• A Walk in a Student’s Shoes

    When Joe Zumbo ‘14, Assistant Director of Admissions, began overseeing Dean College’s student ambassador program in 2016, he sat down with the ambassadors and asked for their help.  “You know more than I know,” he recalls telling them. “You’re the experts…

  • Olympics, Fashion Week and Everything in Between: A Semester in Milan

    When Elliott Steinberg arrived in Milan, Italy, he didn't know anyone. The Dean College senior and double major in sport management and business management arrived as Milan welcomed the world for the Winter Olympics. Almost immediately, the concepts Elliott had studied in the classroom were unfolding around him -  from Olympic branding throughout the city to the massive international sporting event itself.

  • Welcome, Class of 2030: Countless Possibilities Ahead!

    A new academic year is underway, and the Dean College community is growing by more than 380 new students.
    This fall, Dean welcomed more than 380 new students to campus, including first-year students and transfers. They arrived on campus ready to explore new interests, build lasting friendships and begin writing the next chapter of their stories. Read on to learn more.

  • The Advantages of a Private University: Why Choosing Private Could Be the Best Decision You Make

    Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and it comes with a lot of questions. If you have been weighing your options, you may be wondering whether the benefits of a private university are really worth it. The short answer: for the right student, absolutely. Here is a closer look at the advantages of a private university and why schools like Dean College consistently deliver an experience that public institutions simply cannot replicate at scale.

  • Learning to Tell the Story

    The first time Ryan Bell went on air at Dean College, it wasn’t part of a carefully mapped plan. It was simply part of the experience. 

  • There Is No “Behind”: Leah Perez's Journey Back to College

    When Leah Perez stepped to the podium as a student speaker at Dean College's 2026 Commencement ceremony, she shared a message that resonated with graduates of all ages. "For a long time, I believed success had a schedule," she told the audience. "Graduate by this age. Achieve this by that time. Don't fall behind."  Read on to learn more.

  • Finding the Story in the Music

    Gabrielle Bonin ‘26 didn’t arrive at Dean with a perfectly mapped-out plan. What she had instead was something more instinctive: a lifelong connection to music and a curiosity about how live experiences come to life behind the scenes. Concerts, for her, were never just events, but moments that stayed with people, something she wanted to be part of creating. 

  • What Can You Do with a Dance Degree? Careers Beyond the Stage at Dean College

    When most people think about attending dance colleges, they picture one outcome: a life on stage. And while professional performance is absolutely a path dance graduates pursue, it is only one of many. Today, a degree from one of the top dance colleges opens doors to rewarding careers in education, health sciences, arts administration, entertainment, and beyond. Read on to learn more.

  • Dean College Freshman Ava J. Membreno Named Public Address Announcer for Boston Legacy FC Inaugural Season

    When Boston Legacy FC kicked off its inaugural season against Gotham FC on March 14 it was the voice of Dean College freshmen Ava J. Membreno heard over the loudspeakers at Gillette Stadium. Membreno, a Sports Broadcasting major, was recently selected to be the Legacy’s Public Address (PA) Announcer as they begin play in the National Women’s Soccer League. Read on to learn more.