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Allegheny College Announces $35 million Alumnus Gift; Largest Gift in College History Will Transform Historic Hall into A Cutting-edge Center for Innovation

March 25, 2025

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges for interdisciplinary learning and research, announced the largest single gift in the College’s history of $35 million from the estate of esteemed entrepreneur, philanthropist and alumnus, Philip L. St. Moritz ‘61, which will establish The Phil St. Moritz Center for Innovation at Reis Hall.

Allegheny’s Liberal Arts Education Leads to Global Engagement

March 24, 2025 Alumni By: Rick Stanley

When Sabina Sully graduated from Allegheny College in 2005, she decided to put her liberal arts education to use teaching young students about the global impact they can have on preserving and protecting the planet.

Allegheny Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Division III Swimming & Diving Championships

March 21, 2025 Athletics By: Travis Larner

A hallmark moment in the storied history of Allegheny College celebrates its golden anniversary this week. Fifty years have passed since Allegheny and the city of Meadville hosted the first-ever NCAA Division III Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the Richard King Mellon Pool

Alumna Awarded The 2024-2025 Assistant Principal of the Year For The State of Ohio

March 20, 2025 Alumni By: Katheryn Frazier

Jessy Hulme Archer ’03 is always there to lend a helping hand to students at Nordonia High School— it’s no wonder she was awarded the 2024-25 Assistant Principal of the Year for the State of Ohio.

Jennifer DeSalvo ‘07 On Furry Friends, Being An Enthusiastic Student and the Necessity to Give Back

March 18, 2025 Alumni By: Jennifer Rignani

Jennifer DeSalvo ‘07 credits her unusual combination of a double major in managerial economics and communication arts for allowing her to meet a wide variety of friends while at Allegheny, and for inspiring her to become a successful entrepreneur.

Making Steps Together: Allegheny College Students Travel for Alternative Spring Break Trip to Mississippi River

March 14, 2025 Students By: Katheryn Frazier

One week transformed a handful of students who traveled, learned, and served on this year’s Alternative Spring Break trip. Students cleaned up the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee alongside Living Lands and Water, a nonprofit responsible for removing over 10 million pounds of garbage from American rivers.

Allegheny College Awarded Grant Through PPG Foundation to Support Creek Connections

March 13, 2025 Major Announcement

The purpose of the grant is to help students increase their environmental literacy by studying a local waterway and become exposed to the scientific method and other science concepts by conducting the testing themselves.

Allegheny Graduate Leads Interfaith Learning At The Chautauqua Institution

March 13, 2025 Students

Melissa Spas '03 says her education at Allegheny College significantly impacted her desire to work in religion and continues to influence her work at Chautauqua Institution.

Alumna Becomes Founder Of Nonprofit That Supports County Animal Shelter After A Twenty-Five Year Long Career In Federal Law Enforcement

March 11, 2025 Alumni

Whether it's protecting citizens or animals, Stephanie Schafer ’97 is dedicated to protecting and serving. After twenty-five years in federal law enforcement, Schafer founded Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters, a nonprofit that supports the animal shelter in Glynn County, Georgia.

Two Allegheny Graduates Provide Data-Driven Solutions To Leaders At Penta Group

March 6, 2025 By: Katheryn Frazier

No matter where alumni end up, other Allegheny College graduates aren’t too far away. In the case of Tim Kloeppel ’15 and Nicholas Dias ’17, it happened to be the same company.

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