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Global Engagement

Alumni in Action: Global Engagement

A Global Health Mission

At the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT and across the globe, Liam Alec Stenson Ortiz ’19 helps prepare for future pandemics, with a focus on the world's underserved communities.

Changing the World ... With Chocolate

There's a craft chocolate boom in Peru, and anthropologist A.J. Wildey '13 plays a delectable part. Lonely Planet named her fair trade chocolate "library" a top 10 destination in the nation.

Carrying the Global Banner: Meet Brian Ruszczyk '88

Decades into a globe-trotting finance career, this alum pivoted to the alt-protein sector. He's passing along lessons learned to a Dickinson student.

Scholarship Story: Pablo Thaler '07

There's no greater gift than to make a dream possible. For Argentina native Pablo Thaler '07, a dream of working toward more stable democracies in Latin America began with a Dickinson scholarship.

Bill Durden ’71 Honored as Contributing Scholar at Dickinson College

Dickinson names Bill Durden '71 a contributing scholar in recognition of his continuing academic contributions to the college.

Bill Durden ’71 Honored for His International Achievements

Johns Hopkins University awards Dickinson’s former president its Global Achievement Award.

Elena Takacs McGill ’04

“My professors forced us to think outside the box and be able to articulate an argument properly, both skills I think are essential in any career.”

A Better World Through Diplomacy: 2018 Dickinson Grad Prepares for U.S. Diplomatic Corps

A prestigious Pickering Fellowship will prepare Ashley Morefield ’18 to help promote peace, unity and understanding as a member of the U.S. Diplomatic Corps.

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.

Driven by Purpose: Michael Eber '91

After a transformative overseas trip to Africa, Michael Eber '91 crafted a values-driven career that continues to evolve.

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.

Fostering Hope: Alumna Entrepreneur Shares Path to International Venture

Entrepreneur Jill Graby Shuck '93 developed a baking program for a faith-based nonprofit that provides community and job skills to adults in Kenya.

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.

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.

Veteran and Dickinson College Alumnus Treks in Antarctica for the Common Good

Cameron Kerr '09 takes on an eight-day trek in Antarctica to raise awareness about conservation and wounded veterans.

Dickinson Alumna Finds Fulfilling Work as Peace Corps Volunteer

Olivia Bailey '18 embraces "beautiful and breathtaking" experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in a Botswana health clinic.

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.

Secrets of a Global Game-Changer

Find out how Ed Harrell ’55 used Dickinson's global education to become a game-changer in global economics, entrepreneurial training, tech commercialization and investment.

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.