Impact Report 2022-23

Impact Report 2022–23

It is no secret that the landscape of higher education has changed drastically over the last few years. Where many institutions have struggled, Allegheny is rising to the challenge and working tirelessly to ensure the best education and environment possible for our students. As we chart this pathway forward, I know with your continued partnership, we will succeed in this mission and bring Allegheny into a bright future.

I am regularly amazed by the kindness and commitment of our Allegheny community, and this past year has certainly been no exception.

The 2022-2023 fiscal year exceeded all of our expectations. Allegheny alumni, parents, employees, students, and friends gave more than $19 million to the College, surpassing all past annual fundraising totals. Donations to the Annual Fund were at their all-time highest, just shy of $4.6 million in gifts, touching every aspect of the life-changing Allegheny experience. I would be remiss if I also didn’t acknowledge the many alumni who volunteered their time and talents to vitally important campus committees, programs, and initiatives. Simply put, I am blown away and extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation for how you supported our students and contributed to their success this past year.

I hope this 2022-2023 Impact Report fills you with pride. Without your dedication and generosity, these impressive accomplishments and inspiring student stories would not be possible. We celebrate your loyalty and are incredibly grateful for the difference you make in the lives of current and future Gators.

Sincerely, Matthew P. Stinson Vice President for Institutional Advancement

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Summary of Giving A total of $19,087,630 was given to Allegheny during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

6,325 alumni, parents, students, employees, and friends of the College made gifts.

first gift

826 made their first gift to the College.

25+ years

Gator Give Day

688 donors have given 25+ years in a row.

current sudents

222 current students gave to Allegheny.

Timothy Alden Council

$2,391,976 from 3,171 donors.

Giving Tuesday

693 donors joined the Timothy Alden Council leadership giving society with gifts of $1,815 or more.

On Giving Tuesday, 476 gifts were given by alumni who participated in fraternity and sorority life totaling $288,888 to create 55 Annual Fund Grant Scholarships named for their chapters.

Timothy Alden Council members gave nearly 74% of all donations to the College with a total of $14,035,106 in gifts.

The Endowment

Foundations & Grants

Planned giving

$7,266,945 in donations were made to grow the endowment.

$6,312,756 in foundation and corporate grants were awarded.

8 donors added Allegheny to their wills, with intentions totaling over $1.8 million . $4,483,211 was donated to Allegheny through bequests.

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Gator Give Day

On April 20, 2023, more than 3,171 Gators from around the world made gifts to Allegheny, totaling $2,391,976 and breaking every Gator Give Day record!

Why I Give

Allegheny enough. They challenged me intellectually and instilled in me the value of a liberal arts education.

I will always value my Allegheny experience and am proud to support my alma mater.” —Don Zuris ’66

The class of

The class of

With

The volleyball

had the most donors and won a special Allegheny store discount prize for the month of May.

surpassed all of the other landmark reunion classes in meeting and beating their Gator Give Day participation goal. They earned a special champagne toast for their Class Dinner during Reunion Weekend.

donations, students easily met their participation goal and unlocked a Casey’s Ice Cream social for all students on campus on Study Day, sponsored by a member of the Board of Trustees.

won the Kevin ’84 and Lisa Fiedor ’84 Baird prize for alumni participation, unlocking an additional $7,000 for their team.

Tennis, women’s basketball and women’s lacrosse were the other winners for the day.

1973

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“…because I can’t thank the professors who I had at

2013

235

Team

65%

Impact Areas

of Gator Give Day donations came from Alumni

Student & Alumni Participation Top 10 Classes

By Decade

1973 — 72

1940s — 1

Greatest Needs — $1.58M

2024 — 67

1950s — 36

Student Experience — $287k

2026 — 60

1960s — 200

Facilities and Sustainable Campus — $171k

2025 — 55

1970s — 370

2011 — 53

1980s — 275

2008 — 52

1990s — 331

2023 — 52

2000s — 356

2004 — 50

2010s — 387

2009 — 47

2020s — 345

Academics and Research — $196k Aid and Access — $176k

2012 — 46 5

Reunion Classes

Those celebrating their landmark reunions in 2023 gave a total of $2,971,832 in cash and pledges

Class of 1973 — $2,752,629 Additionally, this class made $11.9 million in bequest intentions.

Class of 1983 — $150,687 Class of 1993 — $38,816 Class of 1998 — $21,780 Class of 2013 — $5,466 Class of 2018 — $2,455

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Impact Areas By percentage of Cash Donated

Academics and Research 16%

Aid and Access 32%

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My scholarship support has enabled me to come here to Allegheny, where I’ve gotten such a great education.

There have been so many great opportunities here. I’ve met so many great people, and the professors have taught me so much and mentored me so much, and I’m so grateful for all of the opportunities that are here. I just wanted to take the time to thank you for what you’ve done to enable all of that to be possible.

Reece ’25

38% Greatest Needs

8% Student Experience 6% Facilities and Sustainable Campus

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Student Impact

The extraordinary generosity of Allegheny donors made an incredible impact in the lives of students in 2022-23. Here are a few highlights.

“I chose Allegheny because I am able to push myself as a student while representing the Gators as a cross country and track athlete. The ability I have had to communicate with my professors, access research opportunities, and get involved in the Meadville community have further reinforced my decision to come here. My current career goal is to work in the medical field, most likely as a physician’s assistant or doctor. I was raised by a single father, and finding the funds to attend college was always a source of stress for me. Knowing that because of this scholarship I am able to attend such a great school and set myself up for future success has been a huge help and has shown me that I can have the future I want without being held back by finances. Thank you so much for your generosity, and know that it has made a huge difference in my life.

Tara ’25

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Donor-funded scholarships were awarded in the amount of $7,262,395.

“Recently, the price of my daily asthma medication sky-rocketed up from $75 to $187. I was sorrowful, angry and desperate. Then I learned about the Gator Success Grant and applied for it. Because of your generosity, I can keep myself healthy and well again. Thank you for being there and making a difference.”

Charla ’24

$243,919 was given to provide funds for students’ emergency needs through the Gator Success Grant program. 214 students requested assistance through Gator Success Grants.

Some of the ways that students were supported included: financial aid and gap funding; medical and dental bills and prescription assistance; computers and textbooks; winter coats and boots and professional attire; emergency travel; and graduate school applications.

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The research experience this past summer will be extremely valuable to me. The skills I obtained during my participation can be applied in the workforce. I feel more prepared and confident for my future schoolwork, my future career, and my life in general. This opportunity would not have been possible without your donations. I am truly appreciative of your support. I cannot thank you enough, as this opportunity has changed my life for the better.

Zach ’26

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91 students had the opportunity to collaborate on research projects with their faculty mentors in summer 2023.

“My internship experience has been amazing! I have been learning a lot of things, not only professionally but also as a person. I have been improving my skills over time and have been getting used to working through pressure and timelines. The funding that has been provided to me has been one of the best things that happened to me over the years. I have been able to do things that I could not have done without your help. I thank you a thousand times, and will always keep this experience with me.”

Esteban ’24

33 students were awarded supplemental funding to enable them to participate in internships in summer 2023.

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$1,811,288 was given in support of Athletics at Allegheny College. $691,316.56 was given in support of Phase 1 of the Baseball Renovation Project.

Nearly 500 student athletes were able to compete in varsity sports. Donor support provides resources such as equipment, uniforms, facilities and safety gear.

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12 new endowments were established.

These new funds support scholarships, emergency aid, internships, parent and family connections and studentfaculty collaborative research, and will make a difference for current and future generations of Allegheny students.

Volunteerism

3,095 alumni, parents, and friends volunteered for Allegheny during the 2022-23 year.

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volunteers wrote notes to prospective students encouraging them to choose Allegheny.

alumni reached out to classmates as class agents or reunion committee members, encouraging participation and involvement.

alumni volunteered to support Alumni Regional Chapter activities and initiatives.

family members of current students served as members of Allegheny’s Parent & Family Council.

Gator2Gator Online Community Gator2Gator is Allegheny’s online community

for professional networking experiences. Thanks to

where alumni, students, faculty and staff connect

Gator2Gator volunteers, nearly 500 students to date

with fellow Gators, explore opportunities and build

have been able to have one-on-one interactions with

their Allegheny network. This initiative is an effort

alumni who share their same interests. Each of these

to support Allegheny’s long history of providing

interactions support successful outcomes for our

students with access — specifically access to advice,

students as they navigate their career journeys.

expertise and opportunities from our alumni, and

1,797

alumni are currently serving as career connectors for other alumni and students on the new Gator2Gator platform.

Alumni Referral Program During this last year, 112 prospective students were referred to the College by alumni, making them eligible for an additional $1,000 scholarship through Allegheny’s newly launched Alumni Referral Program.

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A special thank you to these volunteer leaders who served during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Board of Trustees

John M. Kutz 1983

Ferd J. Sauereisen 1957 (deceased)

Trustees are elected to four-year terms and may serve three consecutive terms (12 years). The Board of Trustees has fiduciary responsibility for the governance of the College and is governed by bylaws. Through its work as a full board and seven committees, it supervises and monitors the institution’s broad policies. The full Board meets three times a year, twice on campus and once off-campus. Committees meet at least three times a year though some meet more frequently to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mark T. Maruszewski 1988

Mario P. Scibetta 1954

Cynthia Moore-Koikoi

Thomas N. Slonaker Sr. P1993, P1984

Christine S. Nelson 1973

Robert L. Smith Jr. 1973

Afua S. Osei 2008

Thomas M. St. Clair 1957

Derrick B. Owens 1993

Henry B. Suhr Jr. 1955

Thomas J. Sadvary 1975

Arthur Tepper 1958

Sue E. Steven 1975

William H. Timbers Jr. 1972

Hayes C. Stover 1962

Patricia B. Tippie 1956

John F. Sutphen 1978

Robert A. Vukovich 1965

Eddie Taylor Jr. 1987

John D. Wheeler 1961

2022-23 OFFICERS Steven D. Levinsky 1978 (Chair)

Bruce R. Thompson 1986

Robert C. Woodworth 1969

Julie G. Skattum 1985 (Vice Chair)

James O. Wible 1971

2022-23 ACTIVE TRUSTEES Christian L. Allison 1983

Sandra L. Wycoff 1977

Mary S. Amsdell P2023

Nancy A. Yovetich 1987

Kevin W. Baird 1984

Douglas F. Ziegler

Edward J. Borkowski 1981

Lance Zingale 1977

Willow W. Brost 1974

Karen A. Ubelhart 1977

Ellen M. Yount 1987

Alumni Council The Alumni Council is the governing body of Allegheny’s Alumni Association. The Council works to facilitate and strengthen the relationship between alumni and Allegheny’s students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees. The dedicated volunteer members of the Council care deeply about the College and strive to help Allegheny be its very best in providing a world-class education for students, supported by the strongest alumni network in the country.

Mark R. Campbell 1982

2022-23 TRUSTEES EMERITI Alice S. Bierer 1959

Ronald B. Cole 1987

Ann S. Degenhart 1971

Curt A. Cramer 1984

Kimberly T. Fleming P2015, P2011

Jennifer R. Daurora 1999

Thomas T. Frampton 1970

Antonio F. Dias 1986

Samuel Hellman 1955

2022-23 OFFICERS Christine O’Neil D’hondt 1994 (President)

Gary M. Elliott 1972

Isabelle C. Moss 1967

Timothy J. Downing 1985 (Vice President)

Mary H. Feeley 1978

Silas R. Mountsier III 1952

Lindsay Nagle Mericli 2004 (Secretary)

Terrence L. Hartford 1981

Herbert H. Myers 1961

Karen L. Shakoske 1995 (Past President)

Aly Kassam-Remtulla

John H. Niles Jr. 1959

Dusty E. Kirk 1975

Martin Pfinsgraff 1977

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2022-23 MEMBERS David G. Bergh 1991

Jonathan E. Breckenridge 1983

Allan H. Cowen P2025

Lauren Lambert Odrechowski 2010

Olivia L. Brophy 2023

Susan Deakin Kabazie 1986 P2023

Evelyn Nedved Pendleton 1987

Robert H. Clemens 1973

Isabel Fernandez P2026

Michael P. Rumrill 1983

Rachel L. Dingman 2008

Theresa M. Guenther P2026

Diane Sutter 1972

Daniel R. Donahoe 2011

Eric Larson P2026

Eileen Gallagher Webb 2006

Jasmine Carreon Fill 2008

Catrina McCruter P2024

Alan D. Weinstein 1964

Camila M. Gomez 2019

James R. Willison III 1996 P2025

Lance Zingale 1977

Maritza Hernandez 2013

Patty Wise P2024

Jabriya Hester 2021 John Y. Lee 2001 Xun “X” Li 2009 Paul “Matty” McCabe 1965 Medio Monti 1979 Ronald M. Morosky 1978 Roy Phitayakorn 1998 Robert N. Rodgers 2008 Skyler V. Roemele 2022 William B. Tolliver Jr. 2014 Karl W. Weiss 1987 Mary Welsh Schlueter 1986 Norma Klaus Wible 1973

Parent & Family Council The Parent & Family Council enriches the student experience by serving as a link between the College and families and supporting parent and family engagement, programming, and connection in order to build and maintain an active parent and family community.

2022-23 CO-CHAIRS Jennifer Catlender P2024

Economics Board of Visitors The Board of Visitors is an advisory body of alumni and business leaders for the Center for Business and Economics. Each spring the board convenes to engage with students in a variety of activities, beginning with a mini-conference designed to help students to use their college experience to achieve their career goals. Structured networking sessions are scheduled throughout the day to provide board members opportunities to answer individual student questions about the job market as well as trending topics in business and economics.

2022-23 MEMBERS Dayan Rajive Abeyaratne 1994 Stuart H. Armstrong II 1981 Donald M. Belt 1993 Stacy Moritz Corbin 1989 Anne Rumsey Gearan 1985 Donald Goldstein Terrence J. Hartford 2011 Naveed Ismail 2012

David M. Doney P2024

Amanda L. Jones 2008

Amy Hartzell Pszczolkowski 1991 P2024

Trisha Smith Lawless 1992

2022-23 MEMBERS Mary S. Amsdell P2023 Yulonda J. Bell P2025

Anne Linaberger 1984 Mark Maruszewski 1988 Devone C. McLeod 2013 Kyle P. O’Connor 2003

Computer Science Technical Advisory Board The Technical Advisory Board is a selfgoverning, self-perpetuating body drawn from alumni of Allegheny College’s Computer Science Department with the principal purpose is to strengthen student experiences and outcomes within the Computer Science Department.

2022-23 MEMBERS Mordred M. Boulais 2025 Noor Buchi 2022 Kobe I. Coleman 2023 Alexander P. Haas-Conrad 2009 Ahmad R. Douglas 2002 Matthew J. Gerega 2002 Jennifer Haddox-Schatz 2000 Shehryar Khan 1996 Colton J. McCurdy 2017 Luis R. Sala 1998 Jonathan J. Schaeffer 2019 Sarah U. Toohey 1999 Kristen Walcott-Justice 2005

Golden Gator Committee The Golden Gator Club exists to support and advance the athletics department by 19

Reunion Committee

Nancy Reiss Hinz 1968

Reunion Committee Members generate excitement about Reunion Weekend, encouraging their classmates to attend and participate with a donation to their class gift, as well as assist in planning various details for their individual landmark reunion celebrations.

Kerrie Logan Hollihan 1973

2022-23 MEMBERS Richard L. Alfred 1966

John M. Kutz 1983

Mary Beth Berardi-Thomas 1998

Michael P. Leahey 1998

William C. Blake 1993

Winly Mai 2018

Jamie F. Bosso 1983

Alycia A. Maltony 2013

Jonathan E. Breckenridge 1983

Dakotah C. Manson 2018

Kathe Tunnell Cairns 1966

Antoinette Swain Marwitz 1966

Robert H. Clemens 1973

Susan Labuda McKeever 1998

William J. Cooper 1968

Devone C. McLeod 2013

Travis Court 2018

Roberta McKenry Miller 1973

Stephanie Northwood Darrow 2013

Suzanne Spence Miller 1966

Regional chapters help develop a tighter and more inclusive alumni community, resulting in a more substantial local presence for the College within each represented region and a deeper sense of belonging among students and graduates.

Anne De La Croix 1966

Cecily G. Milligan 2018

Stephanie Mancine DeStefano 2013

Christine Scott Nelson 1973

Randell K. Dolinar 1973

Jody Moore O’Grady 1993

Glenn R. Donaldson 1973

Linda Allison Palmiero 1966

Heidi Schierer Dugan 1993

Dhaval Patel 1993

2022-2023 LEADERS Kate W. McCausland 1991, Cleveland Alumni Chapter President

Jennifer Roberts Engel 1998

Meg Hilton Paulson 1998

Gregory N. Finnerty 1983

Gregory A. Peoples 1973

Barbara Wojciechowski Graham 1993

Roy Phitayakorn 1998

Colleen Nolan Gregorio 1993

Frederick L. Porkolab 1968

Barbara Hagen Grzegorzewski 1973

Richard A. Princic 1973

Stephan C. Hansbury 1968

Rachel W. Ramsey 2018

Glenn A. Thompson 1981, ErieMeadville Alumni Chapter Co-Chair

Kevin D. Hart 1973

Nikole Brugnoli Sheaffer 1998

Mark T. Wassell 1979, Erie-Meadville Alumni Chapter Co-Chair

Colin L. Hartford 2013

Paul C. Smedberg 1983

Nicole C. Hawk 2018

Robert L. Smith Jr. 1973

Caren Webb Held 1993

Barbara Cunningham Spencer 1963

Gary L. Helman 1963

Keith J. Steiner 1973

Maritza Hernandez 2013

Keegan M. Sumser 2018

engaging student-athletes, families, alumni, coaches, and College and community leaders who share in contributing to the legacy of excellence of Allegheny College Athletics.

2022-23 MEMBERS Pamela K. Frame 1992 Katherine P. Heckman 2007 Graham E. Kralic 2025 Joseph E. Musgrove Jr. 1997 Gerald R. O’Brien Jr. 1991 Derrick B.Owens 1993 Andrew J. Strobel 2024 Nick VanDemark Bob Williams 1984

Allegheny College Alumni Network Chapters

Alex G. Neal 2015, Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter President Bruce C. Neimeyer 1989, ChesapeakePotomac Alumni Chapter President

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Randall R. Hutton 1998 Bruce A. Hutton 1973 Denise L. Jones 2013 John M. Kelso Jr. 1966 Shelley Borger Koltnow 1968 Nelson J. Larkins 1983

Mary Sue Sweeney Price 1973

Susan Luse Deakin 1986

Beverly Bell Minnigh 1960

Gail M. Sweezey 1983

Andrew Joseph DeVincentis 2004

Alexander Grant Neal 2015

Richard M. Titus 1993

Daniel Richard Donahoe 2011

Emily Maria Neff 2012

Elizabeth McCullough White 1983

Sarah Flynn Erickson 1976

Bruce Carlton Neimeyer 1989

Keith R. White 1983

Benjamin Richard Eyer 2010

Douglas Edward Ney 1999

Norma Klaus Wible 1973

Paul Lester Fidel Jr. 1984

Brian Michael O’Malley 2004

Jennifer Firek Fitzpatrick 1995

Gina Esposito O’Malley 2004

Meghan Murphy Flowers 2015

Linda Allison Palmiero 1966

Kurtis Alan Foriska 2001

Dhaval Patel 1993

Brett Logan Fuchs 2010

Louis Joseph Petrucci 1987

Matthew Jonathan Gerega 2002

Samantha Schulz Phillips 2011

Thomas Eugene Graham 1992

Karen Spahr Pinkham 1976

Margaret E. Hagar 1969

Amy Hartzell Pszczolkowski 1991

Julie Reisz Haines 2007

Lisa Marie Roane 2014

Elizabeth Ann Hamlin 1991

Joisanne Marie Rodgers 2004

Barbara Pelander Hanniford 1969

Grant Patrick Rozich 2009

Alexander James Hasapis 2019

Stephanie Schafer 1997

Rachel Higgins Holm 2010

Margaret Toman Siegle 1970

Chelsea R. Hubert 2016

Gwen Eileen Slattery 1997

Susan K. Jones 1969

Courtney Nicole Steding 2006

Shelley Borger Koltnow 1968

Pamela C. Stevenson 1986

Jennifer Taormina Kosek 2005

Ashlee Lang Sydlik 2009

Deborah Elizabeth Landau 2012

Sarah Thorne-Locke 1981

Nelson J. Larkins 1983

Dana Williams Toedtman 1967

Ashley Lynn Leonard 2020

Craig B. Toedtman 1966

Muriel Jackson Lewellen 1961

Mary Zoller Utter 2006

Xun Li 2009

Stephanie Rochelle VanSickle 2011

Miguel Angel Liriano 2016

Teven James Vargo 2017

Kathryn Hartwig Little 2001

Nicholas Scott Paul Viall 2021

Abigail Leigh Lombard 2016

Gregory William Ward 1994

Hailey Ann Marthaler 2016

Roberta Heller Watson 1960

Allyson Green Martin 2005

LisaMarie Weinzetl 1988

Kylie A. Mason 2014

James R. Willison III 1996

Derek Scott McMahan 2011

Jennifer Marie Wilmore 2008

John Allen Milligan 2012

Elizabeth Maria Yanelli 1997

Class Agents Class Agents are alumni volunteers who partner with the College throughout a fiscal year to cultivate relationships with classmates and encourage them to reconnect with Allegheny through meaningful forms of engagement.

2022-23 MEMBERS Jonathan M. Aglio 1997 Laura Elise Allston 2019 Ann Holmes Areson 1967 Stuart H. Armstrong II 1981 Caitlyn Renee Askey 2014 Madison Elizabeth Baric 2017 Shannon McNeill Barron 2003 Paul E. Block 1975 Richard A. Borrison 1961 Kevin Martin Burkhart 2021 Daniel A. Cacchione 1970 Kathe Tunnell Cairns 1966 Kristin Egers Carter 1991 Carol St. Clair Chlystek 1990 Michelle Holcomb Colvin 2014 Trevor Joseph Colvin 2014 Paula Coyle 1980 Tessa Dale Cryderman 2017 Christine O’Neil D’hondt 1994 Amanda Thompson Davis 1999

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Why I Give …because the students here are amazing - not just intellectually but also as genuinely kind and socially engaged people. Our students make a difference throughout their years on campus and their lives beyond it.

Professor Michael Mehler, Faculty Chair of Communication, Media, and Performance …because our son is thriving at AC. The challenging academics have kept him motivated and the supportive faculty are fantastic. We have watched him grow in so many ways and will always be grateful for the foundation that AC is giving him for his future. Plus, he has built really meaningful and diverse relationships that have positively influenced his path.

Gator parent …because my Allegheny education has given me the opportunity to teach college students now, my dream job, so I constantly feel grateful for the foundational support and care I received as an undergraduate! It’s absolutely a privilege to be able to donate to Allegheny and ensure others get to have this unique college experience, too.

Ashleigh Fox ‘02 …because we met at Allegheny and three of our children graduated from Allegheny. All are successful and happy! Let’s support the college’s great batting average. Make a contribution and ensure the legacy lives on. Go Gators!

Al ’78 and Carol Lynch ’80 Coppolo …because the Center for Business and Economics has given me a lot of professional development opportunities and that has led to success in finding internships and getting job placement after graduation.

RJ ’24 …because I have been an Allegheny College Biology/Neuroscience professor for 22 years! I am inspired every day by my students and colleagues. Thank you for reminding me why I love my job.

Professor Lauren French, Biology and Neuroscience

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