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Ella Layton '26

Sparking Conversations

“I’ve gotten to meet artists, veterans, scientists and academics who have done great work in the world.” Ella Layton ’26 makes a mark as a Clarke Forum and Trout intern.

Trout Gallery interns Ella Layton '26 (left) and Kiersten Kahn ‘26 are helping to plan and present special events to share the exhibition with the campus and local communities. Photo by Dan Loh.

Celebrating Black Brilliance

The Trout Gallery celebrates the legacy of trailblazing Black artists with a vibrant exhibition and fun interactive programs for the campus and local communities.

Portrait of Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, wearing a blue top and a pink scarf, standing in an African village.

Dickinson to Host Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

Nyirumbe will deliver lecture addressing the effects of gender-based violence and how to find hope.

Lily Eidelberg

New Graduate Spotlight: Lilly Eidelberg ’23

Through a study-abroad internship, Lilly Eidelberg ’23, helped fight for the rights of marginalized South Africans.

Third Coast Percussion performs live music for a dance class at Dickinson. Photo by Dan Loh.

Recent Arts Residencies Explore Potent Themes Through Sight and Sound

In recent weeks, Dickinson has welcomed visiting artists to campus to serve impactful residencies. Here's why that's so important for our arts students and for the whole college community.

Destiny McFalls '25. Photo by Dan Loh.

Student Snapshot: Destiny McFalls ‘25

"We should constantly work to better our world," says Destiny McFalls '25, who researched Black identity and activism at Dickinson and recently presented her findings.

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