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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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Highlights From the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony

Dickinson welcomed the class of 2030 at Convocation, marking the start of the 2026-27 academic year and continuing the tradition of entering Old West through its historic doors.

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Tradition Lives Here

An exploration of the origins and evolution of Dickinson’s Old West traditions.

Students ascend the steps of Old West as part of Convocation. Photo by Dan Loh.

Badges of Belonging: Dickinson Begins New Tradition at 2025 Convocation

There's a new Dickinson tradition in town! Class pins, funded by an alum and received at Convocation, symbolize students' belonging at Dickinson and the lifelong connections they'll form.

Two-hundred Wheel and Chain alumnae and students gathered on campus in April to celebrate the society's centennial. Photo by Riley Heffron '26.

Celebrating a Century of Women's Leadership

Wheel and Chain's hundredth-anniversary weekend brought six generations of women leaders together to celebrate deep and lasting connections, a century of traditions and a highly successful year.

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Remembering Martin Luther King's 1961 Visit to Dickinson

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we take a moment to reflect on his historic 1961 visit to campus.

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