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Graduate Story: Ellis Tucci '20, Saturn Interactive

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

Internship Leads to Job With the New York Mets for Ben Stoopack '23

An internship grant led the international business & management and economics double major from the minor league Worchester Red Sox to the big leagues.

Distinguished Alumni Awards 2022

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

Mr. Red Devil’s Remarkable Career

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

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.

Safe at Home

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Three Red Devils Head to Olympic Marathon Trials

Gabrielle Russo '06, Catherine Campbell '12 and Greg Leak '10 have earned invitations to the upcoming Olympic trials.

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 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.

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.

Ad Council President Discusses Her Path to Success

Lisa Sherman '79, former psychology major, discusses the experiences that helped her co-found a women's sports network, co-launch Viacom's LOGO TV and lead the Ad Council.

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.