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Meet Democratic Rising Star Tess Whittlesey '14
Rising star Tess Whittlesey '14 helps shape political narratives that could help shape a nation. Five years after graduation, she's worked Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and Pete Buttigieg.
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History Major Realizes Dream of Working on Capitol Hill
Former history major Kara Getz ’93 works to effect change as chief counsel to the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee.
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Dickinson College Russian and International Studies Major Carves Out Successful Foreign Service Career
As a foreign services officer in Budapest, Hungary, Kevin Doyle ’16 helps policymakers wrestle with energy security and Hungary-EU relations.
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Serving Underserved Communities
Former political science and policy studies major Chris Neary ’06 uses skills honed on Capitol Hill to aid organizations improving underserved communities.
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Dickinson College Political Science Major Forges Rewarding Career in Economic Development
Former political science major J. Kenetha Laughman Hansen ’83 thrives in her dynamic and fast-paced career working for the York County Economic Alliance.
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Creating Environmental Policy
Former fine arts major Stanley "Paige" Zeigler ’71 was elected to the Maine House of Representatives, where he creates legislation to save the environment.
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Child Survivor of WWII Recalls Wartime Experiences and Road to Fulfillment, Success
Louis Reens '54 faced profound challenges as a child survivor of WWII. His resilience and intellectual curiosity allowed him to not just survive but thrive. He recently shared his story.
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Dickinson College's Liberal-arts Education Propels Valerie Gaydos ’89 to Success as Entrepreneur and State House Rep
When Valerie Gaydos ’89 entered the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this fall, she brought an entrepreneurial spirit and a well-rounded, liberal-arts education to her new role.
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Secrets of a Global Game-Changer
Find out how Ed Harrell ’55 used Dickinson's global education to become a game-changer in global economics, entrepreneurial training, tech commercialization and investment.
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The Accidental Economist
Holly Petraeus '74, P'04, discusses how a Dickinson French major became assistant director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.