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Melissa Spas

Allegheny Graduate Leads Interfaith Learning At The Chautauqua Institution

Melissa Spas '03 says her education at »¨½·Ö±²¥ significantly impacted her desire to work in religion and continues to influence her work at Chautauqua Institution.

Stephanie Schafer ’97

Alumna Becomes Founder Of Nonprofit That Supports County Animal Shelter After A Twenty-Five Year Long Career In Federal Law Enforcement

Whether it's protecting citizens or animals, Stephanie Schafer ’97 is dedicated to protecting and serving. After twenty-five years in federal law enforcement, Schafer founded Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters, a nonprofit that supports the animal shelter in Glynn County, Georgia.

Two Allegheny Graduates Provide Data-Driven Solutions To Leaders At Penta Group

Two Allegheny Graduates Provide Data-Driven Solutions To Leaders At Penta Group

No matter where alumni end up, other »¨½·Ö±²¥ graduates aren’t too far away. In the case of Tim Kloeppel ’15 and Nicholas Dias ’17, it happened to be the same company. 

Emily Ricotta ’09

Alumna Selected As Finalist For Presitigious 2024 Early Career Einstein Foundation Award For Promoting Research Quality

Emily Ricotta '09 was selected as a finalist for the highly competitive 2024 Early Career Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Research Quality, which recognizes outstanding contributions from researchers. She credits her time at »¨½·Ö±²¥ for preparing her with lifelong skills. 

A student and alumni shaking hands

Students Impress Alumni at the Second Gator2Gator Career Fair in Pittsburgh

Fifty »¨½·Ö±²¥ students (fourth-, third-, and second-years) traveled to Cranberry Township to attend the 2nd annual Gator2Gator Live: Pittsburgh Career Fair to meet alumni and prospective employers.

Alum Lloyd Segan

A Career Connection Made for Hollywood: Separating Fact from Fiction with Lloyd Segan ’80

If there were a living, breathing advertisement for why alumni engagement is so impactful, it would come in the form of Lloyd Segan ’80. He is the algorithm for liberal arts education leading to profound career success.

Carmen Ramsey Ellington ’86

Allegheny Graduate Serves For A Decade As President of the »¨½·Ö±²¥ Association of Black Collegians/Advancement of Black Culture Alumni Association

Initially introduced to »¨½·Ö±²¥ by a family friend, Carmen Ramsey Ellington ’86 wasn’t sure how she’d fit in as a first-year student, but soon found the Association of Black Collegians (ABC) embraced her.

Sylvia Stewart-Lumpkin '75

Allegheny Graduate Creates Community As Retired Cleveland Educator

Sylvia Stewart-Lumpkin '75 dedicated over three decades of her career to providing a welcoming space for her students to flourish. She notes that her experience with the Association of Black Collegians modeled how she wanted to address her classroom.

William C. Jason 1888

Honoring »¨½·Ö±²¥â€™s First Black Alumnus William C. Jason

William C. Jason (1888) is the first black alumnus of »¨½·Ö±²¥, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees of art.

Rutendo Mavunga ’24

»¨½·Ö±²¥ Graduate Transforms Businesses At Ernst & Young

Rutendo Mavunga ’24 is dedicated to guiding financial institutions through business transformation processes and improving customer outcomes at Ernst & Young. She says the foundation she received at »¨½·Ö±²¥ empowered her to adopt a broad and diverse skill set that helped her navigate a fast-changing industry.