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Can Philosophy Help Save the World?

Professor of Philosophy Chauncey Maher talks plant minds, why Dickinson is where to go for philosophy and how the discipline can help save the world.

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Student Snapshot: Milo Newman-Lombardo ’25

Meet Milo Newman-Lombardo '25 (philosophy), who plans a law career focusing on environmental activism and human rights.

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Philosophy Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2023

Philosophy majors secure jobs in teaching and government and are accepted to graduate schools including RIT and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Holcombe Green and Jianan Yang pose together on campus

Lazard’s Holcombe Green '92 and Jianan Yang '13 Come to Dickinson to Recruit for Careers in Investment Banking

Two finance veterans with decades of experience between them return to campus to speak with students about opportunities at the storied firm.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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