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Mellie Black '26 poses against a colorful mural.

Faith, Independence and a Community That Grows With You

“I think the most important thing to learn from college is how to be independent, problem-solve and learn whenever is necessary.” Meet Mellie Black ’26 (religion, Judaic studies).

Scholar and educator Amy Wlodarski was awarded a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. Above, she works with choir members in 2016.

Dickinson Professor Earns Coveted Guggenheim Fellowship

“I was so excited when I read the email, I think I let out a yelp.” Amy Wlodarski was named a Guggenheim Fellow and 'cultural visionary' for trailblazing work in Jewish music during and after WWII.

Jewish Life Video

Perspectives on Jewish Life at Dickinson

To help celebrate recent milestone anniversaries for Jewish Life and Judaic Studies, alumni and students reflect on their Jewish Life experiences.

Sophie Asbell

Student Snapshot: Sophie Asbell '24

Learn more about how student-leader Sophie Asbell '24 helped plan a major event on Dickinson's Jewish history and conducted research to analyze comedian Larry David through a religious lens.

Leah Soibel poses

Graduate Story: Leah Soibel ’00, Fuente Latina

Judaic studies major builds successful career in media, by forging her own path.

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