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ChatGPT, Meet Tony Soprano: How Psychology Students Use AI to Hone Skills

Learn how Dickinson psychology students hone vital on-the-job skills—with a little help from AI and HBO's "The Sopranos."

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Scholarship Story: Celine Phan '27

"Thanks to the Provost Scholarship, I’ve embraced a world brimming with new possibilities." Meet Celine Phan '27 (psychology, quant econ).

Anna Choudary '25 performs during the 2024 Concerto Competition.

Healthy & Tuneful Pursuits

Blending a psychology major with a minor in music, Anna Choudary '25 explores behavioral health through research and campus leadership and nurtures a passion for vocal performance.

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Jack Scantland ’28 Wins Dickinson’s Public Speaking Contest

The first-year student takes the top prize with powerful reflection on linguistic diversity.

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Psychology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Psychology majors secure jobs and are accepted in grad schools such as Johns Hopkins and Columbia.

Celine Phan '27

The Psychology of Belonging: Creating Community, Far From Home

Hanoi native Celine Phan ’27 had never been abroad before arriving at Dickinson. She soon found a supportive community on campus and the tools it takes to succeed.

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Positive Trajectories for All

Assistant Professor of Psychology Paula Yust studies friendship and finds fertile ground in her home environment.

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Total Recall

Assistant Professor of Psychology Azriel Grysman studies memory, and it's just as interesting and complex as you might think.

"For the most part, AI makes my life easier," says Dara Pappas '17, whose AI certification places her ahead of the curve in her role as research director.

Graduate Story: Dara Pappas ’17, Kantar

"Staying at the forefront of innovations is crucial," says Dara Pappas '17, whose Dickinson education and AI certification has placed her well ahead of the curve in marketing and research.

Caro Carneiro '24

Four Countries, One Campus Home

“I have a packed schedule each week, and I love it,” says Caro Carneiro ’24, who’s lived in four countries and found a campus home here as a student-researcher, tour guide and TA.

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Psychology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Psychology majors secure jobs at Beyond Autism, Imagine 360 and the FARM Institute.

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Dickinson Launches Human Anatomy Course

Learn more about Dickinson's first Human Anatomy course.

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Dickinson to Host the ‘Father of Positive Psychology’

Martin E.P. Seligman, the “father of positive psychology” and director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, will receive Dickinson’s Joseph Priestley Award.

A.J. Jennings '25

Bettering the World, One Life at a Time

“Not everyone can change the world, but anyone can change someone else's world for the better.” A.J. Jennings ’25 is a student-athlete and psych major focused on sparking bright futures.

Abby Foster '26

Finding Belonging and Paying it Forward

"The college’s dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure my success has made a profound impact on me.” Meet Abigail Foster ’26.

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