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Riding Together Through Teamwork, Competition and Community

Dickinson’s equestrian team builds friendship, skill and community through riding.

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Data-Driven Learning in Action

Students take data analysis into the Dickinson community and beyond.

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Curiosity in Action: Diving Deep into the Natural World

"As a biology major, I can explore ecosystems, study organisms and contribute to solutions to environmental challenges.” Meet Konoka Uematsu ’26.

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Real-World Impact: Dickinson Students’ Healthcare Internships

Discover how Dickinson students are gaining hands-on experience and advancing their medical and research careers through diverse healthcare internships across leading institutions.

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Dickinson Showcases Microscope Legacy With State-of-the-Art Upgrade, Research Project

Students connect centuries of science education by pairing historical instruments with the college’s new confocal microscope.

Ryan Adler '25

Supported & Empowered

At Dickinson, Ryan Adler ’27 found more than a major—she found community, support and hands-on experiences that shaped her path and helped her thrive.

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Biology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Biology majors head off to medical school, Ph. D. programs, jobs with the Smithsonian and more.

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Dickinson Students Present at World’s Leading Cancer Research Conference

Joining 21,000 global participants, members of Professor of Biology Mike Roberts' cancer lab explore the latest advances in cancer science, bioinformatics and drug discovery.

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Dickinson Research Takes Spotlight on NBC’s New Show ‘The Americas’

The series, narrated by Tom Hanks, will feature Professor of Biology Scott Boback's rattlesnake research in the March 2 episode, 'The Wild West.'

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 study anatomical drawings prior to visiting Dickinson's cadaver room. Photo by Dan Loh.

Anatomy of Learning: Students Merge Art and Science in Innovative Course

Humanities and science students recently visited Dickinson's "cadaver room" together. Their aim: To learn a memorable lesson about connections between science and art.

Run for Steph has brought Dickinsonians and Dickinson families together every Homecoming & Family Weekend during the past 20 years. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

Running Strong Together: Run for Steph Continues to Inspire

“While Stephanie’s intended career in nursing was not realized, her story has undoubtedly saved lives.” Learn the origins of Dickinson's Run for Steph tradition and the alumna who inspired it all.

Liv Turtoro '26

‘Make Yourself Proud’

"I'm so lucky to have these opportunities ... I'm living the dream." Liv Turtoro '26 is a biology major, sports medicine assistant and dancer who's currently studying abroad in New Zealand.

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Turtle Tracking: Dickinson Students Dive Into Conservation Science

Dickinson students ventured to the Huntsdale Fish Hatchery to study turtle populations.

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Project RattleCam: Livestream of a Roiling Rattlesnake Den

Professor of Biology Scott Boback remotely studies rattlesnake sites in California and Colorado, sharing the experience with the world.

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