John Aldrich awarded honorary doctorate of humane letters from alma mater

In its 203rd year, Allegheny College will award honorary degrees to three distinguished scholars — each a graduate of Allegheny — at the college’s 2018 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m.

In addition, a Scholarship Fund has been setup at Allegheny College for students pursuing research questions in the social sciences.

“John Aldrich, Barbara Hotham Iglewski and Carol Reardon have reflected great honor on their alma mater through their scholarly accomplishments, their commitment to educating students and their service to their disciplines and communities,” said Allegheny College President James H. Mullen, Jr. “It is an extraordinary privilege to recognize their achievements, celebrate their contributions to society, and share their remarkable stories with the Class of 2018 and their families.”

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