Allegheny in the News

Highlights from Media Coverage of the College, Its People and Programs

The Chronicle of Higher Education
April 27, 2007
"Some Students Strike Out Everywhere; Others Find 'Safety' Starts Looking Pretty Good"

Vice President for Enrollment and Communications Scott Friedhoff is quoted in this article that looks at excellent students who are denied admission to their top choices for college and look to "safety" or other schools as a last resort.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 24, 2007
"Making the Cut"

Two incoming Allegheny pre-med students, Tara Halpin and Karl Whalen, were featured in an article describing their opportunity to witness surgery as a reward for volunteering at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. The article describes a program that gives student volunteers who are interested in medical careers a firsthand look at the operating room.

Erie Times-News
May 25, 2007
"2 Musicians to Play Carnegie Hall"

The article describes the remarkable achievements of Allegheny students Damon Harvey '07 and Bonnie Sands '08, who were selected to perform with the prestigious National Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Modern Language Association Newsletter
Summer 2007
President's Column

Allegheny is one of six colleges mentioned in the column as distinguished liberal arts institutions that "have kept the dream of liberal arts education alive." Also included in this list are: Williams College, Antioch University, Bennington College, Scripps College, and Mount Holyoke College. The newsletter has a readership of 30,000, primarily made up of educators.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 11, 2007
"Pitt Helps Foreign Students Settle In"

Danuta Majchrowicz, Allegheny's director of international programs and services, was quoted in this article, which describes the efforts of western Pennsylvania colleges and universities to help international students travel and adjust to a new world.

New York Times
August 16, 2007
"College Ratings Race Roars on Despite Concerns"

President Richard Cook's quotes open this article, which explores the current debate within the academic community on how to address and respond to the rankings of colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report.

"What Is the What"– Dave Eggers and Valentino Deng
Various Media Outlets

Allegheny student Valentino Deng continues to receive worldwide attention as one of Sudan's "Lost Boys." Deng has been touring the U.S. with biographer Dave Eggers to talk about issues in Sudan. His story has been covered by national and international media, including The Observer in England, the New Zealand Herald, and The Age in Australia.

Washington Post
"Businesses Try to Rebuild After Katrina"
August 22, 2007

The article focuses on the efforts of New Orleans businesses to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. One owner who recently re-opened his business comments on a group of eager Allegheny students who helped him in the rebuilding process.