The Penn State Dickinson Law family gathered this week for the Philadelphia alum reception. A sense of history is palpable both in the city and at the reception. Founded in 1834, Dickinson Law alums trace their professional lineage to the oldest law school in Pennsylvania and the fifth oldest in the nation. Over six generations, or over 180 years, alums entrusted us with training the next.

One of the favorite parts of my job is the opportunity to meet alums. Over hugs, laughter, and warm conversation, they sometimes share how their time at Dickinson Law made a difference in their lives and how they, in turn, made a difference in the lives of others. That the ripples of regular and routine interactions with law students endure beyond the physical space of the law school, and the relatively short time we share there at once humbles and inspires. Tiny drops of knowledge, equity, and intentionality make a mighty ocean.