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Jessica Edem '28 was crowned Miss Akwa Ibom USA 2024-25.

Student Promotes Health-Care Access Through Cultural Ambassadorship

As the reigning Miss Akwa Ibom USA, Jessica Edem '28 uses her platform to help improve health-care access in southeastern Nigeria.

Students pose for a photo in Ghana

Exploring Memory and Education in Ghana: The Atlantic Slave Trade Mosaic

An innovative global course brings students 'face-to-face' with history and 'adds another dimension to learning.'

The Anita Tuvin Schlechter (ATS) Auditorium in autumn.

Dickinson's Clarke Forum Announces October Lectures

October begins with a Dialogues Across Differences event featuring the CEO of BridgeUSA, Manu Meel, and continues with talks on the U.S. Black birthing crisis and Puerto Rico statehood.

Destiny McFalls '25 (Africana studies, educational studies) helped draft an application for Carlisle Borough's designation as a Bird Town.

Internship Spotlight: Destiny McFalls ’25

Destiny McFalls '25 helped draft a successful application for Carlisle to achieve Pa. "Bird Town" designation! Bird Towns commit to creating more environmentally healthy, bird-friendly communities.

Kiersten Khan '26

Finding Vibrant Community

"I couldn't ask for a better learning community," says Kiersten Kahn ’26, an English and Africana studies major and student leader who’s found like-minded friends and mentors on campus.

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.

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