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Maria Paluselli ’92 helps invite future Gators by sharing her story!

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Maria Paluselli ’92 helps invite future Gators by sharing her story!

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I loved my experience at Allegheny,” reflects Paluselli. “Allegheny gave me confidence to take on things that seemed particularly challenging. Allegheny provided me opportunities to do difficult things…that prepared me to be comfortable with challenges.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/alumna-serves-students-with-dyslexia-in-the-pittsburgh-area-as-provident-charter-schools-chief-executive-officer/

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The career path for this 2012 graduate of Allegheny College wouldn’t have been possible without her environmental science coursework and a valuable internship she served with Kelly Boulton ’02 in Allegheny’s Office of Sustainability.

Thanks Rachel Willis!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-makes-sustainability-her-mission/

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Samantha Cooper '20, thanks for inviting Gators by sharing your story!

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Samantha Cooper '20, thanks for inviting Gators by sharing your story!

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“Allegheny’s rigorous and well-rounded environment taught me how to thrive under pressure, a skill that has been invaluable in medical school and will continue to serve me throughout my career,” says Cooper.

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Amanda Dunyak Gillen '97 has been appointed as the new executive director of the nationally renowned museum and gardens at The Frick Pittsburgh. She credits her background as a history major and elementary education minor at Allegheny provided her with a strong base for her leadership position at the Frick.

Thanks for sharing your story, Amanda!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/the-frick-pittsburgh-names-allegheny-graduate-as-executive-director/

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Artie Pitt '01: Thank you for sharing your story!

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Artie Pitt '01: Thank you for sharing your story!

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Artie shared, "I had a lot of creative freedom at Allegheny. That freedom helped me develop discipline and accountability, way more than I had in high school. My professors trusted me, and the small classes gave me room to grow. Honestly, Allegheny is a great place for someone who wants to become an entrepreneur." Thanks for inviting students to consider Allegheny, Artie!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduates-entrepreneur-career-spans-wiz-khalifa-to-a-spicy-business-with-fellow-alumni/

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It was a busy summer — thank you to the following alumni who volunteered to represent Allegheny at the 2025 Colleges That Change Lives Fair in their region: Heather Amancio '23, Mike Newman '94, Ron Beegle '85, Justin Gerboc '00, Zach Shomo '18, Ashley Keenen '15, Kirsten Greene '08, Hillary Fenrich '14, Maria Pineda Cuevas '18, Gabi Tetelman '12, Karen Feltz '12, Steve Cottington '11, Michelle Levisque Nguyen '11,and Rutendo Mavunga '24.

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Thanks for inviting students to learn more about Allegheny at the 2025 Colleges That Change Lives fair in Portland, Ashley! You're amazing!

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Colleges That Change Lives Fair - Portland, OR with Ashley Keenen '15 (2)

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Heather Amancio '23 volunteered her time and represented Allegheny at the 2025 Colleges That Change Lives fair in San Diego. Thanks Heather!

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Colleges That Change Lives Fair - San Diego, CA with Heather Amancio '23 (1)

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Justin invited students to learn more about Allegheny at the 2025 Colleges that Change Lives Fair in Santa Clara, CA - thank you, Justin!

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Colleges That Change Lives Fair - Santa Clara_San Jose, CA with Justin Gerboc '00 (1)

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Thanks for inviting students to check out Allegheny, Kirsten!

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Thanks for inviting students to check out Allegheny, Kirsten!

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Kirsten Greene '08 represented Allegheny at the 2025 Colleges That Change Lives fair in Seattle — thank you for being awesome, Kirsten!

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Colleges That Change Lives Fair - Seattle, WA with Kirsten Greene '08 (1)

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Thank you Gators for Referring Students!

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Thank you Gators for Referring Students!

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More than 160 people referred students to Allegheny during the 2024-2025 academic year. A big shout out of thanks to each person! Thank you for helping to make a connection!

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Thank you to the 11 Gators who made their 25th annual gift in a row this spring!

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Thank you to the 11 Gators who made their 25th annual gift in a row this spring!

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During Spring '25, Greg & Jean Harper '70, Lucinda Simonson '62, Kathy Hunter '76, Benjamin '94 & Sarah '93 Bracken, Bill '61 & Anne '63 Branch, Becky Carter '61, Kristy Desantis '99, and Jane McCullough '52 made their 25th consecutive gift in a row to Allegheny. Thank you for investing in Allegheny students, Gators!

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Thank you for making your 10th annual gift in a row!

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Thank you for making your 10th annual gift in a row!

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During the Spring 2025 semester, 68 alumni and parents made a donation for the 10th consecutive year in a row! A shout out to 10-yr donors Paul Cancilla '16 and Emily Bistline '16 who have given every year since graduation and Alex Hasapis '19 who has made a gift every year since his freshman year!

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10 years in a row You give us something to cheer about!

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Thanks to the 193 Alumni and Parents who made a gift for the 5th Consecutive Year in a Row!

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Thanks to the 193 Alumni and Parents who made a gift for the 5th Consecutive Year in a Row!

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2024 grads Emma Chambers, Joseph McAuliffe, Peter Lantz, Clarissa Miller, Erin O'Neill, and one anonymous Gator have given EVERY year... from freshman year to their first year since graduation. They're joined by 187 other alumni and parents who made their 5th gift in a row this spring.

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During Spring 2025, 55 alumni from the classes of 1966 to 2024 made their first gift to the College! Thank you for investing in students: Tyler '24, Seth '23, Meredith '21, Aidan '24, Amanda '20, Hannah '16, Ella '24, Preston '24, Nahayan '24, Daniery '14, Timothy '15, Taylor '23, Ethan '20, Liam '23, Aidan '24, Holden '24, Wolfgang '24, Hadley '24, Katherine '90, Margaret '22, Adam '01, Douglas '86, Colmcille '24, Logan '24, Jeremy '97, Garrett '24, Jonathan '67, Brandon '09, Jackie '01, Dwaine '20, Quimby '86, Samantha '15, Payne '24, Charles '66, Kenneth '24, Ljubica '09, Luke '04, Christina '98, Jacob '20, Andrew '24, Michael '24, Hana '24, Peter '24, Steven '84, Blake '19, Vanessa '22, Autumn '23, Devon '20, Corey '20, Madison '17, Joseph '20, and a few Anonymous Gators.

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Gators inspiring Gators: Making Career Connections

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Gators inspiring Gators: Making Career Connections

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Jason Richey '93 and Ryan Meerstein '03 said YES to connecting with a student interested in political work after graduation. Thank you for inspiring through career connections!

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Hillary, your story invites students to check out Allegheny!

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Hillary, your story invites students to check out Allegheny!

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Hillary Fenrich '14 says that she wouldn’t be where she is today if she hadn’t attended Allegheny College. Thanks for being so awesome, Hillary!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/alumna-serves-as-international-conservationist-at-mcdonalds-corporation/

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Dana Plumb '19 says “Allegheny College gave me the problem-solving skills I needed to succeed both in a Ph.D. program as well as in research." Thanks for inviting students to consider Allegheny, Dana!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-works-at-the-intersection-of-chemistry-machine-learning-at-the-pittsburgh-supercomputing-center/

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Isabella James '24: Inviting Future Gators! 

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Isabella James '24: Inviting Future Gators! 

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Isabella says that Allegheny College provided an invaluable foundation in both the sciences and humanities, which will continue to serve her as she pursues her medical career. Thanks for sharing your story, Isabella!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-college-graduate-uses-unusual-combinations-of-neuroscience-theatre-to-support-patient-care/

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Roy Phitayakorn '98 shared, "My professors at Allegheny instilled in me a love of learning and the idea that you’re never really done with learning.”

Thanks for inviting students to think about Allegheny, Roy!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-credits-student-leadership-theatre-experience-for-successful-surgery-career/

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Class of 2028 Comes Out on Top for Gator Give Day!

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Class of 2028 Comes Out on Top for Gator Give Day!

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Our youngest Gators delivered with the most donors on Gator Give Day this year. Go Gators!

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Nearly 200 have made gifts on Gator Give Day for 11 years in a row!

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Nearly 200 have made gifts on Gator Give Day for 11 years in a row!

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Rob and Mary Utter '06, Beau Whiteman '09, Jay Whaley '58, and Paula Ross '99 are just a few of alumni and friends who have given EVERY year of Gator Give Day history! Thanks for investing in Allegheny, Gators!

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1,800 Alumni and Students Make Donations on Gator Give Day!

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1,800 Alumni and Students Make Donations on Gator Give Day!

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By the end of the day on April 17, 2025, 1,800 alumni and students made donations. From the Class of 1951 to the incoming Class of 2029. NEARLY 80 YEARS of Gators INVESTING in Allegheny!!

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Invite Future Gators: More than 60 students are coming this fall because a Gator referred them!

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Invite Future Gators: More than 60 students are coming this fall because a Gator referred them!

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A big THANK YOU to all of the alumni and friends who referred prospective students to the Admissions Team. That quick step makes a big difference!

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Gator alumni show up in droves to inspire students during Gatorverse Hackathon

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Gator alumni show up in droves to inspire students during Gatorverse Hackathon

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Bill Jones '09, Zach Mendel '12, Braden Licastro '14, Karol Vargas '19, Jacob Sutter '20, Noor Buchi '22, Hannah Schultz '22, Jacob Boord '24, Yanqiao Chen '24, and Simon Jones '24: Thank you for mentoring students for this first annual event!

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Lee Tenace '04: Thank you for Inspiring Students

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Lee Tenace '04: Thank you for Inspiring Students

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Thank you Lee for visiting with our baseball team and sharing some professional advice!

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Shanile McPherson '16, Cam Lesher '24, Heather Fish '15, and Ezekieli Seti '23: You are amazing! Thank you for spending time with students and helping them build their network!

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Rachel Dingman '08: thank you for speaking with students! 

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Rachel Dingman '08: thank you for speaking with students! 

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Rachel spoke to students about finding their "True North" — thank you for inspiring students with your story!

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Jerry O'Brien '91: thank you for speaking to our players!

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Jerry O'Brien '91: thank you for speaking to our players!

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Getting to hear directly from our alumni inspires our students with stories of possibility and opportunity. Thank you Jerry!

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Jerry Lehocky '82: Thank you for sharing your career advice!

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Jerry Lehocky '82: Thank you for sharing your career advice!

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Jerry spoke with students about what it takes to be a lawyer. Thanks Jerry for inspiring our students!

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Megan McGrath '16 and Andrea Pence '19: Inspiring Students by Talking Careers

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Megan McGrath '16 and Andrea Pence '19: Inspiring Students by Talking Careers

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Megan and Andrea participated in a Neuroscience Journal Club discussion in March, talking about their time at Allegheny and their careers since graduation. Thanks Gators!

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Jennifer DeSalvo '07: Inviting Future Gators by Sharing Her Story!

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Jennifer DeSalvo '07: Inviting Future Gators by Sharing Her Story!

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Jennifer DeSalvo ‘07 credits her unusual combination of a double major in managerial economics and communication arts for allowing her to meet a wide variety of friends while at Allegheny, and for inspiring her to become a successful entrepreneur.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/jennifer-desalvo-07-on-furry-friends-being-an-enthusiastic-student-and-the-necessity-to-give-back/

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Sabina Sully '05, you make Allegheny proud!

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Sabina Sully '05, you make Allegheny proud!

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When Sabina Sully graduated from Allegheny College in 2005, she decided to put her liberal arts education to use teaching young students about the global impact they can have on preserving and protecting the planet. Thanks for letting us tell your story to help invite students to consider being Gators!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/alleghenys-liberal-arts-education-leads-to-global-engagement/

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Thanks to London Dejarnette '24 for sharing their story and helping to tell Allegheny's story as a result.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-selected-for-congressional-hunger-centers-alumni-council/

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Steve Bice '79, Jim Goduti '79, and Tom Wormer '79 exhibit the true Gator spirit!

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Steve Bice '79, Jim Goduti '79, and Tom Wormer '79 exhibit the true Gator spirit!

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We loved reading this story about Gators springing into action to help out — stories like these showcase the strength of our amazing alumni community and invite families and students to consider Allegheny when exploring colleges. Go Gators!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/cactus-heroes-how-three-allegheny-alumni-turned-a-desert-disaster-into-a-story-of-humanity/

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From Buffalo to Chicago, Gators are inviting students!

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From Buffalo to Chicago, Gators are inviting students!

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A big thank you to Augusta Mead '16, Christine Davis '07, Isabel Loch '24, Maria Pineda Cuevas '18, Alexa Tanglis '11, Carol Chlystek '90, Maya Jones '14, Dave Beil '02, and Kimberley Schmidt Womack '85 for representing Allegheny at college fairs in your region! You make us look good!

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Thank you for inviting students to consider Allegheny, Mary! You represented Gators well at the Pittsburgh Consortium of Independent Schools College Fair!

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Thanks for representing Allegheny at the Cleveland Northeast Suburban College Fair this spring, Haley!

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Mike, Hillary, Xun, and Rutendo: thank you for sharing the screen with future Gators!

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Mike, Hillary, Xun, and Rutendo: thank you for sharing the screen with future Gators!

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Mike Newman '94, Xun Li '09, Hillary Fenrich '14, and Rutendo Mavunga '24 participated in a virtual panel in April for accepted undecided students. Nearly half of those students have since made the decision to be a Gator!

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Kristen Lauth Shaeffer '03: Thank You for Sharing Your Expertise!

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Kristen Lauth Shaeffer '03: Thank You for Sharing Your Expertise!

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Kristen came to campus to discuss her work assembling an interdisciplinary public humanities project from concept, through process, to end product.

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John Frick '72 visited campus in March, meeting with students, faculty and staff.

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Huge thank you to Liz Graham ‘22 for meeting with students in Prof. Kirschner’s course on Middle East politics to talk careers, internships, grad school, language study, and so much else!!

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Thank you for INSPIRING Gators, Al Trezza '01!

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Thank you for INSPIRING Gators, Al Trezza '01!

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Board of Trustees member Al Trezza ’01 returned to campus as a guest of the Mathematics Department to discuss his career as an investment strategist at Bank of New York Mellon.

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Rutendo is sharing her story and inviting students to become Gators

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Rutendo is sharing her story and inviting students to become Gators

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Rutendo Mavunga ’24 says the foundation she received at Allegheny College empowered her to adopt a broad and diverse skill set that helped her navigate a fast-changing industry. Thanks for sharing, Rutendo!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-college-graduate-transforms-businesses-at-ernst-young/

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Sylvia Stewart-Lumpkin ’75: Thanks for sharing your story!

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Sylvia Stewart-Lumpkin ’75: Thanks for sharing your story!

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Sylvia credits Allegheny College for enabling her to analyze literature through an interdisciplinary lens of the arts, culture, history, economics, philosophy, and psychology. Thanks for inviting students to consider Allegheny, Sylvia!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-creates-community-as-retired-cleveland-educator/

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Carmen Ramsey Ellington ’86 shared her story to help tell Allegheny's story. "Absolutely, take advantage of those Allegheny networks. Network with other graduates in your area because we support one another. Allegheny alumni are always willing to help each other out and students.” Thanks Carmen!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-serves-for-a-decade-as-president-of-the-allegheny-college-association-of-black-collegians-advancement-of-black-culture-alumni-association/

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Lloyd Segan '80 inspires students in the classroom

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Lloyd Segan '80 inspires students in the classroom

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Segan is emphatic that the liberal arts prepare you for anything. Thanks for broadening our students' horizons, Lloyd!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/a-career-connection-made-for-hollywood-separating-fact-from-fiction-with-lloyd-segan-80/

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Emily Ricotta '09: thanks for telling your story!

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Emily Ricotta '09: thanks for telling your story!

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Emily credits her time at Allegheny College for preparing her with lifelong skills. Your story invites students to consider being a Gator. Thank you!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/alumna-selected-as-finalist-for-presitigious-2024-early-career-einstein-foundation-award-for-promoting-research-quality/

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Tim and Nicholas share their stories and invite students to consider Allegheny!

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Tim and Nicholas share their stories and invite students to consider Allegheny!

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Tim Kloeppel ’15 and Nicholas Dias ’17 have lots to say about the benefits of being a Gator. From the rigorous education that prepared them for the real world to the great alumni network — these Gators showcase the value of an Allegheny education!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/two-allegheny-graduates-provide-data-driven-solutions-to-leaders-at-penta-group/

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Your story invites prospective students to consider Allegheny, Stephanie!

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Your story invites prospective students to consider Allegheny, Stephanie!

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Stephanie Schafer ’97 says, "Allegheny professors had a way of bringing out the best in us, without being overbearing. They required that we learn to think critically and outside the box, and that has served me well." Thanks Stephanie!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/alumna-becomes-founder-of-nonprofit-that-supports-county-animal-shelter-after-a-twenty-five-year-long-career-in-federal-law-enforcement/

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Melissa Spas '03: thanks for sharing your story!

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Melissa Spas '03: thanks for sharing your story!

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Melissa says her education at Allegheny College significantly impacted her desire to work in religion and continues to influence her work at Chautauqua Institution. You're inviting students to learn more about Allegheny with your story, Melissa. Thank you!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-leads-interfaith-learning-at-the-chautauqua-institution/

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Alumni Represent at the second annual Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair

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Alumni Represent at the second annual Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair

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So amazing alumni raised their hands to help with this Allegheny-exclusive career fair for our students. Nearly 20 alumni were present - and more helped behind the scenes to encourage their employer to participate. A shout out to Casey Branthoover '13, May Coyne '90, John Douglas '13, Joyce Huffman '06, Michelle Popp '88, and all of the other Gators who made this possible!

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💼 2nd Annual Gator2Gator Live: Pittsburgh Career Fair

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Inspire students? Lindsay says YES! 🙋‍♀️

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Inspire students? Lindsay says YES! 🙋‍♀️

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Lindsay Baase '20 stepped up to INSPIRE students at the Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair in February. Thanks for being such a rockstar, Lindsay!

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Kris Carter '91 says YES to INSPIRING students

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Kris Carter '91 says YES to INSPIRING students

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Kris is all IN for Allegheny. She participated in the Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair in February, and as a proud Geology major, she absolutely ROCKED it.

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Holden made his first connection with his employer at the Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair during his senior year...now he's taking his turn in INSPIRING students. Thanks, Holden!

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Thanks Joseph for INSPIRING students at the Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair in February!

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Rob Rodgers '08 participated in the second annual Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair. Thanks for being IN for Allegheny, Rob!

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Jess Safko '08 and Ariann Polasky Stone '05: INSPIRING students with career opportunities!

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Jess Safko '08 and Ariann Polasky Stone '05: INSPIRING students with career opportunities!

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Jess and Ariann are amazing! Thanks for teaming up to join other Gators at the Gator2Gator: Pittsburgh Career Fair.

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Brittany Bell '10 represented her employer at a Career Fair in the Pittsburgh region in February - this exclusive opportunity for Allegheny students helped open doorways for future jobs and internships. Thanks Brittany!

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John Lee '01 and Katie Locke '09: Making a Difference by INVITING students!

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John Lee '01 and Katie Locke '09: Making a Difference by INVITING students!

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Thank you John and Katie for being IN for Allegheny and volunteering to represent Gators at Colleges that Change Lives College Fairs in your region!

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💙💛North, South, East, West....Alumni are INVITING students in Ohio 💙💛

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💙💛North, South, East, West....Alumni are INVITING students in Ohio 💙💛

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Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Mason, Centerville...alumni showed UP to INVITE students to consider Allegheny as their future home.

Jasmine '15, Lucas '23, Brianna '20, Kevin '83, and Hannah '10, thanks for representing Gators at College Fairs this Spring!

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INVITE students? Liz Graham '22 says YES!

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INVITE students? Liz Graham '22 says YES!

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Liz crushed it at a Colleges That Change Lives College Fair in DC - thanks for being such a rockstar, Liz! 🤩

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Who's IN for Allegheny? Brett Albinson '17, that's who! 🤩

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Who's IN for Allegheny? Brett Albinson '17, that's who! 🤩

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Brett volunteered to help at a Colleges that Change Lives College Fair in NYC. Thanks for inviting students to be future Gators, Brett! 🐊

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INVITE future Gators? ✔️

Kris said YES and signed up to volunteer as a representative for a NACAC College Fair in Pittsburgh. Thank you Kris!

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Thanks for Inviting Students to Consider Allegheny, Nikole Sheaffer '98!

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Thanks for Inviting Students to Consider Allegheny, Nikole Sheaffer '98!

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Nikole represented Allegheny at a NACAC College Fair in the Pittsburgh area in January - she heard the call to INVITE prospective Gators, and she said YES!

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161 members of the Gator community referred students!

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161 members of the Gator community referred students!

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Alumni, students, family members...all invited prospective students to consider Allegheny by referring them to the Admissions office. This pays off: 63 students have already sent in their deposits and reserved their spots in the Class of 2029!

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Special Announcement: New $15 Million Grant to Launch Community Impact Hub

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Special Announcement: New $15 Million Grant to Launch Community Impact Hub

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In November 2024, Allegheny College announced the creation of the Community Impact Hub (the Hub) with a generous $15 million grant from a source that wishes to remain anonymous.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-college-launches-community-impact-hub-to-benefit-meadville-and-the-region-with-new-15-million-grant/

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Special Announcement: $1.5 million gift helps Allegheny Invests to Create Premier Athletic Center

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Special Announcement: $1.5 million gift helps Allegheny Invests to Create Premier Athletic Center

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Allegheny College has committed to upgrading and updating the Robertson Athletic Complex facilities by 2025, aiming to create a premier athletic center in NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. The initial $1.5 million in funding for the project is a gift from Kevin Baird and his wife, Lisa Fiedor Baird, both 1984 Allegheny College graduates.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-college-invests-to-create-a-premier-ncaa-division-iii-athletic-center/

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Special Announcement: $1 Million Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation

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Special Announcement: $1 Million Grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation

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In October 2024, Allegheny announced a new $1 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to accelerate the initial redevelopment activities of the Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-college-announces-1-million-grant-from-richard-king-mellon-foundation-to-support-meadville-community-revitalization-corporation/

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Bonner Alumni Inspire Students with Outcomes Stories

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Bonner Alumni Inspire Students with Outcomes Stories

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Rosa Diaz ’03, Pat DiFrancesco ’15, Amanda Hazer ’10, Xun Li ’09, and Shanelle Minta ’24 met virtually with Bonner Juniors and Seniors in November. Leslie Guadalupe Briseño ’25 shared, " Hearing real-life accounts from others provided me with a new perspective. I realized that one’s path is rarely linear—there will always be things that we do not expect, but in the end, things will fall into place." Thanks Gators for INSPIRING our students!

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Carrie '73, thank you for INSPIRING our students!

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Carrie '73, thank you for INSPIRING our students!

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Carrie Richardson Reeves '73 served as one of Allegheny’s alumni ambassadors for Summer on the Cuyahoga, a prestigious summer internship and immersion program in the Cleveland region. Alumni ambassadors were paired with participating Allegheny students to help them navigate the region, connect with resources, and develop a stronger sense of community. Carrie was paired with Elle Carpenter ’25, a community and  justice studies major with an education studies minor from Texas. Thanks Carrie!

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A Huge Thank You to 15 Gators who have made Gifts for 25 Consecutive Years in a Row!

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A Huge Thank You to 15 Gators who have made Gifts for 25 Consecutive Years in a Row!

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During Fall 2024, Sylvia Symons Leddon '59, Joe Caggiano '60, Stanley Czech'64, Karlene Arnold Darby '67, Dale Meyers '71, Kathy Hunter '76, Wendy Elcesser '81, Arsen Kashkashian '87, Kevin Smart '89, Jen Daurora '99, Mark Radefeld '99, Ann Richardson Radefeld '99 and parents of Allegheny grads, John & Linda Guenther and Ann Wood, made donations to the College for the 25th Year in a Row!

Thanks for being such incredible examples of what it looks like to be In for Allegheny!

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Ten Consecutive Years of Investment in a Row!

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Ten Consecutive Years of Investment in a Row!

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During the Fall 2024 semester, 49 alumni and parents made a donation for the 10th consecutive year in a row! These include amazing Gators like Nancy Hamberger McGarrity '58, Bill Romanyshyn '70, and Stu Reich '91, as well as members of the Class of 2016 Maggie McClain and Kate Touscany Miller who have given EVERY year since graduation! Thanks Gators!

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10 years in a row You give us something to cheer about!

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This fall, 110 Alumni and Parents made a gift for the 5th Consecutive Year in a Row!

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This fall, 110 Alumni and Parents made a gift for the 5th Consecutive Year in a Row!

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During Fall 2024, Jesse '20, Sarah '99, Jayne '81, Wayne '71, and 106 additional alumni and parents invested in Allegheny students for the 5th consecutive year in a row. Thank you for being In for Allegheny!

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Invest in Allegheny's Pathway Forward? Twelve alumni said YES for the first time during the Fall 2024 semester!

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Invest in Allegheny's Pathway Forward? Twelve alumni said YES for the first time during the Fall 2024 semester!

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We are grateful for each person who chooses to make a donation to Allegheny. Thank you to these alumni who are first time donors: Roger '83, Brent '84, Dawn '85, Alexis '91, Dina '91, Matt '19, Sarah '20, Kai'lani '23, Kyrie '23, Raegan '23, Garrett '24, and Anonymous Gator '82.

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Eddie Taylor Jr. '87: You help tell the Allegheny story!

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Eddie Taylor Jr. '87: You help tell the Allegheny story!

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Eddie was honored by Cleveland Magazine as one of their 2025 Most Interesting People. Thanks for letting Allegheny brag about you and tell your story, Eddie - you are helping us invite prospective students to learn more about Allegheny!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/eddie-taylor-jr-87-honored-among-cleveland-magazines-most-interesting-people-2025/

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Allegheny is so proud of you, Cali Banks '18!

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Allegheny is so proud of you, Cali Banks '18!

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"She says that the foundation that Allegheny College provided her allowed her the freedom to experiment and explore her voice as an artist." Thanks for helping us showcase the power of an Allegheny education, Cali! Your story invites others to learn more.

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduates-art-showcased-around-the-nation-europe-south-america/

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Thank you Gators for representing your employer at a Gator2Gator Career Fair!

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Thank you Gators for representing your employer at a Gator2Gator Career Fair!

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At Blue & Gold Weekend, we were grateful to have 25+ alumni represent their employers at a Career Fair that 250+ students attended. Some of these alumni included Katie Beisler '16, Kayla Eyer '12, Blake Gendron '22, Jack Goodman '19, Jake Gordon '16, Desmond Hargrove '22, Dylan Holland '23, Dibyo Mukherjee '14, Molly Shelton '16, and Christie Sutton '97. Thank you to all of our Gators who participated!

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Gator Volunteers Make ALL of the Difference!

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Gator Volunteers Make ALL of the Difference!

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Thanks to 21 alumni who helped at admissions events during this first half of the 2024-2025 year: Heather Amancio '23, Patience Bartunek '00, Thomas Corbet '77, Allyson Cunius '95, Christine Davis '07, Justin Gerboc '00, Maria Graziano '19, Elyse Greenberg '12, Fiona Hensley '12, Justin Jurczyk '17, Kylie Mason '14, Bruce Neimeyer '89, Mike Newman '94, Afua Osei '08, Lauren Paladino '08, Chris Plano '12, Dana Plumb '19, Kimberley Schmidt '85, Chris Shipley '84, Ann Strauss '96, and Matt Zaborowski '17.

You made a big impression! Thanks for inviting students to learn more about Allegheny!

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Fiona helped at a College Fair in Minneapolis: "I was the only alumni volunteer visible at the fair — which honestly made me feel that Allegheny had a leg up on the rest of the schools there.

That was an added cause for Gator pride: that Allegheny values the alumni viewpoint in this matter AND that alumni value Allegheny in a way that makes us turn up, 12 years after graduation, to talk to admissions candidates."

Thanks for telling the Allegheny story, Fiona!

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Elyse Greenberg '12 helped at a College Fair in Austin during the 2024 summer. Thanks for being such a welcoming presence to students and their families!

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Allyson helped at a Houston-area college fair — thank you for inviting prospective Gators to consider Allegheny!

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Hanah Simmons '23 and Eric Lechman '91: spearheading groundbreaking medical research

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Hanah Simmons '23 and Eric Lechman '91: spearheading groundbreaking medical research

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Hanah and Eric tell their story and inspire potential future Gators interested in research to consider Allegheny. Thanks for letting us brag about you!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/breaking-boundaries-in-hematology-oncology-research/

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RJ Swanson '24: Thanks for telling your story!

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RJ Swanson '24: Thanks for telling your story!

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“My biggest takeaway from this lesson is that you can really do anything at Allegheny. This project seemed daunting at first, but it was ultimately successful with the support from the Allegheny faculty and administration." Thanks RJ for sharing your Allegheny story and helping to invite students to consider your alma mater as their future home!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-to-start-career-in-corporate-finance-at-pnc-bank/

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Gators in Politics: Helping to tell the Allegheny Story!

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Gators in Politics: Helping to tell the Allegheny Story!

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Morgan Boyd '20, Mark Campbell '82, Larry Hailsham '15, Michelle Henry '91, Andre Perry '93, and Al Schmidt '93 tell their stories and get the attention of prospective future Gators interested in a career in politics. Thanks for inviting students with your stories!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/pathway-to-poltics/

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Ethan Woodfill '22: thanks for sharing your story!

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Ethan Woodfill '22: thanks for sharing your story!

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"Allegheny prepared me to collaborate with others and to identify key stakeholders and changemakers in the community." You are inviting future Gators to consider Allegheny with your story, Ethan. Thank you!

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Karl Smith '11, thanks for sharing your story!

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Karl Smith '11, thanks for sharing your story!

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Karl's story showcases the value of an Allegheny education and gets the attention of prospective Gators. Thanks for inviting students to consider Allegheny, Karl!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/alumnus-turns-his-passion-for-physics-and-english-into-a-traveling-childrens-show-as-dr-sparks/

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Megan McClean Coval ’05 helps invite future Gators by telling her story!

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Megan McClean Coval ’05 helps invite future Gators by telling her story!

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Interim president of Butler County Community College Megan Coval credits Allegheny College for developing her leadership skills as a student involved with Alpha Chi Omega, Gator Activities Programming, and community service learning in Meadville. Thanks for sharing your story Megan — it showcases the value of an Allegheny education!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-appointed-as-butler-county-community-colleges-interim-president/

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Elizabeth Colarte '17 helps tell the Allegheny Story!

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Elizabeth Colarte '17 helps tell the Allegheny Story!

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Elizabeth's experience at Allegheny helped shape her path in theater. Thanks for inviting future artists to consider Allegheny by telling your story, Elizabeth!!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-alumna-premieres-one-woman-show-at-edinburg-fringe-festival/

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Grace, Freddy, Royse, Renna, Cate, Lottie, Madeline, and Ken...In for Allegheny!

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Grace, Freddy, Royse, Renna, Cate, Lottie, Madeline, and Ken...In for Allegheny!

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Grace Proper '22, Freddy Smith '20, Royse Bachtel '18, Renna Wrubleski '21, Cate Hovey '18, Lottie Mateyak '23, Madeline Ackley '20, and Ken Kutzer '18 returned to campus to talk about career pathways AND shared their stories to help Allegheny spotlight the value of a Gator education. Thanks Gators!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/gator-alumni-apply-lessons-learned-at-allegheny-to-rewarding-careers-in-nonprofit-and-government-sectors/

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Lauren Isaacs '22 helps invite future Gators by telling her Allegheny story!

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Lauren Isaacs '22 helps invite future Gators by telling her Allegheny story!

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“I will always be grateful to Allegheny for helping me get to where I am today, and I regularly embrace my Allegheny roots. Allegheny’s commitment to distinctive major and minor combinations is what sets it apart from other colleges." We couldn't say it better — thanks for sharing your story and inspiring students to consider Allegheny!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-alumna-selected-for-national-2024-2025-aspiring-academics-program-through-the-american-association-of-colleges-of-pharmacy-2/

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Alaina Duessel '20, thanks for telling your story!

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Alaina Duessel '20, thanks for telling your story!

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Alaina shares how Allegheny's curriculum, focus on independent research, and senior comp prepared her for veterinary medicine. That story could make all the difference for a potential future Gator considering their options. Thanks Alaina!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/allegheny-graduate-studies-veterinary-medicine-at-the-university-of-pennsylvania/

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Chris Brussalis ’87 highlights how his Allegheny education set him up for success!

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Chris Brussalis ’87 highlights how his Allegheny education set him up for success!

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Chris said that the liberal arts education at Allegheny "enabled me to run circles around others when I graduated.” You know that saying, "the proof is in the pudding?" Well Chris is our proof to prospective Gators — Allegheny delivers! Thanks Chris!

https://allegheny.edu/about/news/chris-brussalis-87-college-president-gator/