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Your Gifts at Work

Your gifts fuel facilities enhancements, scholarships, faculty development, student-faculty research, sustainability, academic programming, student life, athletics and more.

On these pages, explore some of the stories of success and achievements that our gifts make possible.

Opening New Doors

“Take chances on the things you’re passionate about,” says Justice Roney ’24, who rediscovered her passion through Dickinson's spring musical.

Four Countries, One Campus Home

“I have a packed schedule each week, and I love it,” says Caro Carneiro ’24, who’s lived in four countries and found a campus home here as a student-researcher, tour guide and TA.

The Joy of Collaboration

“There’s nothing I love more than working on music with others,” says Christian Winter ’24, a music major with a minor in medieval & early modern studies who plans a career in theatre and teaching.

Finding Fulfillment

"This was a place I could be heard and seen ... I wanted to be part of that future." Maryland resident Evan McClure '27 came to Dickinson after earning a game-changing scholarship.

The Power of Dedication

"Hard work and dedication can overcome any obstacle." Meet Sofia-Teresa Di Bacco ’26, who plans a career in law.

A Call to Intergenerational Activism

Find out how a first-year class assignment led to Maggie Conklin '27 getting an op-ed published in her hometown newspaper.

The Language of Giving Back

"It was unforgettable." While studying abroad, Vasilisa Pallis ’24 taught English to Ukrainian refugees, translated for the Red Cross and volunteered for the German Special Olympics.

Basketball by the Numbers

After interning with the athletics department, Andrew Scheiner '25 (comp sci, data analytics) researched tipoffs and jump balls in professional basketball and presented findings at MathFest 2023.

Depth, Breadth and Belonging

“My goal is to return to my home country and share the knowledge and expertise I have gained." Meet Sebastian Valdez '26, an accomplished soccer player and aspiring civil engineer.

Student Snapshot: Myra Naqvi ’25

“Dickinson has inspired, motivated and challenged me to be the best version of myself,” says Myra Naqvi '25, an award-winning runner and ROTC member who researched the Russia-Ukraine war.

Student Snapshot: Xenia Makosky ’24

Xenia Makosky '24 has participated in research through the Writing Center, completed an internship at the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Asian Art, and studied abroad in Jordan and Morocco.

Student Snapshot: Tony Trandafir ’24

“Studying abroad expanded my worldview in ways I did not think were possible.” Meet Tony Trandafir ’24, a Posse Scholar and student leader who studied in Italy.

Student Snapshot: Emerlee Simons ’24

Meet Emerlee Simons ’24, an All-American student-athlete, Baird Sustainability Fellow and Dialogues Across Differences student-coordinator.

Student Snapshot: Arwyn Forbes ’25

"Thanks to Dickinson’s brilliant professors, my understanding of the world around me has deepened considerably,” says Arwyn Forbes ’25, a House Divided and Knowledge for Freedom intern.

Unmatched Opportunities

"The opportunities and programs at Dickinson are unmatched," says Jacob Fuentes '26. "If you want to get something done, there are always people to support you."

Finding a 'Family Atmosphere'

Meet student-athlete B.J. McNeil ’26, one of the college’s first Reynolds Scholars, and discover what he learned during his first year on campus.

Student Snapshot: Joshua Whittemore '25

Joshua Whittemore '25 dreamed of being a lawyer since he was 8. Now, he's laying a foundation as a law & policy and economics double major, interning in the Harrisburg attorney general's office.

Student Snapshot: Lily Bibro ’24

“I am forever grateful to Dickinson," says Lily Bibro ’24, an English major who interned for a scholarly journal and studied abroad through the college's Oxford program.

Student Snapshot: Nora Stocovaz ’25

“Just try new things—even if it is scary!” That bravery has served Nora Stocovaz ’25 well, as chief of staff of Student Senate who performed fieldwork in Greece.

Dickinson College Senior Stories: Class of 2023

Members of the class of 2023 share the best parts of their four years at Dickinson and discuss their plans after graduation.