Empowering Future Scholars: Dave ’73 and Elaine Haag Discuss Giving Toward Dickinson Scholarships
The Haags are loyal supporters of Dickinson and of the college's liberal-arts education.
video by Joe O'Neill
Couple shares inspiration for why they give back
College was not a foregone conclusion for Dave '73 and Elaine Haag, but scholarships made their educations possible—and ultimately, led to their success in international careers. After many years of faithful giving to Dave’s alma mater, the Haags established a scholarship fund to place a Dickinson education within reach for students who would not be able to attend college without financial assistance.
As the Haags note, scholarship support helps ensure that the brightest and best students may continue to access a Dickinson education, regardless of their families’ finances. That's personally gratifying to these benefactors.
“It is important to me that we are able to help those students that may not have the financial security to attend Dickinson,” says Elaine, noting that she and Dave both appreciate the college that paved the way toward Dave’s career as a supervisory special agent with the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service.
“I believe that every Dickinson alum should give back in some way, shape or form,” Dave adds.
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Published January 11, 2024