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Prof. Sarah Sterner and students

Summer Research Project Maps Every Tree on Campus

Fieldwork gives Dickinson its first accurate tree census in 13 years—and a map anyone can carry.

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Dickinson Tops Comprehensive Sustainability Report Five Years Running

Dickinson College has—for the fifth consecutive year—earned the top position among baccalaureate institutions in the prestigious Sustainable Campus Index.

A student and staff member lead an educational tour of the Dickinson College Farm in July 2023. Students in any major can get involved in hands-on learning, research, internships and activities on the 87-acre property. Photo by Dan Loh.

The 87-Acre Classroom: Hands-on Lessons, Research Reap Big Rewards at Dickinson College Farm

Bucolic fields and barns are powerful learning spaces at the Dickinson College Farm. Students in any major can do hands-on lessons, research and internships, building skills for impactful careers.

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Students Help Community Navigate Data-Center Debate

Data-center development is accelerating across the country, including in Pennsylvania. Dickinson students are helping local residents to make sense of this complex and consequential issue.

An artist's rendering of the proposed renovations, transforming a century-old barn into a hub for year-round learning, research and connection at Dickinson's College Farm.

Where Learning is Always in Season: A New Era for Dickinson's College Farm

What if learning at Dickinson's College Farm had no off-season? The BarnLab project aims to transform this distinctive resource into a year-round hub for learning, research and connection.

The Dickinson College Farm at dusk / sunset.It is set up for the farm's summer music series concert.

Back by Popular Demand: College Farm Announces 2026 Outdoor Summer Music Lineup

The College Farm's Summer Music Series is back! Here's all you need to know to enjoy live music and farm-fresh food under the stars.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to Receive Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Marine biologist, policy expert, writer and teacher Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will receive the Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism at Dickinson College.

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Serving With Intention, Together

Valerie Larsen ’27 blends hands-on research, global studies and local action to help build close, resilient communities rooted in empathy and dignity.

EDF representatives hold a lecture with students

Rose-Walters Residency Sparks Mutual Inspiration in Environmental Leadership

Representatives from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) visit campus for a transformative three-day residency.

The Anita Tuvin Schlechter (ATS) Auditorium in autumn.

Dickinson to Host Panel on Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition

Dickinson will welcome leaders from Environmental Defense Fund for a public conversation, “Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition to Low-Carbon Solutions,” on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in ATS.

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Harvesting 'Community and Care'

Whether racing friends at Springfest, singing a cappella, studying global cultures or bonding at the College Farm, Natalia Donia '26 is grateful for the "community and care" she's found at Dickinson.

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Reduce, Reuse, RECOVER

Sustainability gets a new look, as Dickinson Outfitters partners with Recover, an organization whose mission is to reduce textile waste.

Comprehensive Sustainability Report Ranks Dickinson First Among Baccalaureate Institutions Four Years Running

Dickinson's sustainability achievements receive repeat recognition on Sustainable Campus Index.

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Dickinson Outfitters: A New Name and Vision for the Campus Store

Dickinson’s bookstore is now Dickinson Outfitters, reflecting a student-driven rebrand with a focus on sustainability, school spirit and community involvement.

Photo of a woman in a blue blazer and a man in a red academic robe holding a folio in front of a limestone building.

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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