Over the course of his forty-one years at Cornell, Ramin played a pivotal role in university development and fundraising.
Ramin enrolled at Cornell University, where he joined the Sphinx Head society and Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
[10] Dick Ramin was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the Sphinx Head honorary society.
From 1956 to 1959, he was Delta Kappa Epsilon’s faculty advisor and also a member of Cornell’s National Scholarship Committee during the same period.
In the Ithaca community, Ramin contributed to local organizations, including the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, where he was a member, and the YMCA, where he served on the Board of Directors.
Harvey Sampson, a long-time confidante of Ramin, remarked that he was known for his modesty and his ability to give credit to others for their contributions.
Former Cornell president Dale Corson summarized Ramin's legacy by noting his integrity, kindness, and dedication to the university.