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Allegheny College Receives $21 Million in Gifts to Enrich the Campus and Student Experience

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges, where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold, has announced that it has received a three-part leadership gift totaling $16 million from alumna and Allegheny College trustee emerita Patricia Bush Tippie ’56, and an additional $5 million from an anonymous donor. The donations ensure

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Norm A. Sundstrom Walk of Fame Celebrates Athletic Excellence

On Saturday, February 10, Allegheny College dedicated the Norm A. Sundstrom Walk of Fame in the David V. Wise Athletic Center. The space pays tribute to Sundstrom, a major force behind the tradition of athletic excellence at Allegheny, and also recognizes the talents and triumphs of the College’s greatest athletic legends. “It is important, first

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Allegheny College Announces Expansion of Full-Tuition Commitment to Access Program to Ohio

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges, has announced the expansion of its investment in the Commitment to Access Program (CAP), building upon the College’s founding mission of providing access to a transformative education. The program now covers 100 percent of tuition for Ohio and Pennsylvania students from families earning

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Allegheny College Lab for Innovation and Creativity Expands to Meet Regional Workforce Development Needs

Allegheny College, one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges, has announced the expansion of the Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity (ALIC) to bring workforce development and education resources into the community. In partnership with the regional precision manufacturing industry, Allegheny College will play a central role in the economic resurgence of

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Allegheny College Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy

It’s not every day that Allegheny College director of sustainability, Kelly Boulton ’02, receives an invitation to meet a cabinet member of the President of the United States. When the request came for her to attend a summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, she was thrilled.   Boulton attended the event in Washington, D.C.,

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Allegheny College Among Best National Liberal Arts Colleges

U.S. News & World Report has again named Allegheny College one of the top national liberal arts colleges in the country, highlighting the college’s commitment to social mobility and undergraduate research. Allegheny ranked No. 75 on the list, up from last year. U.S. News & World Report also recognized Allegheny as one of the national

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Allegheny College Welcomes the Class of 2027

Allegheny College welcomed students in the Class of 2027 at today’s academic convocation and matriculation ceremony on the Bicentennial Plaza near historic Bentley Hall. Allegheny President Ron Cole, Ph.D., addressed the new first-year and transfer students, who represent 241 high schools, 18 universities, 29 states, and 24 countries. “You are going on a life-changing journey

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Allegheny College Board of Trustees Extends Appointment of President Ron Cole ’87

Dr. Ron Cole ’87 is completing his first academic year as president of Allegheny College. The Board of Trustees commended Dr. Cole’s change leadership style and strategic planning for the College. Following consultation with campus and community leaders, the Board unanimously voted to name Dr. Cole as Allegheny College’s 23rd president and extend his appointment

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Commencement Ceremony at Allegheny College Celebrates the Class of 2023 and Two Distinguished Leaders

Today, Allegheny College honored 363 graduating students and presented honorary degrees to two distinguished leaders at Commencement ceremonies held on Bicentennial Plaza in the shadow of historic Bentley Hall. Honorary doctorates of humane letters were conferred on Andre M. Perry — a 1993 Allegheny graduate, scholar-in-residence at American University, and professor of the practice of

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