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Dickinson College Takes Top Spot in Comprehensive Sustainability Report

For the second consecutive year, Dickinson has earned the top position among baccalaureate institutions in the prestigious Sustainable Campus Index.

Emerlee Simons '24

Student Snapshot: Emerlee Simons ’24

Meet Emerlee Simons ’24, an All-American student-athlete, Baird Sustainability Fellow and Dialogues Across Differences student-coordinator.

Brian Ruszcyk '88

Carrying the Global Banner: Meet Brian Ruszczyk '88

Decades into a globe-trotting finance career, this alum pivoted to the alt-protein sector. He's passing along lessons learned to a Dickinson student.

Milo Newman-Lombardo

Student Snapshot: Milo Newman-Lombardo ’25

Meet Milo Newman-Lombardo '25 (philosophy), who plans a law career focusing on environmental activism and human rights.

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Dickinson's Farm Receives $20,000 Grant for Waste-to-Energy Project

The College Farm's new anaerobic digester is one of 23 grant-winning projects that address food waste prevention, reduction and recovery.

Sam Rose

Global Environmental Organization Honors Philanthropist Sam Rose ’58

Sam Rose '58, founder of Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism, received Earth Day Network's Climate Education Champion Award during a high-profile gala in D.C.

Associate Professor of German Antje Pfannkuchen delivers an introduction during a student presentation of original fieldwork conducted in Germany. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

Word on the Street: Students Conduct Sustainability Research in Germany

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s really fun.” Students conduct fieldwork in Germany as part of an innovative program on global sustainability and the transition to green energy.

Photo of Tara Houska standing in front of a body of water.

Environmental and Indigenous Rights Advocate to Receive Dickinson’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Tara Houska, a devoted environmental and Indigenous rights advocate, will be presented with Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for her environmental advocacy work.

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2023 Baird Sustainability Candidates Announced

Four juniors and a sophomore representing a broad range of academic interests selected for Baird Honors Practicum.

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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.

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Sustainability Expo 2023

The annual event is a fun and interactive opportunity to learn about how you can make a difference in the world by living a sustainable lifestyle.

Second Nature Resilience Badge

Dickinson College Joins Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Resilience Commitment

Dickinson has made a pledge to engage students, faculty, staff and members of nearby communities in learning about climate change risks and how to adapt to be more resilient.

Photo of Northside Ride bicyclists.

The Northside Ride: Dickinson and Carlisle Community Partner for Bike Event

Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join a community ride around Carlisle’s Northside neighborhood.

Audience members seated inside the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium during the International Climate Symposium.

Podcast: Inside Dickinson’s International Climate Symposium

We visit Dickinson’s recent International Climate Symposium, where hundreds of students engaged in meaningful sessions with world-class experts on climate science and policy.

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Biking at Dickinson Program Garners National Honors, Adds New Equipment

Dickinson's biking program again earned gold Bicycle Friendly University honors. Thanks to an alum's recent donation, we'll keep riding strong on campus and in the local community.

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