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Environmental Defense Fund Receives Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

The annual prize is awarded to individuals or organizations significantly impacting responsible action for the planet and its people.

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Music Under the Stars: Dickinson College Farm to Launch Summer Concert Series

Good eats and fun beats under starry summer skies? Yes, please! Join us Friday evenings at the Dickinson College Farm for a new summer music series that’s BYOB, zero waste and tons of fun.

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From Move-Out to Meaning: Dickinson’s 2025 Green Move-Out and U-Turn Sale

Student-led initiatives divert thousands of pounds of usable items from landfills, channeling end-of-year donations into environmental good and community benefit.

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Building Community Through Bicycling With Dickinson's Annual Northside Ride

Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join a community ride through Carlisle’s Northside neighborhood on Saturday, April 12.

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Beloved Biology Professor Tiffany Frey to Deliver Dickinson Commencement Address

Dickinson will celebrate the class of 2025 and other accomplished members of its community during Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 18.

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ALLARM Names G. Lane Whigham as New Director

“I’m looking forward to joining a truly great team and a program with nearly 40 years of water-quality monitoring experience."

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Dickinson Among Founders of Academic Alliance to Support U.S. Climate Scientists

New alliance to support nominations of U.S.-based scientists and other experts for the latest UN IPCC report.

As part of an intro-level class, first-years Thomas Baldini and Sylvie Duthoy published op-eds on the effects of climate change within their own communities. Photo by Dan Loh.

Sounding a Call: Students Publish Op-Eds on Environmental Issues

"Even in their first semester of college, they have a voice ... and can be part of a broader conversation." Through an intro-level class, students wrote and published op-eds on environmental issues.

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Renowned Climate Scientist Meets With Students to Help Them Combat Climate Change

Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy, visits campus as the 2024 recipient of the Sam Rose '58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism.

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Dickinson College Research Finds Oxidation in Glacial Rivers and Lakes Could Mitigate Methane Emissions

A new study suggests glacial rivers and lakes may play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Atmospheric Scientist Katharine Hayhoe to Discuss Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change

Award-winning atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe will discuss how to build hope in the face of the devastating impacts of climate change during a special event at Dickinson College.

Life Waste: A Biogas Musical will be performed Oct. 4 and 5 at the Dickinson College Farm at 7 p.m. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Life Waste: A Punk-Folk-Rock Musical About ... Biogas?

What happens when students and faculty collaborate with local farmers, musicians, scientists, activists and others on a punk-folk-rock musical about sustainable energy? You're invited to find out!

Wood-fired pizza and scratch-made, organic soup are now available at the Devils Den! Photo by Dan Loh.

Pizza Perfection: Devil's Den Debuts Delectable Dish

Craving the College Farm's wood-fired pizza and made-from-scratch soup? So are we! Now you can indulge in these mouthwatering treats without setting foot off campus.

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Comprehensive Sustainability Report Ranks Dickinson First Among Baccalaureate Institutions for Third Straight Year

For three years in a row, Dickinson College has earned the top position among baccalaureate institutions in the prestigious Sustainable Campus Index.

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Dickinson Farm's Matt Steiman Honored With Sustainability Lifetime Achievement Award

The award honors a career dedicated to environmental practices and sustainable stewardship.

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