Wednesday, January 9, 2008

How Should Presidential Candidates Be Nominated?

While political pundits try to make sense of the votes in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, Allegheny College prepares to launch a national effort to reform the presidential nomination process. Meanwhile, a visit to the Iowa caucuses caused a skeptic from DePauw University to reassess his stance.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Gifts for the Aspiring College Student

What's on your holiday shopping list for your teenager who's looking for the perfect college? Scott Friedhoff, vice president for enrollment and communications at Allegheny College, offers a few suggestions for items that both entertain and help shine a little light.Post Options

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Friday, November 2, 2007

"Soapbox Alliance" to Challege Closed-Door Political Meetings

When political candidates hold "town meetings" on college campuses but limit attendance to hand-picked suppporters, is that consistent with the goals of higher education or democracy? Allegheny College thinks not, and it's launching a national movement to end such practices.

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