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Allegheny College Announces $14 Million in New Gifts from Skattum, Tillotson, and Nelson Multi-Generational Families

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 new gifts totaling $14 million from three multi-generational alumni families. The gifts will ensure that Allegheny College continues to provide an exceptional education, giving students and faculty the freedom to explore new

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Jennifer D. Winge Appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management at Allegheny College

Following a comprehensive search, Allegheny College President Ron Cole announced today that Jennifer D. Winge has been appointed as Vice President for Enrollment Management. An alumna of Allegheny, Winge will assume her new position on May 30, 2024. Dr. Scott Friedhoff will remain as Interim Vice President until that time. Winge will serve as the

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Allegheny College To Celebrate Historic Solar Eclipse at Robertson Athletic Complex

A celebration will be held at the Robertson Athletic Complex Football Stadium on April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. during the eclipse. Allegheny College community, family, friends, and guests are invited to attend. The Astronomy Club and astrophysicist Professor Jamie Lombardi will be there to answer questions and help attendees understand the phenomenon.  The

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Allegheny Alumna Named Founding Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Methodist University’s College of Medicine

Allegheny alumna, Dr. Rebecca Miller Wise ‘91, has been named Founding Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Methodist University’s new Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine. Wise is a board-certified clinician in Geriatric Pharmacy with more than 30 years of experience in education with expertise in integrative medicine, medical cannabis, geriatric medication therapy management

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Allegheny College Announces New Healthcare Management Major

Allegheny College is pleased to announce the addition of a new major, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, offered to new and existing students beginning in the fall 2024 semester. The program addresses growing needs in the delivery of preventive health and healthcare services, preparing students with interdisciplinary expertise across the College, including coursework

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Allegheny College Awarded Designation by State of Pennsylvania as a PA Hunger-Free Campus

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has designated Allegheny College as a PA Hunger-Free Campus. Ian Binnington, Dean for the Student Experience, said of the achievement, “The designation isn’t just about fiddling with meal plans. It’s about structurally thinking about what are the needs of students, how we assess those needs, and how we meet those

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Allegheny Graduate Helps Women Athletes Transition Beyond Playing Professional Sports

After graduating from Allegheny College with a neuroscience major and values, ethics, and social action minor, Amanda Hazer ’10 thought she knew what her next step would be— to become a physician. It didn’t take more than a few weeks to realize medical school wasn’t where she wanted to be. Today, she owns Amanda Hazer

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Allegheny College Graduate Studies At Columbia University To Better Human Rights

Kelechi Dimgba ’23 has dedicated her career to forming policies that promote gender equity and protect global human rights. Currently, Dimgba is pursuing a Master’s of International Affairs with a concentration in urban social policy and a specialization in international organizations and United Nations studies at Columbia University.  While studying as a global health major

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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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