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Alex Carbone '27 at an archaeological dig in Peru.

Digging Into Science and Culture

“I love how hands-on each of my courses have been.” Meet Alex Carbone ’27 (archaeology, anthropology), who dug into an archaeological dig at a cemetery in Peru.

Student-actors performing in the original play "Hidden Stories," lift intriguing objects out of a trunk.

Mermaid Players Find Magic in Hidden Treasures

Forgotten objects in an attic spark memories and magic in the Mermaid Players’ fall play. 'Hidden Stories' runs Friday, Oct. 31, to Sunday, Nov. 2.

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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.

Faith McGauley Whitman ’90 treated the students to a group dinner. She noted that the students "are clearly embracing life and work in London,”

London Internships Open Doors for Dickinson Students

Students completing high-skill internships in the bustling U.K. capital receive a warm welcome from alumni in Dickinson's robust global network.

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Seeds of the Past: Archaeobotany at the DEAL Lab

Summer internship explores how food shines a light on people of the past.

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Anthropology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Anthropology majors accepted to London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Maryland University for Integrative Health.

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The Dad Effect: Fatherhood as Inspiration for Improved Diabetes Care

New student-faculty research on how the obligations of fatherhood helped men manage diabetes could help medical providers nudge male patients toward better health.

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Indiana Jones & the Temple of Beer and Hallucinogens

Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology Matthew Biwer discusses the nature of archaeology and his and his students' role in unearthing the past.

Anthropologist A.J. Wildey '13 is the founder and co-owner of El Cacaotal, a fair-trade, artisanal-chocolate shop/education center/tasting room/cafe in Peru that attracts visitors from around the world. Photo courtesy of Wildey.

Changing the World ... With Chocolate

There's a craft chocolate boom in Peru, and anthropologist A.J. Wildey '13 plays a delectable part. Lonely Planet named her fair trade chocolate "library" a top 10 destination in the nation.

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Student Snapshot: Nora Stocovaz ’25

“Just try new things—even if it is scary!” That bravery has served Nora Stocovaz ’25 well, as chief of staff of Student Senate who performed fieldwork in Greece.

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NEH and MLA Recognize Associate Professor of Spanish Mariana Past

With a fellowship grant and an honorable mention, national organizations highlight scholarly edition and translation work.

Elliott Barr '23

Student Snapshot: Elliot Barr ’23

Meet Elliot Barr ’23, a club-sports player who served a sports-marketing internship in London and studied abroad in Toulouse.

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