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In the last 240 years, Dickinson has graduated some of the most influential thinkers, leaders, artists and innovators in the world, including Forbes Most Powerful Woman in Healthcare, the world's leading scientific mind in chemistry and nanotechnology, president and CEO of L.L. Bean and CEO of Justin's (one of the country’s fastest growing natural product companies), to name a few.

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Profiles in Leadership: Cody Nichols '15, Campbell's Soup Company

The former economics and mathematics major discusses the influence Dickinson had on his career and how the Burgess Institute is vital in influencing the next generation of Dickinsonians.

Exclusive Dickinson Internship Opens Doors in Business, Finance

CEO Rob Jakacki '89 knows what it takes to excel in business and finance. He says his firm's data internship—offered exclusively to Dickinson students—is a win-win.

Graduate Story: Nate Bohlander '05, Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC

Attorney Nate Bohlander ’05 strives to aid fellow lawyers in improving the attorney-client relationship with his new book.

Students Get Inside Knowledge From CEO Alum

Mike Capone '88, CEO of Qlik, returns to campus as part of the Burgess Institute's Profiles in Leadership series to impart life and business lessons to students.

Burgess Institute to Connect Students With Wall Street, VC, Entertainment Executive

Amy Nauiokas '94, founder of a venture capital firm and a film-media production company, will come to campus as the Burgess Institute's second executive in residence.

Burgess Institute Site Visit: Exploring Careers in Consumer Goods

Utz Brands CEO Howard Friedman '92 gives students an inside look at the Utz factory and an inside look at the business behind the snack powerhouse.

Nate Mitchell '09 Offers Students Business and Leadership Advice as Burgess Institute Executive in Residence

The co-founder and CEO of the videogame studio Mountaintop and co-founder of virtual-reality pioneer Oculus imparts wisdom to students across campus over three days.

Graduate Story: Sarah Warden '98, Imagica of Boston

Performing nationally and internationally, former Spanish major Sarah Warden '98 shares her love of ice skating as a performer with Imagica of Boston.

And the Beat Goes On: Dickinson Alum Bridges Divides Through Music

“It humanizes the badge, and it brings this beautiful connection I think we sorely need.” Officer Alexander Strachan 13 challenges stereotypes and bridges divides with music.

Dickinson Students Work With Alum to Breathe New Life Into 84 Lumber's Legacy Systems

A computer science project sets students on their own course to tackle complex real-world problems for multibillion-dollar corporation.

5 Career Tips for the AI Age

Are you considering a career in artificial intelligence (AI)—or wondering how to AI-proof your current job? We asked seven ahead-of-the-curve alumni for their best career advice.

Graduate Stories: Mitch Andres '18, Senior Account Executive, Google

Find out how a Dickinson education helped Mitch Andres '18 become one of roughly 40 Dickinsonians working at Google.

Graduate Story: Chris Steel '90

Chris Steel '90 evaluates emerging AI and machine-learning tech and develops customized plans for optimal use, leads a team of tech consultants, and has a patent pending for an AI-based tool.

Graduate Story: Mike Capone ’88

Mike Capone ’88, CEO of the software company Qlik, demonstrates how to lead in business and beyond during the AI age and offers advice for present and future CEOs.

Adding Up AI’s Impact on Health Care

Judith Faulkner ’65, CEO and founder of Epic, shares how she went from math major to programmer to tech entrepreneur, and the impact of AI on her industry.

Taking the AI Pulse

Nearly 200 alumni responded to an informal poll asking for their thoughts, perceptions and experiences with AI. Dig into the results.

Graduate Story: Andrew Hyde '81, The Stimson Center

Andrew Hyde ’81 pioneered the use of pre-AI and AI technologies in diplomacy and national and global policy. Discover his journey from an undergrad to a high-level expert and thought leader.

Graduate Story: Dara Pappas ’17, Kantar

"Staying at the forefront of innovations is crucial," says Dara Pappas '17, whose Dickinson education and AI certification has placed her well ahead of the curve in marketing and research.

Graduate Story: Edwin Padilla ’16, Vanguard

A degree in computer science and music and a Career Center event led Edwin Padilla '16 to an AI career at Vanguard. Here's how.

Graduate Story: Ellis Tucci '20, Saturn Interactive

Former economics major Ellis Tucci '20 shares creativity and artistic talent as an independent video game developer.

Real Estate Finance & Investments Class Mixes With Alums in the Field

On the heels of an incredible funding round for their new business, Ben Catanese ’00 and T.J. Doyle ’00 visit Dickinson to advise and network with students.

Graduate Story: Julia Filiberti Allen '12, Saab Inc.

Former mathematics major Julia Filiberti Allen '12 follows her passion for meaningful research as vice president and chief technology officer for Saab Inc.

Cogan Fellows Share Journeys of Impact and Adaptation

English grads Christopher Eiswerth ’08 and Katie Jarman ’16 return to campus to discuss their career paths and lessons learned.

Graduate Story: Emily Keating '14

Singer-songwriter Emily Keating '14 found a world of material to pull from as an English and theatre arts major at Dickinson.

Opening Opportunities: Nalleli Hassan '07

Now an HR executive at Bank of America's New York HQ, the former IB&M and Italian studies major finds exciting ways to give back.

Graduate Story: Ted Kohnen '00, Park & Battery

CEO of global advertising agency Park & Battery, Ted Kohnen '00 is also part owner of the Oakland Roots professional soccer team.

Climbing the Snack Ladder

Howard Friedman ’92 follows his gut to the top of corporate America.

Graduate Story: Claire Tighe ’13, Journalist and Producer

From Netflix and Audible to NYU and the Maine College of Art & design, the former women's & gender studies major creates and teaches the documentary content the world craves.

Chris '05 and Emily '06 Cocores Return to Campus for Internship Celebration

Student gather to thank alumni couple for their generosity in funding internship opportunities.

Howard Friedman ’92 Discusses How Dickinson Prepared Him to Become CEO of Utz

From the military, the Kraft Heinz Company, Post and now Utz, the former econ major leaves his mark in varying leadership roles.

Jack Maley ’79 Breaks World Bench Press Record

At 66, the advertising exec follows the mantra ‘life is for living’ in all his pursuits.

Serving Under-resourced Communities

Former English major Mary McCusker Goodie ’92 serves students from under-resourced communities as co-founder and co-executive director of the Early Math and Language Initiative.

Graduate Story: Leah Soibel ’00, Fuente Latina

Judaic studies major builds successful career in media, by forging her own path.

‘Profiles in Leadership’ Brings Accomplished Alumni Back to the Dickinson Classroom

Dickinsonians from across a wide professional spectrum pass on lessons to the next generation of leaders.

Graduate Story: Anne Helmreich ’85, Smithsonian Archives of American Art

With 35 years of experience in higher education and arts administration under her belt, the former history major oversees works from more than 200 years of the nation’s artists and art communities.

Supporting Hardworking Farmers

Former biology major Jamie Bugel ’13 followed her interest in nutrition to become director of the Dane County Farmers’ Market in Madison, Wis., the largest producer-only market in the country.

Hey, Google—How Can I Kick-start a Career in Tech?

Looking for a head start on a career at one of today’s tech giants? With 16 alumni currently working at Google, Dickinson has you covered.

An Epic Exchange

President Jones and Dickinson faculty and staff visit Epic Systems to share knowledge on data science.

Supporting Digital Health Innovation

Former law & policy and Spanish major Vick Morris Tankle ’11, partner at Reed Smith LLP, supports her clients in navigating the intersection of health care and technology.

English Grad Returns to Campus to Discuss Editing Career

The English department recently welcomed Sarah Blumenstock ’12 back to campus to present the 2023 Cogan Alumni Fellowship Talk.

Two Dickinsonians Raise More Than $500,000,000 in Venture Capital for New Business

The alumni's Legacy Automotive Capital Real Estate Fund focuses on growing its auto finance business in cities with NFL franchises.

Service Under Fire

Travel to Ukraine with emergency nurse practitioner Frederick Barton ‘09 as he works to help serve in a war zone.

Striving for Gender Equity

Former psychology major Sarah DiMuccio '15 follows her passion for research as the director of research at Catalyst, a global nonprofit that helps build gender equity in the workplace.

Graduate Story: Annie Le '22, EAB

The former economics major dives into data engineering with D.C.-based EAB, a higher-education solutions firm.

Graduate Story: Karen Dougherty Buchholz ’88, Comcast Corporation

From her office in Comcast's Philadelphia headquarters, the former political science major works tirelessly for Comcast, and the community.

Graduate Story: Michael Pappas '83, San Francisco Interfaith Council

The former political science major works with the city’s wide-ranging religious community for the common good.

Graduate Story: Jenna Clark Embrey ’08, Lincoln Center Theater

Myriad roles in Dickinson's theatre program paved the way for a career behind the scenes at one of the most prestigious theatres in the world.

Graduate Story: Olivia Lanes '14, IBM Quantum Engineering

The former physics major followed her gut to a leadership role in tech giant IBM's quantum community.

Paul Kanev ’75 Provides Dickinson's Planetarium With a 'Huge Step Forward'

With a generous gift, the Kanev Planetarium allows students to look further into the universe than ever before.

Graduate Story: John Freedman '92, Tommy Hilfiger

After over 20 years with international fashion powerhouse Tommy Hilfiger, John Freedman '92 knows every inch of the company, and he uses that knowledge to help the brand make a difference.

Interpreting History

Former political science and German major Robert Emerson ’77 pursues his passion for history as the executive director of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, N.Y.

Amy Impellizzeri ’92 Pivots Away From the Law Into a Writing Career

The former English and philosophy major returns to campus Oct. 7 for a public discussion with President Jones.

Graduate Stories: Liz Ryan ’86, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The former international studies major has made a career out of advocating for children in the criminal justice system, now in a presidentially appointed role.

Graduate Story: Steve Tusa ’97, J.P. Morgan

The managing director at J.P. Morgan is a trusted source for both his institutional clients and CNBC.

Supporting the Fans

Former anthropology major Douglas Kramon ’93 leads fan support teams for ESPN and Disney Worldwide Services.

Promoting Scientific Exploration

Former chemistry major William “Hunter” Woodward ’06 creates new and innovative sustainability solutions as a researcher at Dow Chemical Core Research and Development.

Creating a Home Away From Home

Former psychology major Amy Hudock ’17 shares all that Residence Life & Housing has to offer at Dickinson.

Fighting Poverty With Capitalism

Former economics major Bram Zeigler ’93 started the non-profit Capitalists for Shared Income to aid public charities that work with people living in poverty.

Graduate Story: Kimberly Drexler ’15, Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group

The art & art history major comes full circle, as an assistant vice president of business development at one of the world's largest art brokers.

Graduate Story: Olivia Harper Wilkins '15, Astrochemist

From Dickinson to Caltech to NASA, the astrochemist (and artist) has always seen her future in the stars.

Graduate Story: Devon Nykaza Stuart '01, Medical Illustrator

"Dickinson enabled me to work in my dream field on my own terms," says Devon Nykaza Stuart ’01. Learn more about how Dickinson helped Stuart forge a successful career.

Distinguished Alumni Awards 2022

Dickinson honors alumni for exemplary service to the college, accomplishment in their professional and civic lives, and strength of character.

Dickinson Alum Eric Goren ’92 Makes a Run at Hollywood

'Supercool' and its executive producers come to campus for a screening and discussion on April 20.

Global Experience Prepares Dickinson Alumna for Successful Legal Career

Former Spanish major Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio ’82 credits her study abroad experience with preparing her for the position of first female president judge in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Dickinson Alum and Noted Baltimore Artist Exhibits Recent Work at Dickinson

Meet noted Baltimore-based artist and educator Michael Weiss '98, who returns to campus twice in spring 2022 to share recent paintings with the campus and alumni communities.

Playing a Different (But Familiar) Tune

Meet Alexander Strachan ’13 and find out how and why he made the move from music to law enforcement.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Robert Worthington ’60

Learn more about this gridiron standout, who became the first Black football captain in Red Devils history.

Working Toward a Sustainable Future

Learn how Dickinson helped Shannon Kobran ’10 forge successful careers in publishing and international development.

Alumnus Architect Behind Barclays Center, Uber Headquarters Highlights Power of Dickinson Education

Chris Sharples, principal at SHoP Architects, returns to campus to discuss architecture, the global firm he founded and the power of the liberal arts.

Donor Profile: Patricia Collins '71

Patricia Collins '71's Dickinson education paved a path toward success in a variety of fields. Today, she continues to give back to the college to open paths for current and future Dickinsonians.

Mr. Red Devil’s Remarkable Career

A closer look at the legacy of Coach Wilbur “Goby” Gobrecht ’52, P’84, P’87.

Andy '10 and Eliza Clark Heist '12

Alumni couple Andy '10 ad Eliza Clark Heist '12 benefited from alumni support as undergrads. Now they help today's students enjoy similar opportunities at Dickinson.

Embracing the Artistic Process

Former theatre arts major, artist and business owner Emie Hughes ’13 creates artwork combining nature’s beauty and her passion for blue at Blue Jar LLC.

Supporting Creative Experiences

Former theatre arts major, Sara Brookner ’08 helps bring the world’s greatest performers to her community as associate director of institutional giving at Celebrity Series of Boston.

Recent Dickinson College Grads Land Positions With L.L.Bean

Dickinson international business & management and law & policy majors join the marketing department for the global outfitter, whose CEO is also a Dickinson alum.

Founder of Access Holdings Kevin McAllister ’98 Thrives in Private Equity

Relying on his foundational Dickinson education, alum makes deal-making a way of life.

Finding Renewable Energy Solutions

Former geology major Alexandra-Selene Jarvis ’10 strives to solve the world’s environmental challenges as she researches options for renewable energy storage and recovery.

Developing a Lasting Impact on Africa’s Economy

Learn how Dickinson prepared Marie-Noelle Nwokolo ’16 for her work as a researcher at The Brenthurst Foundation, where she strives to enhance economic growth and development in Africa.

Dickinson College Philosophy Major Shares Her Passion for Philosophy While Tackling Social Issues

Former philosophy major Alison Bailey ’83 embraces her passion for philosophy as an author and professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Illinois State University.

Dickinson College Physics Major Investigates the Planets at Carnegie Institution of Science

Former physics major Peter Driscoll ’03 strives to understand the planets in our solar system as a staff scientist for Carnegie Institution for Science.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Alanis Perez '19

Squash standout and biology major reflects on her time spent on the court.

Cogan Fellowship 2021: 'Covering Race in the Age of Trump—and After'

Fabiola Cineas '12 discusses her path leading to ‘Vox’ as a race reporter.

Safe at Home

Geoff Arnold ’10 and Brett Hollander ’07 live the dream in the Orioles’ broadcast booth.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Liz Barry '11

Now assistant district attorney in New York County, softball standout Liz Barry '11 looks back at her time at Dickinson.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Catherine ’12 and Arthur Worthington '13

Alumni couple Catherine Campbell Worthington ’12 and Arthur Worthington ’13 look back at their time as Red Devil athletes and reflect on how the experience shaped their paths to success.

Striving for Educational Equity

Former psychology major Ashley Flynn ’11 works to achieve equality in education as associate director of research at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

For the Love of Travel: Alumni Couple Share Tips, Stories From Global Adventures

“We’ve definitely had some adventures and mishaps." Dan Litwack '05 and Ana Atach '08 share lively travel stories in a Spanish-language book.

Advocating for Those in Need

Alan Jennings ’80, executive director of Community Action Committee of The Lehigh Valley, works to build a community where all people have access to economic opportunities for improving their lives.

Armed for the Good Fight: Battling COVID-19 With Contact Tracer Jeanette Millard '76

As a global consultant, Jeanette Millard '76 helped others manage challenge and change. Then COVID-19 arrived, and the major changes were at her own front door.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Will Scott '08

Former Red Devil gridiron standout reflects on the lessons learned on and off the football field.

Navigating the Pandemic Safely

Former policy management major Nick Shepherd ’16 credits his Dickinson experience with preparing him for whatever life has in store for him, even a pandemic.

Helping Graduate and Professional Students Thrive

Former physics major JoEllen McBride ’04 credits Dickinson with building the communications skills she now uses to advocate for graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania.

Carving Two Dream Career Paths

An accident profoundly altered Alan Bronstein '66's life and inspired him to reignite a long-deferred dream.

Tasting Italy With Kyle Carter '99

Kyle Carter ’99 carves a new career path leading small-group tours of Italy that go off the beaten path.

Alum's Career Path Leads From Dickinson to CEO Position With Qlik

Find out how the mix of hard tech and liberal arts Mike Capone ’88 found at Dickinson helped him go from computer science major to tech company CEO.

Friends of Red Devil Basketball Unites Alums and Current Players

New group aims to build connections across generations of basketball players and mentor current student-athletes.

Merging Media, Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice

Learn how Michael Snyder ’03’s Dickinson education helped him become an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and journalist exploring the impacts of and solutions to climate change.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Javier Palazuelos '95

The former soccer star reflects on his journey from Bolivia to the U.S. to Dickinson and beyond.

Striving for Safer Skies

Leading a team implementing a new aircraft maintenance and logistics management system, former international studies major Neil Morgan ’94 strives to improve aviation safety.

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Palladino '13

As part of one the most successful Red Devils lacrosse squads in history, the former long pole midfielder reflects on the team and Dickinson.

Missing Travel? Try This Dickinson College Alumna’s Virtual Tours

Aline Scop Plavnik ’09, a former Liberty Cap campus tour guide, brings the majesty of travel to living rooms around the world.

Dickinson College Connects Graduate and Parent to Help Kick-start Career

Graham Novitch '20 secures financial analyst job with Celsius Network through a current Dickinson parent.

What It's Really Like

Go inside the emergency room with Michelle Reina ’05, a doctor in southern Oregon, for whom the pandemic has been very personal.

Help Your Neighbors 2020

Discover how and why Stew Glenn ’67 and his wife, Eileen, mobilized the New Paltz Community Foundation as COVID-19 spread.

Organizational Adaptation

Mike Davi '95, senior director of digital strategy and operations at Anthem Healthcare, and Spyro Karetsos '96, chief risk officer at TD Ameritrade, helped their organizations adapt to COVID-19.

A Tale of Two Sobars: Two Dickinson College Alumnae Launch Two 'Sober Bars' With Same Name

How did two alumnae unknowingly launch separate, similar businesses with the same name? And what happened when their paths finally crossed? "It's such a Dickinson story," says one.

Faces of the Fight

Meet some of the Dickinsonians making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Solving Strategic Communications Challenges

Former English and political science major Rachel Warzala Chesley ’11 guides clients through the logistics and challenges of financial restructuring as a consultant for FTI Consulting.

Anthropology Major Translates her Dickinson Experience into Higher Education Career

Becci Menghini ’96, former anthropology major, aids in growing the next generation of global citizens as a vice chancellor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Alum and Daughter Step Up in Philadelphia Area During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 crisis, Sarah Winkelman Bates ’03 and her 5th-grade Girl Scout daughter, Katie, have been making meals for a local organization called Caring for Friends.

Finding Solutions for Improving Public Health

Biochemistry & molecular biology major and former ROTC Cadet Susan Buckenmaier ’16 examines the risk factors of populations and their role in the development of chronic disease.

Dickinson College Alumnus’ Biotech Company at the Forefront (Again) of Vaccine Creation

GeneOne CEO Young Park ’87 confronts COVID-19 as his biotech company fights the pandemic.

Luke Bernstein '01 Speaks at Small Business Meeting in Oval Office

Dickinsonian attends White House meeting to discuss federal Paycheck Protection Program.

A Winding Grind

Ben Martinez ’08 cuts a creative path from guitars and surfboards to the Victory Fridge and beyond.

Crossing the Finish Line

Three former Red Devil runners chase their dreams in the Olympic Marathon Trials.

Three More Dickinsonians Join the Fulbright Ranks

Eddy Diamantis ’16, Kai Ward ’19 and Elisa Varlotta ’20 join the 29 Dickinson students, alumni and administrators who have garnered Fulbrights over the past five years.

Dickinson College Alumnus Tackles Hunger Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Phil Goropoulos ’97 launches Healthy Columbia Crisis Meals Initiative to combat food insecurity caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

From Whiskey to Hand Sanitizer: Distiller and Dickinson College Alumnus Pivots to Help Meet Critical Need

In response to increased demand posed by the global pandemic, Andy Keller '06 uses his skills as a master distiller to supply needed hand sanitizer to hospitals.

Dickinson College Mathematics Major Earns Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University

Blending computer science, math and biology, former mathematics major Natalie Stanley ’13 works as a postdoctoral fellow in Stanford University’s computational immunology lab.

Jennifer Gass '83: Saving Lives by Stepping Up

Jennifer Gass '83, chief of surgery at Women & Infants Hospital, director of breast-cancer research and professor of surgery, shares the mindset that led to her success.

Dickinson Alumnus Leads Local Efforts to Feed Food-insecure Families Amid COVID-19 Emergency

As the COVID-19 pandemic unspools, Bob Weed '80, CEO of the Project SHARE food bank, helps to meet increasing demands amid formidable challenges

Dickinson College Sociology Major Finds Success as Rabbi, Bioethicist and Novelist

Rabbi, teacher and novelist Phil Cohen ’73, former sociology major, shares his faith and talent for writing in a new Jewish science fiction detective novel.

Resilience, Creativity, Game Theory: Meet Warner Bros.' Exec and Dickinson College Alumnus David Decker '90

Warner Bros. exec David Decker '90, who led the recent sale of 'Friends' to HBO and USA/NBCU, shares the keys to his success in a competitive industry undergoing profound and rapid-fire change.

Dickinson College Alumnus Leon Rose ’83 Named President of New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have officially named former player agent Leon Rose ’83 as their new president, saying he will "oversee all basketball operations and personnel for the team."

Dickinson College Alumna Aims to Level the Startup Playing Field

With the Female Innovators Lab, Amy Nauiokas '94 seeks to increase the odds of success for women entrepreneurs.

Dickinson Alumnus John Orlando ’96 Discusses Career Path to Universal in Cogan Fellowship Talk

John Orlando ’96 shares how taking a cross-country leap of faith and a nontraditional path has led to his career success.

Meet Democratic Rising Star Tess Whittlesey '14

Rising star Tess Whittlesey '14 helps shape political narratives that could help shape a nation. Five years after graduation, she's worked Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and Pete Buttigieg.

Saying “Yes”

London-based ABC News editor Jonathan Haworth ’04 discusses his globe-trotting professional path and how Dickinson taught him to seize opportunities.

Dickinson College Alum Tackles Poverty, Inspires Hope Abroad

Dickinson's commitment to a global education is part of what inspired Patrick Irwin '17 to go abroad and help poverty-stricken areas by supporting local business growth.

History Major Realizes Dream of Working on Capitol Hill

Former history major Kara Getz ’93 works to effect change as chief counsel to the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee.

Dickinson College Alumnus Launches Second Career as Author of Thrillers

Actor, theatre professor and former dramatic arts major Ashley Harrison Smith ’92 turned his creativity toward writing, becoming an award-winning author of thrillers.

Dickinson College Alumna Works With Dogs to Help Conserve Wildlife

Using specially trained dogs, former biology and Spanish major Mairi Poisson ’16 works to conserve wildlife for future generations as a field research scientist for Rogue Detection Teams.

Welcoming Challenges, Calculating Risks

Spyro Karetsos '96, chief risk officer at TD Ameritrade, says his Dickinson liberal-arts education was "a great preparation for Wall Street."

Dickinson College Russian and International Studies Major Carves Out Successful Foreign Service Career

As a foreign services officer in Budapest, Hungary, Kevin Doyle ’16 helps policymakers wrestle with energy security and Hungary-EU relations.

Serving Underserved Communities

Former political science and policy studies major Chris Neary ’06 uses skills honed on Capitol Hill to aid organizations improving underserved communities.

Setting the Mood

Former music and economics major Jong Ho Choi ’18 composes music to set the mood as a composer for film.

Dickinson College Political Science Major Forges Rewarding Career in Economic Development

Former political science major J. Kenetha Laughman Hansen ’83 thrives in her dynamic and fast-paced career working for the York County Economic Alliance.

Creating Environmental Policy

Former fine arts major Stanley "Paige" Zeigler ’71 was elected to the Maine House of Representatives, where he creates legislation to save the environment.

Science, Math, Technology and ... Art? Skimming the Fourth Dimension With Linda Henderson '69

Linda Dalrymple Henderson '69 is a major figure in art history, specializing in the intersections between math, science, technology and the occult.

Child Survivor of WWII Recalls Wartime Experiences and Road to Fulfillment, Success

Louis Reens '54 faced profound challenges as a child survivor of WWII. His resilience and intellectual curiosity allowed him to not just survive but thrive. He recently shared his story.

Holly Petraeus '74, P'04, Shepherds Legislation to Support Veterans and Service Members

After witnessing firsthand the financial difficulties families of veterans and service members faced, Holly Petraeus '74, P'04, was inspired to act, speaking before the highest courts in the land.

Cody Nichols '15 Finds Career Preparation and Community at Dickinson College

Former mathematics and economics double major Cody Nichols '15 harnesses his Dickinson education to launch a successful career as a sales reporting analyst with the Campbell Soup Company.

Life of Service

Former religion major Lauren Tuchman ’08 uses the skills garnered from her Dickinson education to provide spiritual and pastoral care as a noncongregational rabbi in Washington, D.C.

Visual Creativity

Former international business & management major and film studies minor Anedra Edwards ’10 manages over 1,800 visual effects shots for the CW Network's "Black Lightning."

Dickinson College Serves as Launch Pad to Hollywood Career

Former self-developed film studies major Olivia Zoratto ’18 credits Dickinson’s liberal-arts education with giving her the skills to launch a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Merging Art and Civic Engagement

Former history and theatre arts major Sarah Zimmer ’17 merges her love of theatre with community engagement through her work with the Boston Lyric Opera.

Scaling the Heights

Nathan Fry ’06, a former ROTC cadet and self-developed major in comparative literature, helps U.S. soldiers reach new heights as training director for the Army Mountain Warfare School.

A Dedication to Preservation

Former environmental science major Kate Consroe Ceste ’09 strives to preserve the environment for future generations working for the National Council for Science and the Environment.

Fashioning the Future

For Gabrielle Joffie ’07, beauty is much more than skin deep, and through her work with Indique Hair and her consulting agency The Digital Mavens, she’s out to spread that message.

A Sense of Substance

Chris Sharples ’87 founded SHoP Architects to combine the creation of beautiful and functional buildings with improving the entire building industry from the ground up.

Beyond the Big Screen

Costume designer Kristin Achtmeyer ’06 turns a vision into a consistent and accurate reality throughout the entire cast of a production, and she has some impressive credits to her name.

Designing the Classroom Curriculum

Anthony Bush ’11 crafted his current position as diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator at a school in the Bronx, and he creates curriculum and coursework connected to those themes.

Painting with Light

Lighting designer Rebecca Frederick ’84 spent her career using light to serve the telling of the story.

Designing a Pop-Culture Moment

Discover how Vincent Paterson ’72, a globally renowned choreographer-director, orchestrated some of the most iconic pop-music moves in the 1980s and ’90s.

Traveling for the Arts

Former art & art history major Hilary Smith ’06 found her niche in the art world as a recruiting and admissions officer for Christie’s Education.

An Education in Adaptability

Martha Lester Harris ’77 credits Dickinson’s liberal-arts education for her ability to adapt to new technology, new markets, new roles and new challenges.

Dickinson College Alumnus and CEO Discusses Tips on How to Succeed in the World of Communications

Pete Taft ’73 draws from his experiences in news reporting, magazine writing and business communications to share the most important tips he’s learned along the way.

Dickinson College Alumna Wins National Physics Honor

National physics associations honors Natalie Ferris ’18 for work she did as a Dickinson senior.

Diversifying the Canon: The Ongoing Story of a Dickinson College English Major

For the English department’s annual Cogan Alumni Fellowship, Rev. Annie Lockhart-Gilroy ’97 shares her journey from English major to minister, scholar and womanist practical theologian.

Mentoring and Motivating

Former law & policy major Scott Hackett-Dalgliesh ’07 used the multifaceted skills garnered from his Dickinson education to land his dream job as a college lacrosse coach.

Dickinson College's Liberal-arts Education Propels Valerie Gaydos ’89 to Success as Entrepreneur and State House Rep

When Valerie Gaydos ’89 entered the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this fall, she brought an entrepreneurial spirit and a well-rounded, liberal-arts education to her new role.

Shining a Light

As a news anchor for NBC Connecticut, former English major Kevin Nathan ’90 tells the stories that inform and inspire.

Dancing With the Stars

Using his acting training at Dickinson, Vincent Paterson '72 created a career as a globally acclaimed choreographer who's worked with superstars in music, film and live theatre.

Rent-A-Center Executive VP Discusses Dickinson College's Impact on Her Career

Find out how Dickinson's well-rounded, globally focused liberal-arts education helped Cathy Skula '93 become the executive vice president of franchising for Rent-A-Center.

Driven to Make an Impact

Ben Tiede ’05, former double-major in biology and biochemistry & molecular biology, tackles the issues of global health, public policy and advocacy at Johnson & Johnson.

Taking Her Encore

After retiring from a corporate career, singer Kathryn Engle '71 got back to her first love, the stage.

'This is the Time to Help'

“Education can be a great equalizer, and it’s something that cannot be taken away," says Elvin Rawlins '73, who recently established a Dickinson scholarship fund.

To Entertain and Enlighten

Former theatre arts major Shamus “Hunter” McCarty promotes social change as an actor, producer and director.

A Rehabilitated Perspective

Eric Johns ’09, a physical therapist for Good Shepherd Penn Partners and Moss Rehab and a teaching assistant at Drexel University, discusses an eye-opening trip to Malawi in October 2017.

Diverse Rigorous Academic Experiences Help Dickinson College Alumnus Become Managing Editor at Google

To see the value of Dickinson College’s broad-based liberal arts and sciences education in action, look no further than Trevor Cohen ’12, managing editor at Google.

Miss Korea 2018 Credits Dickinson College with Making Her a 'Global Citizen' Fighting for Body Positivity

"Dickinson’s liberal-arts education has shaped me into the person I am today, a global citizen," says Soo Min Kim ’18, who is striving to promote body positivity as the reigning Miss Korea 2018.

The Accidental Economist

Holly Petraeus '74, P'04, discusses how a Dickinson French major became assistant director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Dickinson College Alumna Examines Chemistry of Space as NSF Research Fellow

Olivia Harper Wilkins '15 discusses her current research as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Caltech, where she studies astrochemistry.

Voice for the Vulnerable

Former law & policy major Llamilet Gutierrez ’09 provides trauma-informed services to victims of sex trafficking as the executive director for Amara Legal Center.

Crossing Disciplines

Michael Floreck ’95 promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the sciences as the agriculture and science supervisor for Cumberland Valley School District.

Ahead of the Curve

Keith Wilson '89, co-founder/director of Cranberry Capital and CFO of Sweetwater Energy, learned to pursue his dreams, be nimble in the face of change and make a difference at Dickinson.

Championing the Underdog

A look at the unconventional journey and life-changing legacy of Sam Rose ’58.

Dickinson College Alum Speaks Before Congress on Science of Opioid Addiction

In response to a national public health crisis, Wade Berrettini ’73 presented research to Congress on the neuroscience behind opioid addiction.

Inspiring Diversity

Former Latin major Chris Reber ’80 oversees a diverse student body during their educational journeys as president of Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Chemistry Major Harnesses Dickinson College Education to Become Nanotechnology Expert

Chad Mirkin '86, a leading figure in nanotechnology and recent recipient of the prestigious Dan David Prize in the Future Time Dimension, discusses his career and how Dickinson shaped it.

Following the Money

Former American studies major Brian Schwartz ’13 delves into the world of money and politics as a political finance reporter for CNBC.

Helping Healing

Former biology major Eric Johns ’09 aids patients in their recuperation as an acute rehabilitation physical therapist for Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine.

Catching the Political Bug

Dickinson’s useful liberal-arts education led former history major Joseph Kelley ’06 toward a career in politics.

Renowned Photojournalist Brings Social-Justice Movements Into Clear Focus

Rick Smolan '72's latest book invites readers to join the "good fight," and Friday, April 27, he'll be at Dickinson to discuss the stunning multimedia project.

From Dickinson College to the PGA Tour

Kirsten Nixa Sabia '92 didn't foresee a career in sports, but Dickinson prepared her to be flexible and adapt, and today she's the PGA Tour's vice president of integrated communications.

Former Red Devil Carves Career in Miami Heat Front Office

For Eric Amsler '99, director of scouting and assistant director of player personnel for the Miami Heat, Dickinson's liberal-arts education was the perfect preparation for a front-office career.

Professional Arenas

Whether its management or coaching, media or operations, for dozens of Dickinson alumni, sports represent the professional arena they now inhabit.

Passion to Serve

Former political science major Jamie Lopez ’12 strives to promote justice and protect victims of crimes in her hometown community as the deputy district attorney for the County of Los Angeles.

Prepared for Ph.D. Pursuit

For Ph.D. candidates Rizwan Saffie ’14 and Myungsun Shin ’14, Dickinson was the perfect launch pad for advanced scientific research.

Creating Change in the Face of Challenge

Sometimes, life doesn't go according to plan, and the challenges before us seem insurmountable. That's when the learning happens, says COO Gretchen Ernest Brigden '89.

Fighting Fracking

Leann Leiter '08 merges art, cross-cultural communication and critical thinking honed at Dickinson College to inform her social-justice career.

Laying the Foundation for Foreign Service

Linda Specht '82, P '20, sees the "intellectual resilience" she gained at Dickinson as the key to her successful foreign service career.

NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Starts With Mark Gorscak ’79

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers scout and Dickinson College alumnus has been at the starting line for 15 years.

Healthy Food, Healthy Outlook

Unexpected challenges and a liberal-arts edge drove Melissa Lareau ’03 to create a career-rehabilitating soil to make communities more healthy and food secure.

Brewing Connections

Inspired by Dickinson’s emphasis on service-leadership, former English major Alex Zobel ’08 opened a brewing company that benefits local nonprofits while creating a social space.

What Can Dickinson Do for You?

What can you do with a Dickinson liberal-arts education? Let's hear from some of the people who know best—our alumni.

Good Business

Bud Sturmak ’95 ties sustainability to the bottom line with BlueSky Investment Management.

Finding Her Niche

Former English and philosophy major, Amy Impellizzeri ’92 left the world of corporate law to become an accomplished novelist, recently releasing her fourth book.

From Court to Court

John Slike ’51 remembers his basketball games at Dickinson in all their detail, despite half a century of separation. He spent his life in and on the court with Dickinsonians all around him.

Inside the Joke Factory

Discover how Lauren Smith ’06 carved out her spot in the comedy industry.

Teaching the American Dream

Former Posse student and English major Yamilka Roque ’15 works to help students find their passion and their voice as an English teacher at the American Dream Charter High School in New York City.

Magical Diversity

Katherine Heacock ’13 makes magic for “guests” from around the world as a cast member at Walt Disney World.

Protecting the Ocean’s Wild Places

Former environmental studies major Dan Myers ’11 helps protect the last wild places in the ocean as the international policy manager for the National Geographic Society Pristine Seas project.

Direct Effect

For Ted and Kay Gleim Poitras ’53, giving back is a gift that keeps on giving. Discover the impetus for and the impact of their generosity.

The Rescuer

Following a legal career in child advocacy, former political science major Lisa Toy ’80 opened Misha Siberian Husky Rescue, a nonprofit aimed at saving huskies from high-kill shelters.

Sweet Inspiration

Priscilla Addison ’09 combines her love of art with her entrepreneurial spirit as co-founder of ’57 Chocolate, a manufacturer of fine chocolates, while also working at the USAID in Ghana, West Africa.

Viva l'Italia!

Angela Hertz ’99’s love for all things Italian led her to co-found La Scuola d’Italia Galileo Galilei, a Pre-K-12 bi-lingual private school in Pittsburgh.

Four Summers, One Promising Career

Will Kochtitzky ’16 discusses how global student-faculty research at Dickinson set him on the course to earn a National Science Foundation graduate fellowship.

Acquiring Talent

Blending her admissions internship experiences with her art & art history major, Diamond McClintock ’14 launched a career as a talent acquisition specialist at Warner Music Group.

Healing With Strings

From Bach to "B-I-N-G-O," Alexander Strachan ’13 has performed in concert halls, nursing homes, prisons, daycares, hospitals, hospices and more. The aim: To promote wellness through music.

On Hope and Liberty

Marketing superstar/activist Anastasia Pfarr Khoo ’97 keeps the faith.

And Justice for All

Henry Sorett ’68 has spent his life in the courtroom, defending all comers, big and small.

Pride of the Susquehanna

Spend some time on the Susquehanna River with Roy Rogers ’75, who captains a riverboat launching from City Island daily.

Brain-Based Education

Former history major Glenn Whitman ’91 is an author, educator and women’s soccer coach who strives to understand how the brain works, learns and thrives.

Sukanya Krishnan ’93

There’s a reason they call it the “city that never sleeps,” and no one knows this better than Sukanya Krishnan ’93.

J. Bruce McKinney ’59

J. Bruce McKinney ’59 was a young insurance supervisor, seven years out of school, when he received a letter that would change his professional life.

Brian Fickel ’98

The public perception of the military can be fickle, but as the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) for the 3rd Infantry Division, Lt. Col. Brian Fickel ’98 works to combat misperceptions.

Laura Anibal Potter ’89

Brigadier General Laura Anibal Potter ’89 is one of only a few women generals in the U.S. Army and the first female Dickinson ROTC grad to attain that rank.

Robert McDonough ’06

Major Robert McDonough ’06 has visited more than 40 countries and spent most of the last 11 years of military service outside the United States.

Rob Webb ’05

Robb Webb ’05 has been teaching conceptual physics, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and astrophysics at Pequea Valley High School in Lancaster County, Pa.

Michelle Sánchez ’11

Michelle Sánchez ’11 teaches English, history, special education, technology and English as a second language and coaches track and cross country and has been recognized for her commitment.

Jason Gong ’06

Jason Gong '06 arrived at Dickinson with big questions about how differences and commonalities between groups influence the ways we think and act. Now, he tackles the issue head-on in Silicon Valley.

Mojdeh Bahar ’94

Mojdeh Bahar ’94, assistant administrator for technology transfer at the Agricultural Research Service of the USDA, is on the front lines of agricultural innovation.

Fritz Lance ’83

Everyone loves an underdog, and Richard “Fritz” Lance ’83 is focused on capitalizing on that as president of Underdog Wine Merchants, a branch of The Wine Group LLC.

Susan Miller ’81 and Michelle Stafford ’07

Susan Miller ’81 and Michelle Stafford ’07 are founder and manager, respectively, of Red, a wine, beer and spirits store that specializes in organic, biodynamic and sustainably produced products.

Boots on the Ground

Meet the newest CEO of L.L.Bean and discover how the liberal-arts path that started at Dickinson led him to "the best job in the world."

Putting Boots on the Ground

How do you honor a professor who set your course in life? Suzanne Kairo ’83 has the answer.

Chasing Africa

Inspired by her study abroad experience in Morocco and Cameroon, Siobhán O’Grady ’13 found her niche as a freelance journalist in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Life Aquatic

Brad Boehringer ’13 learned about the sustainable oyster-farming industry from the ground up. Today, he’s owner-operator of a two-acre commercial oyster farm in Rhode Island.

Thriving and Rising

Flosha "Flow" Tejada '11 has found her dream job, and it's one that helps her students reach for their dreams as well.

Bringing It

During his junior year, Alex Kasznel '15 crossed an ocean to present at a professional conference. That fall, he rose to the challenge again, putting his chemistry degree to work in an unexpected way.

Fire in Her Heart

Driven by her abiding passion for the public health field, Annie Nagy '99 has spent years helping underserved populations.

Keys to Success

Find out how Dickinson's global liberal-arts education set Scott Jacobsen ’86 on the road to becoming president and CEO of NorthStar Bank.

Now There's an App for That

Bree Goldstein '05, creator of UpDog, took an unlikely path from Dickinson to app developer.

Industrious

Jim Sharf '65 splits his time between many things, from a career in industrial psychology to sailing to historic preservation.

Collaborating for a Cause

Carlisle welcomes alumni-founded aid organization Sweaters and Sustenance.

Two-Point Tom Returns to the Gridiron

Nearly 70 years after graduating, Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient Tom Lacek '48 returns to campus and Biddle Field for Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Globally Motivated

In New York and across the globe, Burt Sheaffer ’87 finds himself as connected as ever to Dickinson.

He Shoots and Scores!

Ted Hinnenkamp '16 goes pro in Spanish basketball league.

With an Eye to the Stars

Rob Webb '05 is inspiring the next generation of STEM learners, with the help of a local planetarium.

Looking Forward

Karen Pflug-Felder '71 spent more than 30 years in the science classroom as a teacher, and now she looks ahead as a member of the Alumni Council.

Kabul Connections

Three Dickinsonians find each other in the American embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.

The Elite of the Elite

Three Dickinsonians are inducted into the U.S. Army ROTC Hall of Fame.

Leader Mentality

Alumnus co-authors landmark paper on how the Zika virus causes fetal brain damage.

Off the Ground

Young Park ’87 and GeneOne make medical history with the first human trial of a Zika vaccine.

Taking the Initiative

Michelle Sánchez '11 earns the attention of the White House through its Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

Julie Falatko Did Not Ask to Be in This Article

Alumna's breakout picture book, dubbed "clever" (New York Times) and "utterly irresistible" (Bookpage), launches promising literary career.

Closing Thoughts: My Millennial Moment

Like many of his peers, Siraj Hashmi ’09 finds the millennial generation both inspiring and exasperating—and he offers advice on how to reconcile that ambivalence.

Delving In

Sasha Shapiro ’15 will study Russian bioethics through a prestigious University of Virginia graduate fellowship.

Success Across Genres

Laura Kamoie '92 hits the bestseller list again, this time with a historical fiction novel.

Nonstop

At Dickinson he was known as “the president or a member of every club on campus." Since graduating, Rick Raymond '07 hasn't let up, running his career and his business on parallel tracks.

The Collector

David Rilling ’62 has spent his life as a surgeon and artifact collector, and on both fronts Dickinson has been involved.

The Possibilities of Language

Jennifer Haigh '90, a French major at Dickinson, has made a big name for herself in the literary world.

Make Something Better

Eller Mallchok ’15's love of the scientific method, coupled with her experience with the Idea Fund and co-founding The Dog House, drew her to a job with an innovative investment platform.

All One Tribe

For Wyatt Lonergan ’11, co-founder and owner of Tribe Bicycle Co., the entrepreneurial path began on a run and led him into a Chinese restaurant.

Seeding the Future

Angel investor Catherine Friend White ’78 seeks out those who can make a real difference in the world.

Some Serious Kabbage

For Kabbage.com co-founder Rob Frohwein ’90, entrepreneurship is at the core of his being.

Cooking up Opportunities

Mystery meat. Fruit in light syrup. Mac & cheese with hot dogs. School lunch staples, right? Not if Bryan MacPhail '04 has anything to do with it.

A Deep and Nuanced Understanding

Robert Hindle '64's lifelong study of international business and culture deepened while working in Egypt during the 9/11 attacks. Today, he helps support Dickinson's Middle East studies program.

Getting the Entrepreneurial Bug

Erik Pages '83, founder and president of EntreWorks Consulting, an economic and policy development consulting firm, helps struggling communities not just survive, but thrive.

A Life Transformed

Christine Keilhauer Wilson ’93, founder and vice president of Antigua International School, witnesses the power of education every day.

First one in, last one out

A tech startup veteran, Dave Wechsler ’93 founded his first company in 1994, which he later sold in 1999. He’s currently running his fifth startup.

European Chic, American Cheek

Not everyone decides to launch a business while studying for the bar exam, but co-founder and CEO of Lazyjack Press Miriam Zelinsky ’06 managed to do just that.

Sparking Change

Hannah Huber '02 launched Amsterdam Academy as an opportunity for Americans living in Amsterdam to connect with local culture, ideas and innovators.

Small Batch Values

Co-founder of Bully Boy Distillers Heather Willis ’98 may have big-city ties—from Boston to Washington, D.C. to Hong Kong—but her family business maintains small-batch values.

Sowing Seeds

Robert Berna '94, co-founder of Apple Seeds LLC, an all-in-one play space for preschoolers, cites patience as key to success.

Forging Ahead

Drew Greenblatt '88 turned an aging bagel factory into a state-of-the-art steel manufacturer.

Say Cheese!

Founder and creative director of Cheese Chick Productions Christine Bonney Hyatt ’91 spent several years pursuing a screenwriting career until she set her sights on cheese.

Born to Run

Albie Masland '06 ran across the country for charity in 2012, and he's since dedicated himself to the veterans charity that the run benefited.

#LoveWhereYouWork

As senior account executive at Twitter, Alex Osberg ’09 helps major brands like Pepsi, Oreo and Hershey promote themselves through social media.

Sparking Change for Public Good

As a sixth grader, Kelly Rogers ’10 knew she wanted to work in government and policy. Today, this young alumna has already played a very large part in developing legislation that is now law.

Full Throttle

Lindsey Wakeman Officer ’09 returns to campus from NYC and ‘Marie Claire’ as the 2016 Cogan Fellow.

The Future Is Now

Chad Mirkin ’86 honored once again for his pioneering work in nanotechnology.

Going Antiviral

Devy Emperador ’08 uses the "breadth and depth" of her Dickinson education to take on infectious disease.

A Room of Her Own

Meet Susan Ellingwood ’87, editor of The New York Times’ Room for Debate.

Closing Thoughts: Trading One Craft For Another

Matty Dalrymple ’85 reflects on her dual passions, flying and writing, and how they inform each other.

Answering the Call

One of President Obama's newest appointees is Ann Calvaresi Barr '82, inspector general of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Inspired Research

Former biochemistry & molecular biology major Jason Yi '01 has made a life of the sciences, and now his sights are set on studying autism.

Pumped for Success

When opportunity knocked for Godwin Pumps founder John Paz ’78, he answered the call and his Dickinson education helped him turn that opportunity into a multimillion-dollar company.

Adapting to Change

Dale Horn '95 graduated with a biology degree but found his niche in wealth management.

Life in the Stacks

Martha Church ’74 is the director of the West Hartford Public Library, a career that puts her right where she wants to be.

Ten Million Ways to Connect

Tom DiBiagio ’82 taps into his Dickinson network for the greater good.

Closing Thoughts: It Takes a Village, Then and Now

New moms Amy Datsko Kuebler ’03 and Nicole Salemno Levy ’03 share Dickinson memories in between naps and childcare advice.

Exploring Justice

Christopher Wildeman ’02 has found his niche studying the impact of mass incarceration on childhood inequality.

Change in Perception, Change in Path

Lauren Porter ’06’s Dickinson experience took her from wanting to "bust the bad guys" to wanting to understand them.

Finding ‘a Little Adventure’

John Bienkowski ’85 discusses his global career with the FBI.

Sit, Stay, Write

With one of her novels turned into a major motion picture, Jennifer Howard '94, teacher by day, might be living every English major's dream.

Sea Change

John Englander ’72 has made issues surrounding rising sea level his life's work, and he's getting a lot of attention for it.

Lifelong Impact

Christina Baum ’14 is spending two years in the Peace Corps, and she’s out to make a difference.

President-elect

Andy MacPhail ’76 named next president of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Frontier to Frontier

Ben Boyerinas ’03 charts a path from student-faculty research at Dickinson to the cutting edge of cancer immunotherapy.

A Dream Realized

For Rosalyn Robinson '68, Dickinson, and the scholarships that made it possible, meant that hers would not be "a dream deferred."

For Life

Matthew Frankel ’73 reflects on his time at Dickinson and the lifelong friends he made.

Always the Artist

Heather Lezla '91 has lived the artist's life since her Dickinson days, and now she's made it her living.

Lost in the Studio

Emily Lehman '14 reflects on a year of creating and mentoring as part of her post-bac residency.

Novel and Interesting

From Dickinson to Georgetown to Princeton, Allison Hall ’10 carves a rewarding path in molecular biology.

Fast Break

Red Devil standout Adam Honig '14 takes his hard-court skills overseas.

Equine Expert

Mary Robinson ’01 combines her love of horses with her passion for medicine.

Sound Advice

Darrell Pacheco ’12 enjoys doing ‘fascinating work’ with The Vanguard Group while keeping up on financial-industry news and staying connected to Dickinson.

The Long Run

Meet national track and field star Champion Goldy '43, who's collecting accolades well into his 10th decade.

Mining for Details

Chris Cocores '05 uses critical-thinking skills gained at Dickinson to chart a rewarding career in finance.

Make a Difference That Matters

For Judy Elder Rogers '66, making a difference is its own reward.

What Happens Here Can Take You Anywhere

Edward Ricourt '95 found that the path from Dickinson led to Hollywood success.

Prepare to Take on the World

As New Jersey's state climatologist, David Robinson '77 lives in the world connecting science and society.

Permission to Explore

Cogan Fellow Maggie Andrews '03 discusses her adventurous path from English major to fulfilling career.

Understand the World by Engaging It

For Josh Swarz '08, "performing public service and giving back are things everyone should do."

Epic Win

James Doyle '10 and Seth Tracy ’12 return to campus to talk about their computer-science careers.

Where Curiosity Took Her

Kristen Miller ’06 shares headline-making Mars research.

Roadblocks and Opportunities

For Minh Nguyen '11, Dickinson set the course for a life in the sciences.

See Things Differently

Rachel Greene '06 discusses how her Dickinson experience led her to become a mental health specialist & registered dance/movement therapist (R-DMT) at the Center for Autism.

With Eyes on the Future

Sunnie Ko ’11 has found her niche, and it lies in helping students exploring college options to find theirs.

The Right Vibe

Elena Cox '86 puts individuals at the center of the college-selection process with vibeffect.

Back in the (Former) USSR

Olivia Stevens '12 finds herself living in a tiny, landlocked country, and that's just fine with her.

Climbing the Hill

For Rob Borden ’91, working on Capitol Hill for a few years turned into the perfect lifelong career.

Physics With a Liberal-Arts Mindset

Sean Finnegan ’01 recently spoke with honors physics students about how there's no one-size-fits-all solution for science graduates.

Grab a Cold One

David Yuengling ’84 brings back the family’s ice cream business after a decades-long hiatus.

Independent From the Ground Up

A behind-the-gavel look at John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, and at how this coal-region native decided two landmark cases.

Transfer to Transylvania

Eli Brill '10 follows his family to Transylvania, where he's found success and a lot more.

Working Free Will

Chris Roberts '11 tackles the practicalities behind the philosophies of business, development and democracy.

Bestseller, Great Cause

With "Hard to Hold on To," Laura Kamoie '92 lands at No. 8 on "The New York Times" bestseller list.

Going Nuts!

Justin Gold '00 shepherds his nut-butter business to national prominence.

Shifting the Cultural Tides

David Dean '13 lets his experiences guide him toward making a difference.

And the Winner Is ...

With family and career just where he wants them, Emmy winning actor Eric Martsolf ’93 is "one grateful man."

On Familiar Ground

From the battlefield to the classroom, Rick Clifton '79 is in his element.

The Raw Truth

For Kalyn Campbell ’10, the College Farm is the secret to her success.

Empowering Stories

Sharon Davie ’68 dedicates her life to sharing women’s stories with the world.

Growth Industry

Bernadette Brandt ’13 discovers the rewards of helping young minds grow.

The Climb to Capitol Hill

U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach '77 talks about his journey from Dickinson to Washington, D.C.

Urban Microfarming for the Greater Good

Tal Rosen '04 takes on microfarming in the urban landscape of Chicago.

Bridging the Digital Divide

Looking to level the playing field, Zach Leverenz '01 founded EveryoneOn, which aims at bringing technology to all.

From Dickinson to Hollywood

The man behind "Now You See Me" says Dickinson gave him the tools to carve a path to Hollywood.

Teaching for Life

Across town from Dickinson, Becca Good '04 brings her own brand of useful education to her second-grade students.

Making Connections Everywhere

For Dwight Dunston '10, days and nights are filled with pursuing what he loves.

Bigger Than a Bagel Basket

Marlin Steel Wire Products President Drew Greenblatt ’88 keeps making industry headlines.

Dispatches From the Opera House

Soprano Anne Jennifer Nash '96 returns to campus to work with students and honor Professor Emeritus Truman Bullard in a concert of one of his favorite works.

Turning Point

Nsenga Jenkins ’07 embraces diversions along her path from Posse Scholar to high-profile legal career.

A Different World

At Bangladesh's Asian University for Women, Emily Eckardt '13 helps give her students a voice.

From Student to CEO

Video Feature: Ellen Stang '85 describes her journey from Dickinson biology major to CEO of one of the world's leading neonatal-care management services.

At the Intersection of Religion and Sustainability

Religion and sustainability meet in Jerusalem for Rachel Winner '09.

What's the Story?

Cogan Fellow Chris Maier ’99 deconstructs his narrative.

Guiding the World Around the World

Miriam Weiner '09 travels the world from her Washington, D.C., desk.

Worlds Apart

Tsewang Namgyal '97 yokes capitalism with Buddhist principles for the greater good.

Life-long Learner

Gay Fogarty '66 reaps long-lasting rewards from her Dickinson education.

Food for Thought

From a small Kenyan village to Rome, Anna-Lisa Noack '11 finds herself "in the field."

Indiana Jones 2.0

Archaeologist Allison Cuneo '07 performs high-profile international research.

Moved to Act

Valeria Carranza ’09 lives and breathes advocacy work, keeping busy with causes that move her, both professionally and personally.

And ... Roll Film

Amy Nauiokas ’94 brings her latest movie, and industry insights, to campus.

Both Sides Now

When trained chef Alicia Pokoik Deters '98 visits a restaurant, it's not the food that captivates her. It's everything else.

Building Better

For Dana Southworth '93 bigger isn't always better.

Hands of Time

Joining the family business wasn’t part of David Bowers '71's life plan, but decades later, he's happy with the artisan's life.

Big-Picture Farming

Alex Smith '10 saves the world, one (organic) meal at a time.

A Body in Motion

A day in Link Henderson ’97’s life would exhaust even the most motivated among us.

Fighting for Human Rights

Oanh-Nhi Nguyen '13 takes the causes she loves with her beyond the limestone walls.

Courage to Pursue Anything

Elizabeth Grazioli '09 didn't find the perfect job. She created it. Now, she's helping students do the same.

Surprise Success

Meet men’s track & field star Chavaun Johnson ‘03, who was inducted this fall into the Dickinson College Sports Hall of Fame.

Practice Civility

Gilbert Bonafe Jr. '11 inspires the next-generation of college-bound students.

A Broad Education

Barry White '84 discusses the impact of his broad, global, liberal-arts experience at Dickinson.

Connecting the Dots

Danielle Goonan '07 describes how Dickinson taught her to make connections, think globally and adapt to a variety of fields.

Seeking Connections

Kathy Ryan '84 has made a life and career of seeking connections.

Meaningful Engagement

Andrew Slater '00 further develops his global sensibility as an English lecturer at the American University of Iraq.

The Descendants of (Operations) Moses, Joshua and Solomon

Dickinsonians work to improve lives within Israel’s Ethiopian Jewish population.

Strive for Accountability

Carissa T. Lord '98 works to keep New England's water clean.

Peace of Mind

From Perestroika to daily neighborhood disputes, Brad Heckman '89 mediates the global with the local.

In the Palm of Your Hand

"If you want to drive a Honda Odyssey into a wall with four dummies in it to do crash testing, that's a lot of money," says Ishan Verma '11

Small Scale, Big Impact

Chad Mirkin '86 named 2013 Linus Pauling Medal Award winner.

Never Too Busy to Give Back

Overachieving is what Reeves Whalen ’02 does, and he does it well.

Cogan Fellow Tells All

Martha Mihalick '01 recounts lessons learned at Dickinson.

Changing Lives

Heather Lingenfelter Ditillo ’92 works to eradicate poverty by empowering communities.

Finding That Joy

National College Advising Corps' Gilbert Bonafé ’11, a former Dickinson Posse scholar, helps low-income and underserved students enroll in college.

Thinking Inside the Box

Greg Zimmerman ’83 creates havens for retail therapy.

Building the Future of Dickinson Athletics

Dickinson Athletics Hall of Famer Doug Pauls '80 advances athletic opportunities for present and future student-athletes.

Connectivity

Michael Lanz ’91 helps businesses optimize Google to reach a wider (or narrower) audience.

From Passion to Profession

Award-winning author Jennifer Haigh '90 credits her time at Dickinson for helping push her toward her pursuit of writing professionally.

And ... Action

Eric Garcia ’90 lands on Nickelodeon with a team of high-school ninjas.

Now You See Him

For screenwriter Edward Ricourt ’95, years of perseverance bring overnight success.

GenX Turns 40ish

Generation X is turning 40.

Immersed

Katie Kiraly '11 went from a Middle East studies to a research-assistant position at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Empire State of Mind

Dickinson alumnus Christopher Sharples '87 is one of the founders of SHoP Architects, the group behind the Barclays Center's design.

Learning How to Think

For Ke Zhou, the most valuable thing he learned at Dickinson was how to learn.

Harmony of Interests

Three Dickinson alumnae are the founders of Cameroonian Roots, a program that propagates microfinance opportunities and lessons in urban agriculture and women's empowerment in Cameroon.

Silver Linings and Wooden Stakes

Laura Kamoie ’92 lands a six-figure book deal with HarperCollins.

Aspiring Minds

Michael Healey ’01 and his students take their worldview to the U.N. and beyond

The Bigger Picture

Dr. Lisa Pawelski discusses how her Dickinson education helps her see the "bigger picture" with her patients.

Ready for Any Direction

Global Public Health Consultant Ben Tiede '05 discusses how his Dickinson experience prepared him to make the most of his opportunities.

Yazmin Watkins '09

Dimension: Striving for Accountability

Teaching Around the World

English teacher, Christian Service Society Home of Blessings, Bangladesh

Global Sensibility

Dimension: Develop a Global Sensibility

Living the Dream

From NBC to Bollywood, Rachit Tiwary '11 discovers his passion.

Everything You Always Knew About Parenting (but Didn’t Have a Word For)

Dickinson alumnus Eric Ruhalter '90 is the creator of The Kid Dictionary: Hilarious Words to Describe the Indescribable Things Kids Do.

En Garde!

When Head Fencing Master Mark Holbrow '74 founded Dickinson College's fencing club, he sparked a healthy obsession for generations of Dickinsonians and a lifelong passion for teaching that led him far

Advancing the Cause

Ben Werthan '08 finds his way in Major League Baseball

Passion and Positivity

Josh Sherman '96's latest hit brought a pop-culture legend to Broadway.

Taking the Long View

Dickinsonians who have volunteered in the Peace Corps discuss their experiences.

Cruelty Crusader

Casey Pheiffer ’04 helps concerned citizens fight wildlife abuse.

Corporate Citizen, Public Servant

Gwyneth Borden '95's civic involvement taps into the best of both private and public sectors.

Global Scholar Makes Good

Argentine Pablo Thaler '07 grows from scholar of politics to political analyst.

From Raven’s Claw to Rising Star

Luke Bernstein '01 focuses on interpersonal skills throughout his rapid, storied rise in politics.

Facing Frontiers

Anya Malkov '08 comes into her own through service and volunteerism at Dickinson.

Déjà vu All Over Again

Two decades of education reform cement friendship between Amy Unger Morton '83 and Ron Tomalis '84.

Taking the Lead

Kevin Loney ’99 brings important lessons from his time at Dickinson to his post as the first African-American head coach in the New England Football Conference.

Origins of Organizing

Komozi Woodard '71 played a winning hand in starting Dickinson's black student movement.

Practice Civility

Dickinson challenged Jason Gong ’06 to step out of his comfort zone; today, he encourages business leaders to do the same.

Underlying Connections

For Wendi Springer ’02, a first-year language class led her to a new country and vocation.

Seeking Connections

For Marissa Faith Folk ’08, change is a way of life.

Keeping an Eye on the Curve Ball

Ron Tomalis ’84, shares how his Dickinson education has helped him take on new challenges.

Aiming for Apogee

Kevin Cashman ’95 parlayed his love of the outdoors to create a confidence-building adventure experience for young teens.

Upping the Odds

Jay Feinberg '90's efforts ensure equal opportunity for bone-marrow transplant recipients.

Myth Buster

Nick Mallos '07 Reveals The Reality Of The Eastern Garbage Patch.

Going To The Mat

Elder-law attorney Joe Tiboni ’88 flexes his writer’s muscles on the big screen.

Allan Singer ’81

When Allan Singer ’81 began studying law at the University of Colorado Law School, the cable-television landscape was just beginning to take shape.

Building Something Wonderful

Michelle Kramer Sherven ’96 builds her business from the ground up.

Tackling the Last Frontier

Mark Lattime '88 takes on the arctic wilds as bishop of Alaska.

Monitoring Marcellus

ALLARM trains volunteers to monitor environmental effects of natural-gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale.

Lisa D’Annucci Cregan ’79

How did Lisa D’Annucci Cregan ’79 morph from biology major to nationally read freelance feature writer? It’s one of those ‘you never know’ stories,” she says.

Starting Early ... and Never Giving Up

Scott Cohen ’91 is proof that an early start and a relentless drive to succeed.

Kevin Johnson ’83

Kevin Johnson ’83 is at the forefront of a drive to improve health care by changing the way information is handled.

David Andrew Snider ’93

David Andrew Snider ’93 has done Shakespeare in England, but his most winning role is as the producing artistic director and CEO of Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT) in Washington, D.C.

Former Treehouse resident helps sustainable companies showcase their wares

Can sustainable business practices and products be profitable? Ask former Treehouse resident and sustainability intern Jensen Gelfond '08.

General Electric project manager flips the switch on company's energy efficiencies

Gretchen Dockter Hancock ’91 leads Treasure Hunts—events that empower GE employees to identify energy waste at individual facilities and present sustainable solutions.

Straight Talk

First Known Female Black Graduate Wrote Powerful Poems, Illuminated Social Injustices

Project Director Practices Sound Science

Strategic planner Christine Reuss Wisnewski '91 helps organizations and agencies stay sustainable.

The Empty Office

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster ’83 finds little time for sitting on Capitol Hill.