Moving Dickinson
Forward TOGETHER
Thank you to the many Dickinsonians who came together to support the college this year!
Building on five years of increased giving to Dickinson, our philanthropic community continues to come together to create meaningful and powerful impact. This year, 4,897 alumni and 2,211 parent donors partnered with the college to move Dickinson forward, change lives and change the world. More alumni are joining in Dickinson reunions, alumni travel programs and virtual and in-person events, and volunteerism is up by 17%. New gifts to the Dickinson Fund have grown by 20%, and 1,262 new donors have joined the Dickinson community during the past fiscal year.
It’s clear that the Dickinson community is energized around this college and its mission. A record 1,730 alumni and guests attended Alumni Weekend. We saw 6,509 guests attend regional, on-campus and virtual events. And volunteers topped a record 1,614 for the college.
This energy is translating into meaningful partnerships that are pushing the college forward and deepening Dickinson’s commitment to an education built for what comes next.
Thank you all for being part of this momentum!
Scholarships & Financial Aid Support
Change Lives That Change the World
$5,748,844 raised by 1,922 donors in support of scholarships and financial aid this fiscal year
“We thank all the donors who are making the promise possible and showing the incredible support of the Dickinson community for our students. We will continue to rely on our community of committed donors to move Dickinson and the Dickinson Promise forward, and to ensure that financial constraints never prevent students with the potential to change the world from becoming Dickinsonians.”
—JOHN E. JONES III ’77, P’11, College President
“I expected to gain professional experience, but I didn’t realize how much the program would help me grow personally. It made me better at listening, adapting and working with people who had different ideas and perspectives.”
—Chloe Heller ’28, a member of the inaugural class of the Global Leadership Development Program through the Burgess Institute
“I’ve learned a lot about finance, and the connections that I made during this trip will help me throughout my life.”
—Jedd Nadler ’29, who traveled to NYC to take part in the Wall Street Career Trek
Enhancing Global Opportunities
$9,053,556 from 1,013 donors has brought Dickinson’s $10 million study-abroad campaign close to completion in its first year. Launched in October in Bologna, Italy, as part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the program, the campaign supports study-abroad scholarships, Dickinson-run programs in 13 countries and global initiatives like the Churchill Global Mosaic Program.
“This year’s gifts reflect the full creative and intellectual range of a Dickinson education—supporting everything from a transformative new home for Indigenous studies and art to global citizenship and the cutting edge of data science. Our donors continue to show that they understand what makes a Dickinson education distinctive, and they are investing in that distinctiveness at every level.”
—Renée Cramer, Provost & Dean of the College
Advancing Data Intelligence
Mike Capone ’88, former CEO of Qlik, gave $1 million to establish Dickinson’s Data Intelligence Initiative, which will fund student mentorships, internships, research grants and real-world data projects, and create a new program director position to connect students with industry partners.
“I want a student who grows up without obvious advantages to walk out of Dickinson with the skills, the experience, the relationships and the confidence to compete with anyone—anywhere. That felt worth investing in.”
—Mike Capone ’88
Fueling ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
2,816 donors fueled the fire in our Red Devil student-athletes with $1,033,325 in new gifts and commitments toward athletics.
- Top 20% in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, a national measure of overall Division III athletic excellence across all sports.
- 3 teams earned NCAA tournament berths
- 3 NCAA national championship titles, including Trevor Richwine ’26’s third career title in the 800 meters, setting an NCAA Championship meet record and the fastest time in Division III history for that event.
- 11 All-Americans, with Franklyn Akabi-During ’28 earning first-team All-America honors in the 200 meters and All-America recognition in two additional events
- Collin McMahon-Shea ’27 (golf) was a two-time All-American and finished as the 15th ranked player in all of DIII.
- 79 All-Conference honorees
- 3 Conference Players of the Year
- 239 student-athletes named to Conference Academic Honor Rolls, with four Centennial Conference Scholar-Athletes of the Year and one Academic All-American
- 2 Centennial Conference Coaching Staff of the Year honors
“I’m proud of myself for always pushing through, and winning the title reminds me to never give up.”
—Trevor Richwine ’26, three-time 800m national champion
Hare Family Sports Performance & Training Center
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Tom ’78 and Judianne Hare P’22, P’25, Dickinson celebrated the ribbon-cutting on the new Hare Family Sports Performance & Training Center last fall, along with professionalgrade fields for men’s and women’s soccer and new endowments for soccer, baseball and softball. The gift represents the second-largest investment ever in Dickinson athletics.
“This is something that will stand in tribute to Tom and Judianne for years to come. Future athletes will enjoy the benefit of these remarkable facilities.”
—President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11
New Digital Hall of Fame
Funded by 360 donors giving $65,296 through the All Devils Rise campaign, Dickinson brought Red Devil history into the 21st century by digitizing its Athletics Hall of Fame, retired jerseys, championship banners and decades of historical records. The interactive content is available on a large touchscreen inside the Kline Athletics Center and from any smartphone or device.
“This project is about honoring the generations of student athletes, coaches and supporters who have built Dickinson Athletics into what it is today. We are deeply committed to preserving our history while celebrating the many accomplishments that define our program.”
—Celine Cunningham, Director of Athletics
- 559 young alumni made a gift to the college this year, and thanks to the Red Devil Ripple, those gifts unlocked an additional $25,000 in funds through All Devils Rise, Giving Tuesday and Day of Giving challenges.
- Alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends came together on Day of Giving to make more than 3,582 gifts—shattering the day’s goal of 3,000—raising more than $1.6 million in a single day. More than 33 donor-established challenges provided $400,000 in matched funding for scholarships, faculty research, athletics and more.
- 9,777 alumni, parents and friends gave $9,117,083 to the Dickinson Fund, which enhances and supports the full Dickinson experience for every student.
- 93 Dickinsonians made Dickinson a part of their estate plans by joining the Old West Society, bringing the society’s total membership to 613. Planned gifts like these represent an enduring commitment to the college’s future and a profound expression of faith in Dickinson’s mission.
- The Mermaid Society welcomed 523 new members this year, which honors loyal giving to Dickinson. The total membership now stands at 6,279 Dickinsonians.
Dickinsonians FOR LIFE
We hope we can continue to count on you as we move Dickinson forward together!
“This has been another historic year for Dickinson, and that achievement belongs to you. More Dickinsonians than ever, and from all around the world, are rallying behind this college and its mission. And that generosity is changing lives—by expanding access through the Dickinson Promise, building a transformative new home for Indigenous studies, deepening our commitment to global education and equipping students with the career skills and experiences they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. None of this happens without you. Thank you for partnering with us to move Dickinson forward.”
—Carlo Robustelli, Vice President for College Advancement