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Lauren Ashley Smith '06 (left), Brooke Helburn and their two dogs. Photo by Charlie Nunn.

Rising to the Challenge

"My hope was that by showing how invested i am in this work, fellow alumni would be inspired to be invested too.” Learn why Lauren Ashely Smith '06 and Brooke Helburn spurred nearly $30K in DEI gifts.

Abby Foster '26

Finding Belonging and Paying it Forward

"The college’s dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure my success has made a profound impact on me.” Meet Abigail Foster ’26.

Portrait of Eddie Glaude, Jr., leaning on a wooden door.

Dickinson Black History Month Keynote Focuses on ‘The Ethics of Anti-Racism’

One of the nation’s most prominent scholars, Eddie Glaude, Jr., will deliver Dickinson’s Black History Month Keynote, “The Ethics of Anti-Racism.”

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Beyond the Echo Chamber: Inside Dickinson's First Dialogues Across Differences Class

“Even if it gets a little heated, there’s a very strong sense of respect.” Class, and initiative, creates an atmosphere of trust that makes it possible to share differing viewpoints.

Sebastian Valdez '26

Depth, Breadth and Belonging

“My goal is to return to my home country and share the knowledge and expertise I have gained." Meet Sebastian Valdez '26, an accomplished soccer player and aspiring civil engineer.

Christopher Jackson

Presidential Address: 'Hamilton' Star Christopher Jackson to Visit Dickinson

Celebrated performer/composer Christopher Jackson, best known as George Washington in the Broadway and Disney+ hit 'Hamilton,' comes to campus Nov. 2 to deliver annual Poitras-Gleim lecture.

Imani Winds

High-Impact Residency Amplifies Underheard Voices

The works of underrepresented artists and composers command center stage this fall through a high-impact residency with Imani Winds.

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It’s On Us to Host Regional Student Summit at Dickinson College 

Dickinson will host the It’s On Us Regional Student Summit on campus violence prevention Saturday, Sept. 23.

Rohan Sen on campus

Rohan Sen ’08

"I think giving in any form has exponential effects." Meet Rohan Sen '08.

The Dickinson arch. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson Unveils Inclusive Language Style Guide, Diversity Calendar

Dickinson's new Inclusive Language Style Guide and Diversity Calendar help students, faculty and staff learn to communicate, learn and gather together in ways that build community and signal respect.

Photo of John MacCormick leaning against a column outdoors.

I Unintentionally Created a Biased AI Algorithm 25 Years Ago—Tech Companies Are Still Making the Same Mistake

Professor of Computer Science John MacCormick examines how his unintentional creation of a biased algorithm reveals important lessons as AI becomes more influential.

Janel Pineda '18

Janel Pineda '18 Awarded Prestigious New Americans Fellowship

A published poet and daughter of El Salvadoran war refugees, Janel Pineda '18 is pursuing a Ph.D. at UCLA and aspires to bring healing and community to migrant families through the arts.

Dickinson's global sign post stands in front of Old West.

Dickinson Wins Award for Advancing Sustainability through Education Abroad

The Forum on Education Abroad has named Dickinson the 2022 recipient of the Award for Advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Education Abroad.

Tony Boston, Dickinson's inaugural chief diversity officer, discusses his path to Dickinson, the good work under way and more.

Podcast: Tony Boston, Dickinson’s Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer

In this episode, we talk with Tony Boston, Dickinson’s inaugural chief diversity officer, and learn why he says, “Diversity, equity and inclusion work is for everyone.”

Working with faculty, staff and alumnae, student-leaders powered the 2023 Women of Color Summit.

Students Present 2023 Women of Color Summit

The 2023 Women of Color Summit brought Dickinson women of color together to learn, share and connect. It also included Ally Day events, open to all Dickinsonians.

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