$35 Million Donation Revamps Allegheny College Historic Reis Hall

Allegheny College has received a historic $35 million donation from the estate of alumnus Philip L. St. Moritz, marking the largest gift in the college's over 210-year history. This funding will establish The Phil St. Moritz Center for Innovation at Reis Hall, a significant campus building that has been closed since 2018. The center will house the Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity and the Department of Computer and Information Science, providing advanced technology and teaching spaces for diverse academic disciplines. The lab will enable students and faculty to design and create various projects, including prototypes and smart devices, integrating liberal arts with emerging technologies. College President Ron Cole expressed gratitude for St. Moritz's legacy and its potential to prepare students for future careers. The renovations are expected to be completed by the 2026-27 academic year.