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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.

Dickinson College to Host AI Symposium

Dickinsonians use AI in innovative ways. These hands-on workshops and presentations will reveal the exciting projects afoot, best practices in AI use, and how you can harness these powerful tools.

Mermaid, Old West

A+ S&P Rating Highlights Dickinson's Financial Strength

S&P Global Ratings has once again given Dickinson an A+ rating and a "stable outlook."

The Carlisle Theatre's production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" was risky. A team of experts from Dickinson and the local community helped provide context for a nuanced, powerful performance. Photo courtesy of Myers Media.

Can you perform 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in 2024?

With guidance from Dickinson experts, a local theatre put on a powerful, nuanced production of a controversial classic play.

Matthew Harrington '25

The Dickinson Difference

After attending a large university and spending a gap year as an EMT, Matthew Harrington ’25 transferred to Dickinson. He found a good fit, a welcoming community and exceptional opportunities.

Joe O'Neill, senior director of visual media, displays his 2023 Emmy Award. Photo by Dan Loh.

And the Emmy Goes To ...

What’s the secret to an amazing Dickinson video? Ask Joe O’Neill, who earned his 10th Emmy for a video about an exciting College Farm project.

George Stroud

Dickinson Leader Joins Carlisle School Board

“Public education should not be a place where we restrict learning. We want to encourage students to love learning and seek out more information," says George Stroud, VP & dean of student life.

Anne Fisher-Henson '24 (left) presented research on the student-ambassador position during the 2023 CCLA Civic Engagement Celebration last spring. Above, she poses with former student-ambassador Jessie Hayes '22.

Bridging the Town-Gown Divide

Dickinson's student-ambassador position was created in 2003 to strengthen town-gown partnerships and deepen student involvement. Twenty years in, the newest ambassador shares the impactful results.

Tiara McKinney '25.

Student Snapshot: Tiara McKinney ’25

As a Community Engagement Fellow, Tiara McKinney ’25 helps local middle- and high-school students thrive. Her essay on being a Black international student was published in an anthology.

Harry Huy Do '24

Student Snapshot: Harry Huy Do ’24

"I like the small classes and the close-knit community," says economics major Harry Huy Do '24. "At Dickinson, professors are happy to talk."

Election video

Dickinsonians Cast Their Ballots on Election Day 2022

Volunteers welcome students to an on-campus polling site, and political science students conduct exit polling during Election Day 2022.

Ellie Pattillo

Student Snapshot: Ellie Pattillo ’23

"The faculty and staff here want us to succeed,” says Ellie Pattillo ’23, a psychology and women’s, gender & sexuality studies double major, who created a podcast while studying abroad.

art

An Autumn to Remember: Fall Arts Announced

Open your calendar app! You don’t want to miss the public arts events at Dickinson this fall.

Elsa Hritz '25. Photo credit: Cindy Strupp, Revelation Photography.

Student Snapshot: Elsa Hritz ’25

“I love the way Dickinson makes each student a priority,” says Elsa Hritz ’25, a scholarship awardee, math and data analytics double major, and a ballerina who’s learning to fly private planes.

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