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Allegheny College Announces $1 Million Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation to Support Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation

by Allegheny College October 10th 2024

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold, is pleased to announce a new grant of $1 million from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to accelerate the initial redevelopment activities of the Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation (MCRC).   The grant will help the MCRC hire

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Allegheny Graduate Studies Veterinary Medicine At The University Of Pennsylvania

by Katheryn Frazier October 10th 2024

One experience can change the trajectory of your life. For Alaina Duessel ’20, volunteering at Tamarack Wildlife Center in Saegertown, Pennsylvania instilled a passion for wildlife medicine and led to her pursuing a veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).  After graduating from Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and sustainability

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Allegheny Alumna Selected for National 2024-2025 Aspiring Academics Program Through The American Association Of Colleges Of Pharmacy

by Katheryn Frazier October 8th 2024

Lauren Isaacs ’22 never imagined pursuing pharmacy when she entered as a first-year at Allegheny College. Then, she was introduced to the field through an Introductory Chemistry course, and now she attends the Jefferson College of Pharmacy at Thomas Jefferson University. “I will always be grateful to Allegheny for helping me get to where I

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds Historic Session at Allegheny College, Judge Murray Highlights Civic Role of Judiciary

by Allegheny College October 2nd 2024

On Tuesday, October 1, Allegheny College hosted the Pennsylvania Superior Court, hearing oral arguments for several cases, as well as hosting a lecture by Judge Mary Murray, Judge Maria McLaughlin, and Judge Megan McCarthy King about the court’s civic purpose. The court’s visit to Allegheny College provided the institution with a special distinction. Although the

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2025 U.S. News and World Report Once Again Recognizes Allegheny College As A Top National Liberal Arts College and Shines A Spotlight on Its Research and Teaching

by Allegheny College September 24th 2024

U.S. News & World Report has again named Allegheny College one of the top 100 national liberal arts colleges in the country. Significant highlights include Allegheny’s continued recognition as a Best Value School and its inclusion in five other top program lists: #9 for Senior Capstone  #11 for First-Year Experiences  #16 for Undergraduate Teaching #23

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Unsung Heroes: Student Volunteer Firefighters and Their Impact on the Meadville Community

by Jenny Goldsmith September 19th 2024

Being a student is challenging enough, with the pressures of classes, exams, and maintaining an active social life. For Richard Russo ‘26, Alexander Vincent ’27, Harlan Ogden ‘27, and Eric Snider ‘27, their days at Allegheny are defined by a unique balance of academics and volunteer firefighting in the Meadville community when needed. From attending

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National Voter Registration Day At Allegheny College

by Allegheny College September 17th 2024

National Voter Registration Day is held on September 17, 2024. Let’s get out to vote! In the last presidential election, Allegheny College was honored with a gold seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for students getting out to vote. Learn how to get engaged in civic activities on campus by visiting https://go.allegheny.edu/vote. 

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Allegheny Named #4 for Top 20 Schools for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review

by Allegheny College September 13th 2024

The Princeton Review®—one of the nation’s leading education services companies—has reported its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, where Allegheny College has again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education and a best value as reported in the 2025 edition of “The Best 390 Colleges.” Most notably, Allegheny has been named #4 for

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Allegheny Alumna Premieres One-Woman Show At Edinburg Fringe Festival

by Katheryn Frazier September 12th 2024

Elizabeth Colarte ’17 says theater is the ultimate opportunity to connect and inspire people. She credits Allegheny College for sparking her interest in theater and, ultimately, a career in New York City as an actress, writer, and producer. “I can’t say for certain that I would’ve gotten involved in acting if I hadn’t gone to

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RISE Program Empowers Underrepresented College Students with Comprehensive Four-Year Support

by Jenny Goldsmith September 3rd 2024

In an effort to bridge the opportunity gap and foster success among first-year college students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, Allegheny College’s Office of Inclusive Excellence has introduced an innovative program designed to provide academic support, mentorship, and real-world experience. RISE, which stands for “Reach, Inspire, Support, Engage,” offers a comprehensive level of personal, professional, and

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