It is not enough to excel in courses and exams. At Bocconi, merit also means giving something back to the community - dedicating time and skills to those who need it most. It was in this spirit that on October 6, Bocconi celebrated the 23 students included in the Dean's List for Social Impact Recognition 2024-2025, who were awarded for their extraordinary commitment to volunteer work and social responsibility.

Their paths speak to a university that is increasingly focused on the integral formation of the person. Some have tutored children with learning difficulties in after-school programs, others have helped refugees find employment, while others have offered support to elderly people living alone or organized fundraisers for hospitals and research centers. A mosaic of different stories, but united by the same conviction: studying matters more if it can produce value for society.

“The goal is not only to train excellent professionals, but also people who are aware of their responsibility to society. Volunteer activities are an integral part of Bocconi's educational project: they teach students to collaborate, to care for different communities, and to tackle concrete problems with a critical spirit and the ability to take action,” emphasizes Carlo Salvato, Dean of the Graduate School.

The Dean's List was created as part of the Bocconi Social Impact Recognition program, which awards certificates to all students who document their volunteer experiences, but reserves a place of honor on the list only for those who demonstrate exceptional dedication. Of the nearly 100 open badges awarded this year, only 23 students reached this peak. Each of them dedicated over 100 hours to volunteering, and many far exceeded this threshold.

The ceremony concluded with the announcement of the new call for applications for 2025-2026, which will offer a new generation of students the opportunity to apply and have their commitment to the community recognized.

The faces of the Dean's List

Edouard Pierre Hector Geisler, Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Management, volunteering at 180 Degrees Consulting Milan on third sector projects.

Aleksander Oliwier Nowacki, degree course in Economic and Social Sciences, volunteering at 180 Degrees Consulting Milan.

Louise Joyceline Christie, degree course in Economics and Management for Art, Culture, and Communication, volunteering at AIESEC.

Riccardo Bolgan, degree course in Business Economics and Management, volunteering at the Italian Red Cross Association and in the TOP-Tutoring Online Program project.

Vittorio Federico Maria Torrisi, degree course in Law, volunteering at Associazione Volunteers ODV.

Benedetta Lazzari, degree course in International Economics and Management, volunteering at Avo Milano.

Sara Rovaglia, degree course in Management, volunteering at the Catholic Church.

Marco Fusco, degree course in Economics and Finance, volunteering at Circolo San Pietro.

Mario Antonio Gervasini, degree course in Transformative Sustainability, volunteering at the Italian Red Cross.

Giovanni Paolo Razza, degree course in Business Economics and Management, volunteering at Croce Verde A.P.M.

Sofia Guidotti, degree course in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence, volunteering at the Municipal Civil Protection Group of the city of Magenta.

Davide Franchini, degree course in Business Economics and Management, volunteering at Interest Edufin ETS.

Nicolo Giulio Monistier, degree course in Business Economics and Management, volunteering at Intervol Odv.

Edoardo Manzi, degree course in International Economics and Finance, volunteering at Laboratorio Culturale Turbìne ETS.

Sara Maria Da Silva Pinto, degree course in Management, volunteering at Opera Cardinal Ferrari Onlus.

Paolo Albert Bruni, degree course in International Politics and Government, volunteering at Playmore United

Austeja Lazaraviciute, degree course in Economics and Management for Art, Culture, and Communication, volunteering at Rotary International (Rotaract branch).

Arthur Simon Walter, degree course in Management, volunteering at Students for Humanity ODV / WORKING FOR WASA - International Cooperation Project.

Gianlucka Estrella Cappelletti, degree course in International Politics and Government, volunteering at Students for Humanity ODV / WORKING FOR WASA - International Cooperation Project.

Maria Enrica Vittoria Asti, degree course in Economics and Management for Art, Culture and Communication, volunteering at TOP-TUTORING ONLINE PROGRAM.

Roman Sidig, degree course in Politics and Policy Analysis, volunteering at UNICEF Germany (Deutsches Komitee fur UNICEF e.V.).

Lorenzo Caputi, degree course in Economics, Management and Computer Science, volunteering at Lead The Future Mentorship and WAYouth APS ETS.

Andrea Procopio, degree course in Economics and Management for Art, Culture and Communication, volunteering at Lead The Future Mentorship and WAYouth APS ETS.