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Life at Dickinson's College Farm

Students find an array of opportunities on the 80 acres that make up Dickinson's organic farm.

Dickinson's College Farm has long been a shining example of sustainability and agriculture education. Recently, they took strides to reduce carbon emissions on the farm by utilizing solar power.

Dickinson's College Farm Develops Solar-Powered Truck and Bicycle

Dickinson's College Farm has long been a shining example of sustainability and agricultural education. Recently, they took strides to reduce carbon emissions on the farm by utilizing solar power.

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Student Snapshot: Kendra Beaver ’20

As a waste-minimization intern through Dickinson’s Center for Sustainability Education, Kendra Beaver ’20 has learned about sustainability while making an impact.

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Dickinsonians Win 2020 Statewide Campus Sustainability Champion Awards

Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium honors Dickinson administrator and student for active, meaningful sustainability efforts.

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Online Teach-in Marks 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Virtual sessions on sustainability aim to educate and mobilize the Dickinson community.

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Dickinson College to Host Virtual Panel on Pandemic’s Impact on Sustainability

Dickinson will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with virtual teach-in sessions on April 21 & 22.

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Dickinson College Sustainability Expert Featured in People Magazine

Neil Leary, director of the Center for Sustainability Education, has landed three tips in People magazine's upcoming list of "50 things you should know and do to help the planet."

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Dickinson College Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Dickinson College is the first higher education institution in Pennsylvania—and one of the first in the country—to achieve carbon neutrality.

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Dickinson Reaches Its 2020 Carbon Neutrality Goal

As one of the first 10 U.S. colleges or universities to produce zero net emissions of greenhouse gases, Dickinson leads the way.

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EcoChallenge 2020 Kicks Off

The annual sustainability-focused competition moves online this year, and it's open for entries.

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Dickinson College Part of Unprecedented Renewable Energy Purchase

Dickinson is partnering with three schools to purchase the largest amount of solar power by any higher education institutions nationally.

Cameron Kerr '09, a veteran and amputee, displays a Dickinson banner at the South Pole’s Amundsen-Scott Research Station.

Veteran and Dickinson College Alumnus Treks in Antarctica for the Common Good

Cameron Kerr '09 takes on an eight-day trek in Antarctica to raise awareness about conservation and wounded veterans.

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Dickinson College and Carlisle Team Up to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Dickinson students help measure greenhouse gas emissions for a study that will form the basis of a local climate action plan.

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Student Snapshot: Larissa Babicz ’20

Meet Larissa Babicz ’20, a bio major, birder, dog trainer and wildlife artist who researches the effects of climate change on birds in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

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Dickinsonians Lead the (Water) Way

Dickinson's ALLARM and its students make a difference in Pennsylvania and across the country.

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