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Resilience in Motion: Moving Forward With Purpose and Heart

It’s not easy to balance classes, sports and campus activities, but for first-gen Annelyse Warner ’26 (biochem & molecular bio), challenge is a chance to grow. She even made time for study abroad.

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‘Endless Possibilities’: From the Mysteries of the Universe to the Written Word

International student Boriana Yotzova ’26 (chemistry, creative writing) published astrochemistry research, explored cosmetics chemistry and interned in a U.K. lab. Now she's ready to pursue a Ph.D.

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Alums' Unique Practice Blazes a New Path in Rural Health Care

A unique medical practice, led by this husband-and-wife team, offers at-home care to humans and livestock living in and near the Navajo Nation. It closes a vital care gap in remote, rural communities.

Vincenzo Randazzo '26 presents original research at the American Chemical Society's spring 2026 conference.

Science, Soccer and a Sense of Home

Vincenzo Randazzo ’26 is a standout biochemistry & molecular biology major, soccer player and first-generation student who recently presented research at a national conference.

To help local artists make informed decisions about the ways their works may be used, Dickinson chemistry students are testing how ceramics glazes used at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center perform under test conditions. Photo by Dan Loh.

What’s in That Glaze? Students Bring Scientific Method to Community Ceramics

Dickinson chemistry students are testing ceramics glazes used at a community arts center, providing data to help local artists make informed decisions about works intended for food and drink.

Ryan Adler '25

Supported & Empowered

At Dickinson, Ryan Adler ’27 found more than a major—she found community, support and hands-on experiences that shaped her path and helped her thrive.

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Claire Seiler Named Inaugural Kalaris Chair in the History of Science

Dickinson is pleased to announce that Professor of English Claire Seiler has been named the first Kalaris Chair in the History of Science.

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Dickinson Students Present at World’s Leading Cancer Research Conference

Joining 21,000 global participants, members of Professor of Biology Mike Roberts' cancer lab explore the latest advances in cancer science, bioinformatics and drug discovery.

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Environmental Studies & Environmental Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Environmental science majors secure jobs in education, conservation and finance, and move on to grad schools.

Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of the Sciences, will lecture on misinformation in the AI age and will accept the Joseph Priestley Award on April 3, 2025.

Dickinson to Host President of the National Academy of Sciences

The recipient of Dickinson's Joseph Priestley Award, Marcia McNutt will discuss misinformation in the AI age during a public lecture on April 3.

Students study anatomical drawings prior to visiting Dickinson's cadaver room. Photo by Dan Loh.

Anatomy of Learning: Students Merge Art and Science in Innovative Course

Humanities and science students recently visited Dickinson's "cadaver room" together. Their aim: To learn a memorable lesson about connections between science and art.

Janda Kirk Griffith Panitz's endowment will fuel innovative academic programs at Dickinson and also support scholarships for promising students.

On Science, Art and Boundless Curiosity

Janda Kirk Griffith Panitz never attended Dickinson, but her bequest will spark new academic pathways at the college. Who was she, and what inspired her transformative legacy?

click on the image to view a video about Dickinson's unique mini-residency program for students interested in health-care careers.

Transforming Pre-Med: Program Gives Future Doctors a Leg Up

Dickinson’s UPMC Central PA Rotational Program provides a valuable mini-residency experience for students interested in medical careers.

Charlie '65, P'89 and Trudy P'89 Craig in 2023, after he accepted Alfred State College's Presidential Medal. Craig earned Dickinson's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020.

Love and Technology: Charlie Craig ’65, P’89

"She arrived in Carlisle with what seemed like celebrity status,” remembers Charlie Craig ’65, P’89. So began a lasting love story—and a high-tech, international career.

Sammy Garcia '23

On the Fast Track to Success

A scholarship made Sammy Garcia '23's Dickinson research project possible. That research led to a high-level internship and career at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT.

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