From Borough Hall to the State Capitol

February 20, 2026 | Dickinson

Student Snapshot: Samuel Pimental ’28

When Samuel Pimental ’28 saw students and community members enjoying a concert together during his campus tour, he knew that Dickinson was the right college for him. Today, he bridges the campus and local communities as a student-ambassador for the Carlisle Borough and as the central-region director of the PA College Democrats. He’s met with local leaders, and he’s earned an award for civic participation. “The most valuable things I’ve learned are about how impactful local government can be in creating a vibrant community,” he says. “Things like zoning laws can affect economic growth.” . . .

“My favorite thing about Dickinson is the events they host on campus, both the academically focused ones and the more social ones! One that particularly stands out to me is the Keep Our Republic event. I had the opportunity to engage in conversations with Rep. Joanna McClinton, speaker of the Pennsylvania House, and Tom Corbett, former governor of Pennsylvania.” . . .