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Sloan Maas '21 (right) poses with former Bologna Center professor--and music icon--Francesco Guccini. Maas is the first recipient of a study-abroad scholarship established in the singer-songwriter's honor.

Grazie, Guccini! Italian Folk Icon Inspires Study-Abroad Scholarship

For 20 years, Dickinson-in-Italy students were taught by a famed singer-songwriter known as the "Bob Dylan of Italy." After his passing on Aug. 6, 2026, we recall an inspiring educator and friend.

Mira and Greg Zimmerman '83 have long supported Dickinson students, faculty and programs. The college held a ceremony in their honor on July 23. Photo by Dan Loh.

Keystones of Gratitude

Dickinson trustee Greg Zimmerman '83 was the first in his family to graduate from college. Decades later, he and his wife, Mira, are being honored for their transformational philanthropy.

The Snyder Family Scholarship supports a Dickinson education for first-gen and parochial-school students. Steve '82 and Lauren Snyder were inducted into Dickinson's Founders' Society in June. Photo by Dan Loh.

A Scholarship for 'Whole Person' Growth

The Snyder Family Scholarship supports first-generation and parochial-school students seeking to continue their faith journeys in college.

Two woman of different generations work together in a lab setting.

The Lab Visit That Inspired a Legacy

Judy Guss-Nelson was an NIH scientist in an era when far fewer women entered the field. Inspired by her daughter’s lab, she quietly made a gift to support hands-on science education at Dickinson.

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Investing in the Future: Donors Fund Immersive Career-Building Program

Thirteen Dickinson students will take part in an immersive career-readiness program this summer, thanks to a big assist from two anonymous donors.

Cathy Andriadis '80 and Karlis Adamsons endowed a new fund to support programs and initiatives that help students learn and practice effective communication across differences. Photo by Dan Loh.

Champions of Communication: Bridging Divides at Home, at Work and for Future Generations

A husband and wife who view the world in very different ways are helping students learn to bridge divides in the wider world.

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Donor Profile: Amy Schrom '79

"It is urgently important to listen to both sides of an issue with an open mind," says Amy Schrom '79. "Dickinson teaches you these skills."

Nell Alexander '21 and her parents, Chris (far left) and Carol, on her graduation day. The Alexanders are giving back to Dickinson to help the college assist more students with disabilities.

Student’s Triumph Highlights the Power of Disability Services in Higher Ed

Nell Alexander ’21 faced a gauntlet of challenges in college, from learning differences to serious health issues. Her triumphant journey shines a light on the power of access and disability services.

Nalleli Sagardia Hassan '07 and Mo Hassan '05 met as first-gen college students and Posse scholarship awardees. Today, they help provide access to a Dickinson education for students who may not otherwise be able to attend college.

Donor Profile: Nalleli Sagardia Hassan ’07 and Mo Hassan ’05

"We're living the life of our wildest dreams." Dickinson and Posse brought them together and provided tools for success. Now Nalleli Sagardia Hassan '07 and Mo Hassan '05 help open doors for others.

Janda Kirk Griffith Panitz's endowment will fuel innovative academic programs at Dickinson and also support scholarships for promising students.

On Science, Art and Boundless Curiosity

Janda Kirk Griffith Panitz never attended Dickinson, but her bequest will spark new academic pathways at the college. Who was she, and what inspired her transformative legacy?

Mark '81 and Lisa Burgess pose with a reproduction of their Founders' Society plaque. Photo by Dan Loh.

Event Celebrates Transformational Philanthropy

Dickinson recently inducted Mark '81 and Lisa Burgess into the college’s esteemed Founders' Society, which recognizes donors whose lifetime giving exceeds $1 million.

Tangible archival items bring literature to life. "Ann feels strongly that these items are meant to be read and used, not to sit on a shelf," says Jim Gerencser ’93, associate dean for Dickinson's archives & special collections.

Epic Emily Dickinson Collection Comes to the College

Archives & Special Collections is now home to an epic Emily Dickinson collection, with hundreds of tangible, evocative items that open windows to the poet's world and work.

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Soaring Aspirations

Bob ’75 and Sue Rebuck Otway ’75 set their sights on helping students reach for the stars.

Lauren Ashley Smith '06 (left), Brooke Helburn and their two dogs. Photo by Charlie Nunn.

Rising to the Challenge

"My hope was that by showing how invested i am in this work, fellow alumni would be inspired to be invested too.” Learn why Lauren Ashely Smith '06 and Brooke Helburn spurred nearly $30K in DEI gifts.

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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.

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