he serves as a CBE Fellow and takes advantage of the Wise Center Athletics Center while on campus. Off-campus, he’s continues to work at Acutec in Meadville.

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.

Dynamic New Program Offers Students a Clear Path to one of the World’s Fastest Growing Professions – Healthcare Management

By Beth Ryan July 17th 2024

Naveed Ismael '12 — Naveed Ismael ’12 VP of Customer Management, Healthcare Analytics at Craneware – “I am particularly excited for the next generation of Allegheny students to experience the new Healthcare Management program because of how it will bring together critical industry insights, interdisciplinary studies focused around the mission of healthcare, and practical business concepts and theory to prepare graduates to tackle the unique and growing challenges that the U.S. healthcare industry faces in the coming decades”

Allegheny College has unveiled two exciting new degree programs beginning this fall: a Bachelor of Science and an accelerated Master of Science in Healthcare Management. The BS follows a traditional 4-year undergraduate curriculum, while the Master’s program offers students the opportunity to earn both BS and MS degrees in 4 or 5 years. Both pathways benefit from Allegheny’s rigorous coursework and unique interdisciplinary and applied approach to learning.

Healthcare Management involves the study of the healthcare industry, including service providers, health economics and financing, insurers, manufacturers, non-profit organizations, and government entities at all levels. It emphasizes an understanding of the complexities of the US healthcare system in the 21st century, including the organization and delivery of preventive health and healthcare services. It also develops the interpersonal, leadership, and management skills needed by healthcare administrators to efficiently and effectively meet health and institutional goals.

Professor Steven Farrelly-Jackson, Healthcare Management Program Director commented, “These programs develop students’ broader understanding of the pressing challenges posed by soaring costs of US healthcare, inequities of access, and worsening health outcomes – especially for the marginalized and vulnerable. The aim is to train a new generation of healthcare managers who, whatever their role in the healthcare industry, will contribute meaningfully to improved effectiveness, sustainability, and social justice.”

Allegheny’s Healthcare Management programs draw on the college’s proven strengths in its Business and Economics department and landmark Global Health Studies program, as well as decades of success preparing students for healthcare professions. Both BS and MS programs emphasize thorough grounding in economics and business management skills, while also including coursework in medicine, public health, the US health system, the social determinants of health, data analytics, human resources, finance, ethics, and sustainability to ensure that graduates are immediately ready to succeed in whatever area of healthcare management they choose to pursue.

Naveed Ismael ’12, VP of Customer Management, Healthcare Analytics at Craneware offered this observation:

“My experience at Allegheny College was transformational for me in developing my strengths in communication and contextualizing challenges, learning to apply myself to solving problems, and thinking strategically, all of which I consider to be core tenets of the liberal arts education I received. Everything I learned I found to be immediately transferable to my career in healthcare management.

I am particularly excited for the next generation of Allegheny students to experience the new Healthcare Management program because of how it will bring together critical industry insights, interdisciplinary studies focused around the mission of healthcare, and practical business concepts and theory to prepare graduates to tackle the unique and growing challenges that the U.S. healthcare industry faces in the coming decades. Healthcare represents nearly 20% of the nation’s GDP and, with an aging population, the industry demand will only grow for well-rounded individuals with the experience and skills this program will produce.”

The Allegheny College Global Health Studies program was founded on the belief that undergraduate liberal education can play an essential role in meeting the world’s health challenges, the GHS program draws upon Allegheny’s longstanding commitments to civic engagement, diverse perspectives, internationalization, project-based and interdisciplinary learning. The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.

Zula Stenger ’25 Heads to DC to learn more about the Intersection of Business and Politics

By Beth Ryan July 8th 2024

Zula Stenger '25 spent the summer as a a strategic communications and government affairs intern with FGS Global a global strategic advisory and communications consultancy. — Zula Stenger ’25

Zula Stenger ’25, a Business Major with double Minors in Political Science and Studio Art, headed to Washington DC this summer to become a strategic communications and government affairs intern with FGS Global, a global strategic advisory and communications consultancy.

We asked Zula…

How did you find your summer internship?

Zula: I became aware of FGS Global through Anne Gearan ’85, who sits on the Board of Visitors for the CBE. Anne is a true mentor to me, and inspired by her career, I knew interning with FGS could be the right fit for me to learn more about the intersection of business and politics.

What are your duties?

Zula: As interns, we primarily work with associate-level employees to help offload some of their duties. So far, I have done media coverage, covered congressional hearings, conducted in-depth research, staffed events, and much more. Truly, every day here is a new adventure.

Would you recommend this experience to other students?

Zula: I highly recommend working at FGS Global. The internship is great for anyone interested in communications or government affairs, and because of the vast differences across clients, interns get the chance to work across business sectors, which I have found very valuable. Also, I cannot recommend enough the experience of being in DC to students interested in political science. Being here has been so inspiring, and thanks to the Betsy Dotson, Esquire ’74 Experiential Learning Fund that I received through the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), I am able to afford living here while saving money for my education.

What other activities are you involved in on campus?

Zula: I serve as a Fellow for both the CBE and the Center for Political Participation, as an intern for Residence Life, as the student representative to the Alumni Council, and as the president of the Women in Business and Economics and College Democrats.

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.

CBE Fellow Graham Kralic ’25 Journeys to Pittsburgh for an Elite Internship in Banking and Finance

By Beth Ryan June 20th 2024

Graham Kralic ’25, an economics major and communications minor, journeyed to the corporate headquarters of PNC for his summer internship. PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States.

We asked Graham…

How did you find your summer internship?

Graham: I found this opportunity through CBE advertising, general knowledge of PNC Bank, and the desire to work here for many years. In obtaining my internship, I leveraged the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) services (Shoutout to Autumn Parker, Jim Fitch, and Brian Collingwood), alumni connections (Jennifer Daurora ’99), and my own personal connections who work at the bank.

What are your duties?

Graham: As a C&IB Treasury Management Intern, I support Treasury Management Officers on my team in the solutioning of treasury management products to corporate and institutional banking clients at PNC. Simply put, Treasury management is the process of extending the funds flow cycle within a company’s treasury department. This means helping companies receive A/R payments more quickly, managing liquidity, and delaying A/P payments for as long as possible.

Would you recommend this experience to other students?

Graham: I would highly recommend a PNC internship to anyone who will listen. There are so many different intern positions that they offer from corporate finance to HR services, there is a niche for everyone. The program has offered me countless opportunities to learn and take on additional responsibility within my business unit.

What other activities are you involved in on campus?

Graham: I am a CBE Fellow, economics major and communications minor, scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2025. I participates in Men’s Varsity Soccer, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, and serve the department as a Macroeconomic Theory Teaching Assistant.

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.

Spring 2024 Symposium: Navigating Careers in Business and Economics

By Beth Ryan March 5th 2024

Students participating in the Board of Visitors Networking Lunch

Students of all majors are welcome to attend our Spring Symposium, “Navigating Careers in Business and Economics” with the Board of Visitors (BOV)- the Center for Business and Economics alumni advisory board that journeys back to campus each year to help students achieve their career goals.

Our twelve returning BOV members will be our guest speakers throughout the day starting at the Campus Center on Monday, March 18th.

There are three ways to participate:

Attend a session that aligns with your interests.
New for 2024! From 10:00 am until 12:15 pm Board of Visitors members not in session will hang out at Grounds for Change-students are encouraged to stop by and have a drink on our tab! CBE Fellows will be on hand to make introductions.
Attend our networking lunch at 12:30 pm in the Tippie Alumni Center – RSVP here, it just takes a minute!

Contact Beth Ryan for more information.

Students are free to attend any of these four sessions – here’s the details:

Monday, March 18

10:00 am – 11:00 am, CC 301/302 =>

“What’s Next? Graduate School vs. The Real World”
“The Power of Perception: How Personal Branding Influences Career Success,” sponsored by the Women in Business and Economics Club (WIBE).

11:00 am – 11:15 am => Coffee Break

11:15 am – 12:15 pm CC 301/302 =>

“Market Yourself as an Allegheny Grad – Comps and Experiences”
“How to Stand Out at Your First Job,” sponsored by the Wealth Management Club

After the final session, students are invited to attend lunch with the BOV members where they can enjoy the soup and salad buffet and do some “speed networking”! The lunch will begin at 12:30 pm and the BOV members will be on hand until 2:15 pm.

RSVP here so you don’t miss out on a great lunch experience!

Who’s coming to campus?

Dayan Aberaratne ’94 Managing Director, PJT Partners
Stacy Corbin ’89, Managing Director, KeyBanc Capital Markets
Elizabeth White ’83, President, White Biotech Solutions
Anne Gearan ’85, Partner, FGS Global
Naveed Ismail ’12, VP Customer Management Healthcare Analytics at Craneware
Keith White ’83, VP Risk Management, TD Bank
Evelyn Pendleton ’87, VP, CFO, Commercial, Specialty & Markets at Aetna
Angelica Runova ’06, VP, Sr. Strategy & Planning Manager, PNC
Diane Sutter ’72, President/CEO, ShootingStar Broadcasting
Eileen Webb ’06, Senior Manager, Exempt Organization Tax Services, EY
Trish Lawless ’92, VP – Transformation Management, PNC
Devone McLeod ’13, CFP® Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group

The Board of Visitors annual event is supported by the Earl W. Adams, Jr. Endowment, established by Allegheny College Trustee William H. Brown, Jr., Allegheny Class of 1980, in honor of Professor Earl William Adams, Jr. – teacher, mentor and friend.