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Enlivening the Present Moment

Assistant Professor of History Say Burgin uses the past as a lens to examine who we are and who we'll become.

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Level Up Your Summer With These Dickinson Courses

Ready to venture far beyond beach reads and endless scrolling this summer? You can explore, grow and connect through these engaging online and in-person summer classes.

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Math Is for Aliens

Professor of Mathematics and Data Analytics Dick Forrester discusses the universal utility of mathematics, roundhouse kicks and how data analytics holds the promise of true transformation.

Kirsten Guss

Who Doesn't Love a Good Origin Story?

Kirsten Guss, associate professor of biology and John R. & Inge Paul Stafford Chair in Bioinformatics, discusses genetics and the innovational nature of bioinformatics.

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That Single Moment of Truth

Assistant Professor of Music James Martin finds inspiration across the discipline and lights the path for his students.

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Dickinson to Host Anthropologist to Discuss 'Nuclear Ghost' of Fukushima

Ryo Morimoto, a Princeton University anthropology professor and author, will discuss the impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Lars English Honored by the American Physical Society

Dickinson professor of physics earns 2024 Faculty Member for Research in an Undergraduate Institution recognition.

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Konnichiwa, Chatbot! Students to Leverage AI for Fast-Track Language Learning

Through the power of AI, Dickinson students will soon be able to practice Japanese language in a novel and convenient way.

Emily Pawley

Dickinson Faculty Selects History Professor for Distinguished Teaching Award

Dickinson’s faculty has named Emily Pawley, associate professor of history and Walter E. Beach ’56 Chair in Sustainability Studies, as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Steve Riccio

Class of 2023 Selects IB&M Faculty Member for Annual Award for Inspirational Teaching

Dickinson’s class of 2023 has selected Senior Lecturer in International Business & Management Steve Riccio as the recipient of the annual Constance & Rose Ganoe Memorial Award.

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‘Profiles in Leadership’ Brings Accomplished Alumni Back to the Dickinson Classroom

Dickinsonians from across a wide professional spectrum pass on lessons to the next generation of leaders.

“The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn," says Annwen Hughes White '19, M.A. '23 (right), pictured here with Adjila Boubacar M.A. ’23. Photo by Dan Loh.

Tipping Our Caps: Dickinson's First Graduate Cohort Awarded Diplomas

"The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn." The first grads of Dickinson's new program in managing complex disasters look back on their journeys and forward to the important work ahead.

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I Unintentionally Created a Biased AI Algorithm 25 Years Ago—Tech Companies Are Still Making the Same Mistake

Professor of Computer Science John MacCormick examines how his unintentional creation of a biased algorithm reveals important lessons as AI becomes more influential.

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Renée Ann Cramer Named New Provost

Joining Dickinson on July 1, Cramer says she is "dedicated to the kind of education that Dickinson provides: an innovative liberal-arts curriculum."

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NEH and MLA Recognize Associate Professor of Spanish Mariana Past

With a fellowship grant and an honorable mention, national organizations highlight scholarly edition and translation work.

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