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Alex Rojek 24 on the playing field.

Student Snapshot: Alexander Rojek '25

As a philosophy major, Alexander Rojek ’25 revels in life’s big questions. He puts what he's learning into action as a Community Engagement Fellow and tutor.

Amy Impellizzeri ’92

Amy Impellizzeri ’92 Pivots Away From the Law Into a Writing Career

The former English and philosophy major returns to campus Oct. 7 for a public discussion with President Jones.

erin lowe

Podcast: Erin Lowe ’23, Dickinson’s First Truman Scholar

In this podcast, we meet Erin Lowe ’23, the first Dickinsonian to earn a prestigious Truman Scholarship, which supports the next generation of public service leaders.

Amy McKiernan looks excited and astonished as she walks among graduates to accept an award at Commencement.

Dickinson Class of 2022 Selects Philosophy Professor to Receive Annual Award for Inspirational Teaching

Amy McKiernan, assistant professor of philosophy, has been named the 2022 recipient of Dickinson’s Constance & Rose Ganoe Memorial Award for Inspirational Teaching.

Bethany Petrunak '22 in her studio at Goodyear Gallery.

Student Snapshot: Bethany Petrunak '22

Meet Bethany Petrunak ’22, a double major in studio art and art history who co-curated two capstone exhibitions at Dickinson this year.

erin lowe

Erin Lowe ’23 Becomes Dickinson’s First Truman Scholarship Recipient

Since 1977, the award has recognized an elite group of future leaders dedicated to service.

Patricia Collins '71

Donor Profile: Patricia Collins '71

Patricia Collins '71's Dickinson education paved a path toward success in a variety of fields. Today, she continues to give back to the college to open paths for current and future Dickinsonians.

Nathaniel McCloud '22

Student Snapshot: Nathaniel McCloud ‘23

Learn why, for Nathaniel McCloud '23, conversations with faculty and peers have made studying philosophy and political science deeply enjoyable.

the streets of Oxford England

Two More Dickinsonians Admitted to Oxford University’s Mansfield Program

Continuing more than a decade of success with the program, two more Dickinson students will cross the pond in the fall to immerse themselves in Oxford's tutorial system.

Alison Bailey ’83

Dickinson College Philosophy Major Shares Her Passion for Philosophy While Tackling Social Issues

Former philosophy major Alison Bailey ’83 embraces her passion for philosophy as an author and professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Illinois State University.

Dylan Yang,

Student Snapshot: Dylan Yang ’23

It wasn’t easy to adjust to stay-at-home guidelines during the pandemic, but the rewards have been great, says philosophy major Dylan Yang ’23.

Old West

Dickinson Announces New Major in Data Analytics

Emerging from a winning Revolutionary Challenge proposal, the new major merges Dickinson’s liberal-arts foundation and its future-forward approach.

Wall Street bull statue. Andriy Blokhin / Adobe Stock.

Top 10 Tips for Getting a Job on Wall Street

Setting sights on Wall Street? Check out these tips from two Dickinson alumni pros at Lazard, a leading financial-advisory and asset-management firm.

Softball players with trophy

Red Devil Alumni Spotlight: Liz Barry '11

Now assistant district attorney in New York County, softball standout Liz Barry '11 looks back at her time at Dickinson.

Maizie Ober '21,

Student Snapshot: Maizie Ober '21

Find out how Dickinson helped Maizie Ober ’21 realize she could use philosophy as a tool for social change.

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