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Sofia poses in front of window mural reading "Our humanity and dignity are worth fighting for."

Internship Spotlight: Sofia Getoff-Scanlon ’26

An internship with the Bronx Defenders taught Sofia Getoff-Scanlon ’26 how legal advocacy can improve lives in vulnerable communities.

Kayla poses in front of Drexel University sciences building.

Internship Spotlight: Kayla Slomeana ’26

Kayla Slomeana ’26 explores multiple areas of neuroscience research and discovery through her internship at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Megan Cravinho '25

Student Conducts Cancer Research Through Harvard/MIT Summer Program

Megan Cravinho '25 is focused on the fight against cancer, conducting research at the Dana-Farber Institute as part of a high-level MD/Ph.D. program.

Sarah Warden ice skates

Graduate Story: Sarah Warden '98, Imagica of Boston

Performing nationally and internationally, former Spanish major Sarah Warden '98 shares her love of ice skating as a performer with Imagica of Boston.

student winners of the research and writing awards

Dickinson Celebrates Outstanding Research & Writing

Dickinson honors the winners of its annual FYS Excellence in Writing Award, the Prize for Excellence in First Year Research and the Research Prize for Sophomores or Juniors.

Emerlee Simons '24

Student Snapshot: Emerlee Simons ’24

Meet Emerlee Simons ’24, an All-American student-athlete, Baird Sustainability Fellow and Dialogues Across Differences student-coordinator.

Anthropologist A.J. Wildey '13 is the founder and co-owner of El Cacaotal, a fair-trade, artisanal-chocolate shop/education center/tasting room/cafe in Peru that attracts visitors from around the world. Photo courtesy of Wildey.

Changing the World ... With Chocolate

There's a craft chocolate boom in Peru, and anthropologist A.J. Wildey '13 plays a delectable part. Lonely Planet named her fair trade chocolate "library" a top 10 destination in the nation.

Brian Ruszcyk '88

Carrying the Global Banner: Meet Brian Ruszczyk '88

Decades into a globe-trotting finance career, this alum pivoted to the alt-protein sector. He's passing along lessons learned to a Dickinson student.

mariana past poses outside

NEH and MLA Recognize Associate Professor of Spanish Mariana Past

With a fellowship grant and an honorable mention, national organizations highlight scholarly edition and translation work.

A Dickinson banner attached to a lightpost.

Supporting Digital Health Innovation

Former law & policy and Spanish major Vick Morris Tankle ’11, partner at Reed Smith LLP, supports her clients in navigating the intersection of health care and technology.

Maddy Hull

Exceptional Global Adventures

Before being named a Fulbright ETA, Maddy Hull ’24 (anthropology, Spanish) researched ancient skeletal remains and interned in Indiana’s Department of Historical Preservation and Archaeology.

Christian Gonzalez '24

Student Snapshot: Christian Gonzalez ’24

Meet Christian Gonzalez '24, a computer science major who interned with the College Farm to help develop a website that helps farms earn organic certification.

Maria Smith '22 presents original research at a national conference in Baltimore, Md.

Student Snapshot: Maria Smith '22

From presenting original research at a national convention to mentoring first-generation students and studying abroad in Malaga, Spain, Maria Smith ’22 has made the most of her Dickinson experience.

Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio

Global Experience Prepares Dickinson Alumna for Successful Legal Career

Former Spanish major Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio ’82 credits her study abroad experience with preparing her for the position of first female president judge in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Old West fall

Spanish Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2022

See what graduating seniors are doing with their Spanish degrees.

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