A Letter from President Jones
DEAR DICKINSONIANS,
It is with great pleasure that I share with you the incredible progress we’ve made this past year, thanks to your unwavering support. Your generosity continues to shape Dickinson’s future and nurture a new generation of leaders poised to make vital contributions to our world.
Your gifts to our Campaign for Scholarships: Change a Life—Change the World have been instrumental in providing access to a Dickinson education for deserving students. This year, we surpassed the $70 million mark, bringing us 93% of the way to our $75 million goal.
I have no doubt that we will hit that goal this year, thanks in no small part to the Change a Life Challenge Sam Rose ’58 unveiled last year. Through this challenge, Sam has agreed to match every dollar given to scholarships up to $10 million until the end of this fiscal year. And our community has responded in force, bringing Sam’s challenge more than halfway toward its goal in its first few months.
Within this report, you’ll find inspiring testimonials from students whose lives have been transformed by this kind of support. You’ll also read about donors who have witnessed firsthand the impact of their gifts. These stories serve as a powerful reminder of the life-changing effect you have.
In recent years, we’ve embarked on a journey to maintain our position at the forefront of academic excellence by introducing innovative programs that prepare our students for the challenges of an ever-changing job market. Thanks to a leadership gift from Mark ’81 and Lisa Burgess, we were able to take a major step forward in that regard by launching the Burgess Institute for the Global Economy. You can read more about the institute and their inspiration behind it in this report.
But this is only one of many ways donors are partnering with Dickinson to innovate and strengthen our academic program. We’ve also established new funds enhancing humanistic study, philosophy and Middle East studies—all thanks to committed donors like you. And you’ll also read about how alumni and families are partnering with the college to bolster our career development and mentorship for students.
As we celebrate the achievements and enhancements made possible through your generosity, we must remember that our work is ongoing. The challenges facing higher education and our world are complex and ever-evolving. However, with your continued support, we are confident in our ability to provide an exceptional experience for our students, who will become tomorrow’s leaders. I
n closing, I want to express my profound gratitude for your trust, commitment and dedication to Dickinson. We are honored to partner with you in our mission and look forward to the many great accomplishments we will achieve together.
Warmest regards,
John E. Jones III ’77, P’11
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