Articles: Tag: Alumni

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 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 Alumni Advise Next Generation of Leaders During Blue & Gold Weekend

by Katheryn Frazier September 26th 2022

Allegheny College alumni returned to campus last Friday not only to reconnect with each other but also to share their insights and help the next generation of Allegheny Gators as part of the College’s annual Blue & Gold Weekend: A Homecoming and Family Celebration. “I absolutely love coming back to Allegheny College as an alumnus.

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Second-Generation Allegheny Graduate Involved at the Highest Level of Politics

by Katheryn Frazier September 10th 2022

Engaged at the highest level of politics, Ashlee Rich Stephenson ’05 works as the senior political strategist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She appreciates how Allegheny College gave her the tools to be prepared to work in national politics, leading to her position today with the world’s largest business trade association. “The Allegheny experience

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Allegheny Alumna’s Contributions Support Public Health Efforts at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

by Katheryn Frazier August 8th 2022

Kristie Connolly ’07 relentlessly supports public health as a program officer for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a branch of the National Institutes of Health. During her junior year at Allegheny College, she became fascinated with microbiology, which has directed her career ever since. “I initially started at Allegheny as pre-med,”

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Alumnus Addresses Federal Issues Related to Energy, Environment, and Privacy

by Katheryn Frazier August 1st 2022

As a public policy attorney, Fred Eames ’86 addresses complex federal issues related to energy, the environment, and privacy. To this day, Eames appreciates what he learned at Allegheny College.  “I learned so much at Allegheny. It really was a tremendous educational experience,” he says. “Understanding history and having a grasp of the English language

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Allegheny Graduate Supports Students as Deer Lakes School District Superintendent

by Katheryn Frazier July 27th 2022

As a young child, Janell Logue-Belden ’90 knew she wanted to become an educator. She credits Allegheny College with nurturing her curiosity as a lifelong learner and providing a foundation to comprehend a variety of subjects.  “I liked the fact that you didn’t just study your major,” says Logue-Belden, superintendent of Deer Lakes School District

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Allegheny Graduate Educates Millions Across the Country With Smithsonian Learning Lab

by Katheryn Frazier July 11th 2022

When Darren Milligan ’99 realized that medical school wasn’t the right path for him, he looked to his Allegheny College faculty mentors for advice. They encouraged Milligan to explore new interests, which prompted him to enroll in art classes at Allegheny — and take the first step toward his career today with the Smithsonian Institution. 

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Allegheny Graduate Develops Initiatives To Promote Oral Health for the American Dental Association

by Katheryn Frazier July 6th 2022

Matt Zaborowski ’17, MPH, CPH, initially set out to pursue a career as a dentist. However, as an Allegheny College student, he found another route and realized his vision of promoting oral health. “I was actively involved on campus and was presented with tremendous opportunities in the community to develop my passion,” says Zaborowski, who

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