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Students Spend Two Days at One of the World's Great R&D Labs

The Center for Career Development and the Burgess Institute sponsor trip to Corning Incorporated's New York HQ.

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New Fund Opens Doors to Career Success

Nearly 50 students gained a leg up this spring through a donor-supported initiative that helped cover the costs of professional conferences, certifications and other career-building opportunities.

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The Sophomore Advantage: New Program Gives Students a Head Start on Career Success

A new two-day, immersive program will help Dickinson students deepen career exploration, foster professional connections and build essential skills, beginning in their sophomore year.

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Data Analytics Summit Connects the Classroom to the Field

Data analytics students explore the intersection of ethics and practice while connecting with professionals at organizations like Deloitte and AWS.

Alumni from class years spanning from 1970 to 2024 gathered at the Paz Center for the April 10 Russian department reunion. Photo by Riley Heffron '26.

Spasibo! Alumni Honor Professor of Russian, Support Global Learning

More than 100 Dickinsonians gathered on campus for a Russian-department reunion and career event. The alumni also honored a longtime professor by supporting a scholarship in her name.

Students, alumni and Center for Career Development staff gather in Philadelphia for the Life Science Career Trek.

From the Lab to the Boardroom: Students Explore Life Science Careers in Philadelphia

A career trek connecting Dickinson students with alumni across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries offers lessons that no classroom could replicate.

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Advice From the Road: From English Major to Global Finance

"Alumni who’ve built dynamic, sometimes unexpected careers expand our sense of possibility.” Michael Meagher ’00 took a nonlinear path to global finance. He recently shared the keys to his success.

Experiential Learning Showcase

CCLA and Center for Career Development Host Experiential Learning Showcase to Connect Classroom and Community

Dickinson’s Experiential Learning Showcase highlights how students connect research, community engagement and internships to real-world impact and future goals.

Co-taught by alum Gene Assaf (far left) and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Emily Kelahan (far right), the class includes guest-lectures by leaders from across a spectrum of industries. Photo by Dan Loh.

Preparing Students for Lifelong Meaning, Success

A new course, co-taught by an alum and professor, helps students develop the practical skills, personal insights and connections to help them create lifelong satisfaction and success.

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Career Trek Offers Students Insight on D.C. Careers

Dickinson’s Center for Career Development helps 12 students gain first-hand knowledge of careers in journalism and the arts in the nation’s capital.

During Dickinson’s first AI Symposium last spring, Eren Bilen, assistant professor of data analytics, presented research exploring how critical thinking impacts human-AI collaborations.

A Future-Proof Education: How Dickinson College Teaches Students to Thrive in the AI Age

How do you future-proof your career for the AI age? Hint: It's about more than just tech literacy. Here's how Dickinson prepares students to thrive and lead in a fast-changing world.

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Risk, Reward, Repeat: Ahead of the Curve With Kevin Laws ’88

Starting college at age 15, Kevin Laws '88 took a fast track to success in startups and tech. His secret sauce: Bold moves, big ideas and seeing what others miss.

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2026 Wall Street Career Trek

New York City alumni in the financial industry welcome students through a two-day Burgess Institute excursion.

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New Fund Helps Students Achieve Career Success

Today’s job market is competitive and unpredictable. Dickinson’s new Professional Development Fund helps students access professional opportunities that can give them an edge.

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Wall Street Pipeline: Lazard Alumni Return to Dickinson to Recruit

Alumni in finance share insights, opportunities, tips and encouragement while seeking new talent.

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