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Cresson, Pa. – The Mount Aloysius College Board of Trustees has announced a contract extension for President John N. McKeegan, J.D. for the next four years through 2030. McKeegan joined the College in 2020 and is the 15th president of the Mount. “This unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees reflects our confidence in John, that he will continue bringing dedication and his love of the College to work every day,” said Greg Drew, chair [...]

Cresson, Pa. – For the fourth consecutive year, the Mountie women’s volleyball team is excited to host Lycoming College for the “Bigger Than Volleyball” Sideline Cancer event. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm in the Mount’s ACWC. Each year, the home team chooses someone to dedicate the match to, and this year, the Mounties chose to honor longtime College employee, Anne Volk. Proceeds from the game, donations, and t-shirt sales will [...]

Cresson, Pa. – The upcoming  2027 graduates of Mount Aloysius College’s echocardiography program achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s principles and instrumentation exam (SPI). The five students are now eligible to sit for their adult echocardiography board exams upon graduation. “The SPI exam is the first stepping stone for our students, building the confidence that carries them through the rest of the program. Building upon a 74% [...]

Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College has once again been named a “College of Distinction” for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is the Mount’s 19th consecutive year receiving this esteemed title. In addition to general College of Distinction, the College was also recognized as a PA College of Distinction and a Catholic College of Distinction, alongside recognition for its business, education, and nursing programs, as well as the career development and military support offices. “We [...]

Cresson, Pa. – A Mount Aloysius College professor is teaming up with a professor from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to study tick-borne disease prevention in Pennsylvania. The team of researchers are looking for PA residents to share their knowledge via a short survey. Dr. J.T. Bandzuh, Assistant Professor of Geography and Political Science at Mount Aloysius, and Dr. Jill Henning, Professor of Biology at UPJ, are conducting a survey of local residents’ knowledge [...]

Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Amy Cotner has been selected for PA Business Central’s 8th Annual Women in Business “2026 Top Non-Profit Female Leaders” list. The list seeks to highlight women whose leadership, vision, and dedication create meaningful change within their communities across central Pennsylvania. “The women guiding these [non-profit] efforts demonstrate innovation, resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to service,” stated the publication in a recent release. [...]