as the president's residence. The building was later transformed into a library and administrative building. The Allen House was named in honor of college supporters and alumnae William and Roberta Ritter Allen, class of 1936.
In 2001, the school picked the falcon as its mascot, replacing the old team name the "Classics". Two years later, Cedar Crest began offering graduate courses and degrees with an MBA program that would be expanded to include doctoral-level degrees in nursing that later grew into an entire school of nursing.
== Academics ==
The college's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs span more than 35 majors. The curriculum also includes professional advising programs in Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
In 1974, the college offered its first bachelor's degree in nursing. The first nursing class graduated in 1978. This program was the first of its kind in the Lehigh Valley.
Cedar Crest College also offers over 15 programs at the graduate level. Its MBA Program …
