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“Reboot” Fundraising Campaign Supports Computer Science Opportunities for Allegheny College Students

by Jenny Goldsmith November 17th 2023

As part of Allegheny College’s participation in GivingTuesday, the Computer and Information Science Department has launched the “Reboot” campaign to celebrate a change in names as well as new majors within the department. The fundraiser is part of the College’s annual GivingTuesday initiative in collaboration with the global movement of profound generosity, which takes place

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Allegheny College Student Completes Meadville-Fismes Sister City Internship

by Katheryn Frazier November 9th 2023

Did you know that Fismes, France and Meadville, Pennsylvania are sister cities with a relationship that dates back to World War I and II? American soldiers were critical in freeing the town from German Occupation, particularly in the Battle of Fismes in 1918.  For over a decade, the city of Fismes has welcomed Allegheny students

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Allegheny College Celebrates 50 Years of Environmental Science Education, Impact and Progress

by Allegheny College November 7th 2023

Allegheny College is celebrating 50 years of environmental science education. The first major was “Aquatic Environments” in the 1972-73 academic year. Fifty years later, Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS) is one of the largest majors at the College. From religious studies to business and data science to global health, students across nearly every program find

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

by Allegheny College November 3rd 2023

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

by Allegheny College November 2nd 2023

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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Caflisch Hall Time Capsule Discovery Reveals 1928 Treasure Trove

by Jennifer Rignani October 27th 2023

When crews began demolishing Caflisch Hall, they expected a lot of noise, dust and rubble. What they did not count on was finding a metal time capsule box neatly placed inside one of the building’s cornerstones.  Jeffrey Jones, facilities plant maintenance supervisor marveled at the discovery. “My first thought when I heard they found it

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Allegheny College Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy

by Allegheny College October 24th 2023

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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Alumnus Mentors Future Healthcare Leaders at Yale University

by Katheryn Frazier October 20th 2023

As a senior medical resident on the clinician-educator track at Yale University, Mike Arcieri ’17 addresses patients’ health needs while educating and mentoring future healthcare leaders. Arcieri says his strong foundation in research from Allegheny College gave him the support to pursue his passion.  “At Allegheny, you get to see a project from start to

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International Student Develops Application To Support Fellow Ukrainians

by Katheryn Frazier October 18th 2023

After witnessing her family and fellow Ukrainians forced from their country due to the Russo-Ukrainian War, Sasha Shafran ’25 was inspired to help those suffering. “The war in Ukraine, my family being forced to flee the country, and not having a defined place I can call home came together all at once,” says Shafran, studying

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Joyful Ceremony Marks Installation of 23rd President of Allegheny College

by Allegheny College October 14th 2023

Photo by Ed Mailliard A large crowd of hundreds gathered at the Raymond P. Shafer Auditorium at Allegheny College for the inauguration of Allegheny’s 23rd president, Dr. Ron Cole ’87, including Allegheny College Trustees, Presidents Emeriti Cook and Mullen, elected officials, students, employees, and alumni. Steve Levinsky ’78, Board of Trustees Chair, formally installed Cole,

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