Articles: by Katheryn Frazier

Alumnus Treats Cancer Population as Reconstructive Microsurgeon at the No. 1 Cancer Center in the Nation

by Katheryn Frazier December 20th 2022

As a reconstructive microsurgeon at the nation’s No. 1 cancer center, Alex Mericli ’05 uses his deep knowledge of plastic surgery to overcome the unexpected and make strides toward eliminating cancer.  In his current position as a plastic surgeon and associate professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mericli continues to reflect

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Alumnus Applies His Chemistry Background in the Winemaking Industry

by Katheryn Frazier December 7th 2022

Winemaking is a lengthy process that requires knowledge of complex processes, including agriculture, fermentation, and commercial bottling. Benjamin Eyer ’10 applied his distinct background in chemistry to advance the art of winemaking analysis as technical support and product specialist for Admeo, Inc.  “I really like troubleshooting and solving different problems; that’s mentally invigorating for me,”

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Allegheny Alumnus Makes a Difference as Criminal Defense Lawyer

by Katheryn Frazier November 21st 2022

Adam VanHo ’98 has dedicated his career to defending those in a state or federal court on civil, criminal, or family law matters. Still, he reflects on how Allegheny College prepared him to face an unknown future.  “The biggest thing that Allegheny taught me is to never be afraid to keep learning or try new

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Allegheny Graduate Manages $100M Business and Develops Technological Innovations

by Katheryn Frazier November 14th 2022

Kristen Cheman ’04 coaches more than 550 employees, manages a $100 million business, and develops innovations in technology at Logistics Management Institute (LMI), a major consulting firm serving the federal government. In her work as senior vice president for digital and analytic solutions, she continues to draw on lessons learned from her faculty mentors at

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Allegheny College Mathematics Professor Appointed Editor of Internationally Recognized Mathematics Journal

by Katheryn Frazier November 11th 2022

For 10 years, Allegheny College Professor of Mathematics Tamara Lakins has used The College Mathematics Journal (CMJ) as a resource to help junior mathematics majors learn mathematics independently by assigning articles for them to read, discuss, and present in class. Now she will play a leadership role as the journal’s editor-elect in 2023 and editor

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Allegheny Graduate Defends Marginalized as Pro Bono Counsel for Multinational Law Firm

by Katheryn Frazier November 9th 2022

Don Salzman ’82 advocates fiercely for the disadvantaged — from his time as a public defender to his current position as pro bono counsel for the past 20 years at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, a multinational law firm. Salzman says that an Allegheny College professor was a huge inspiration to him.  “Francis

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Allegheny College Students Investigate Unique Climate Action Solutions as Interns for Second Nature

by Katheryn Frazier October 31st 2022

Two Allegheny College students spent this past summer learning about creative solutions to combat climate change during their internships with Second Nature, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate climate action in higher education. Beatrice Foley ’24, an environmental science & sustainability (ESS) major with a history minor, and Victoria Balboa ’23, a double ESS and

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International Student-Athlete Represents His Country as a Long Snapper at Allegheny College

by Katheryn Frazier October 24th 2022

When Tharit Monsereenusorn ’24 takes the field as the long snapper for the Allegheny College football team, he’s lining up nearly 8,600 miles away from his hometown of Nonthaburi, Thailand. It’s a journey he’s immensely proud of — and grateful for. “Football has taught me resilience and a purpose to work toward,” Monsereenusorn says. “I

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