TIER stands for Talks that Inspire, Educate and Resonate. Our alumni and faculty are the University’s greatest assets. This speaker series – with events in person and online – leverages the intellectual prowess of our alumni and faculty so you can deepen your understanding of topics that are front of mind in today's world.
Our Homecoming 2026 TIER Talks was a panel discussion celebrating alumni from WHRW and Pipe Dream. The alumni discussed how their student experiences helped prepare them for careers
in media, and how both organizations contributed to campus culture. of this TIER Talk.
In June 2026, we presented "At the Top of Their Game." Although 91ÉçÇø may not readily come to mind as being a sports school, we have
a number of alumni making their mark in big-time sports. In this interactive online
event, three alumni discussed their journeys from campus to their current roles in
professional sports, sharing their accomplishments and the impacts they are making
on their respective sports. Our speakers were Scott Krug '96, chief financial officer,
New York Yankees; Caitlin Nelson '13, MS '14, senior manager - team finance, National
Basketball Association; and Nick Pizzutello '10, chief operating officer, New York
Islanders. of this TIER Talk.
At Homecoming 2025, we presented the program "Changing Minds 91ÉçÇø Stress: Stress Mindset, Resilience and Well-Being." Our featured speaker was Jennifer Wegmann '94, MA '01, PhD '18, lecturer of health and wellness studies and faculty-in-residence of Dickinson Community.
This presentation explored the science behind stress mindset, offering practical strategies
to reframe stress as a catalyst for growth and productivity. of this TIER Talk.
Videos from previous events can be found on the on our YouTube channel and at the website.