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Griffith Fund in Action: From Broadway to Prison Cells, Students Learn Beyond the Classroom

Find out how this endowed initiative fuels experiential excursions that bring coursework to life in unexpected ways.

Claire Choplick ’26 poses after the 2023 Convocation ceremony, when she was named the recipient of the George Shuman Jr. and Mary Louise D’olier Shuman Award Prize.

Tackling Cancer and Food Insecurity

Claire Choplick ’26 is a student-researcher in Mike Roberts’ cancer-research lab. She's also learning to address food insecurity by interning at a food bank in Carlisle.

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Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: Sociology & the Teacher Shortage

A Dickinson sociology project looks at the teacher-shortage crisis through the lens of a Virginia school.

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Internships Light Pathways Toward Nonprofit, Advocacy, Education Careers

“Internships hold such power, meaning and learning potential." Learn how students connected classroom learning with social-impact work through inspiring summer internships.

Kat Johnson '25

Envisioning Healthy, Sustainable Communities

Thanks to the class that spurred her passion, the service trips that reinforced it and the internships that sharpened her skills, Kat Johnson ’25 is ready for an impactful career in public health.

Emma Ulrich

Thoughtful Exploration

Meet Weiss Prize recipient Emma Ulrich '25, and discover her recipe for crafting a meaning-filled and creative life.

Sierra Phillipson '27

Mindful Pursuits

"There's so much to learn about how the brain works. I'm excited for the future of science.” Meet Sierra Phillipson ’27, a Kansas native who plans a career in neurosurgery.

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Dickinson Votes: Empowering Student Voices in 2024

The annual and ongoing initiative sets the tone for the importance of students getting involved with elections.

A photomontage of Renee Cramer seated inside a building and Keri Blakinger seated outdoors in front of a brick wall.

Dickinson College to Host Conversation on Mass Incarceration

Keri Blakinger, investigative journalist and author, will discuss her memoir and her work as a reporter covering mass incarceration in a conversation with Renée Cramer, Dickinson College’s provost.

From Mosaics to mentorships, the Children's Center to Carlisle Indian School research and beyond, Professor Susan Rose '77 has made indelible marks on her alma mater. Photo by Dan Loh.

A Deep and Global Legacy: Celebrating Susan Rose '77

“Professor Rose has built a legacy on a global scale." Professor of Sociology Susan Rose '77 has sparked and led innovative programs for nearly 40 years. A new prize in her honor celebrates her work.

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