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Government, Military & Public Policy Internship Spotlights

Dickinson students discuss their internship experiences with Keep Our Republic, the U.S. Army War College and the Pennsylvania state government.

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Dickinson Defines Five Core Values Through Campuswide Initiative

The college's historic emphasis on character is translated into a contemporary framework.

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Question and See Beyond the Current Paradigm

"So much of what we experience in our daily lives is difficult to understand and express." And then philosophy enters the chat.

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Humanities, Arts & Culture Majors Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

Graduating humanities, arts and culture majors to move on to careers in education and begin graduate school at Rutgers University and University College London.

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All Roads Lead to Opportunity

From welding, research and cosplay to an internship in nonprofits and graphic design, Cody Harper ’27 (art & art history, philosophy) pursues interests that build diverse connections and skills.

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Our Political Opponents Aren’t So Stupid or Monstrous After All

Associate Professor of Philosophy Jim Sias helps his students look to the discipline to parse good and evil, political positioning and virtue and vice.

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Reason and Rhythm: A Philosophy of Sound

“At Dickinson, I’m encouraged to think analytically and critically,” says Eric Han '28 (music, philosophy), a student-composer from Seoul. “I believe this is what true education should be like.”

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Investing in the Future: Donors Fund Immersive Career-Building Program

Thirteen Dickinson students will take part in an immersive career-readiness program this summer, thanks to a big assist from two anonymous donors.

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Madison Hensley '26 Wins Dickinson’s Public Speaking Contest

Student competitors reflect on who changed them—and prove that public speaking is a skill worth cultivating.

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Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: Philosophy & Micromanagement

Dickinson philosophy research looks at the moral harms of micromanagement.

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Not Your Grandma’s Fairy Tale: Dickinson Dives Into the Woods

What happens after "happily ever after"? Maybe it's not what you think! This beloved musical takes a darkly funny look at fairy tales and the ethical questions they raise.

Co-taught by alum Gene Assaf (far left) and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Emily Kelahan (far right), the class includes guest-lectures by leaders from across a spectrum of industries. Photo by Dan Loh.

Preparing Students for Lifelong Meaning, Success

A new course, co-taught by an alum and professor, helps students develop the practical skills, personal insights and connections to help them create lifelong satisfaction and success.

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Philosophy in Action

"It's extremely humbling, but it catalyzes me to think, question and expand." Philosophy major Olivia Whittaker ’28 values the way her philosophy courses continuously challenge her.

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2025 Ethics Symposium Explores the Meaning and Value of Empathy

Steve Smith ’92, president and CEO of L.L.Bean, visits campus as the Burgess Institute's executive in residence and Ethics Symposium's keynote speaker.

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Dickinson’s Core Values Project Takes Flight

The community-wide initiative seeks to define who we are—and who we will be.

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