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Students use ground-penetrating radar to learn about what lies beneath the ground at the Craig Family Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Yvette Davis.

Tracing the Journey to Freedom: Students Uncover Hidden History at Historical Black Cemetery

This long-hidden Black cemetery holds stories about slavery, freedom and family in 19th-century Pennsylvania. Student historical and scientific research helps bring those stories to light.

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‘Do the Hard Things': One Student's Recipe for Creating a Better World

Alyssa Daly '27 is driven by a commitment to “leave everything better than you found it.” After Dickinson, she aims to help better the world through youth advocacy and education reform.

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Learning to Empower Others Through Education

Indra Sokhomsan ’26 has volunteered in Guatemala, studied in Prague and presented research on the experiences of Black educators. Through an internship, he helps local students aim for bright futures.

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Dickinson to Host Lecture on Love, Joy and Culturally Responsive Education

On Nov. 5, Bettina L. Love will present a lecture on the importance of loving, joyful and culturally responsive education.

Four years after his college graduation, Max Rios '21 returned to campus to discuss AI's evolving role in education and pathways to high-tech careers. Photo by Dan Loh.

AI in Education: Coding the Future With Google’s Max Rios '21

How is AI reshaping education? Google's Max Rios '21 shares insights on the promise and pitfalls—and inspires conversation among future tech innovators.

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Growing by Doing: First Year of College Brings Opportunity, Success

"It takes a village, and Dickinson’s is strong and welcoming,” says Jack Scantland ’28, whose first year brought opportunities to lead, learn and grow.

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Sprinting Toward Success, On and Off the Track

For track standout Erin Olsavsky ’26 (educational studies, Italian studies), sprinting wasn’t always part of the plan.

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.'

Dickinson College's campus in autumn.

Dickinson Named Top Contributor to Teach for America

Dickinsonians are difference-makers! The college was again named a top-10 college for the number of grads who enter the prestigious Teach for America corps.

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First Inclusive and IDEAL Innovation Grants Awarded

Grants encourage faculty to find innovative ways to enhance equity and inclusion in class and on campus.

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.

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Educational Studies Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Educational studies majors secure jobs at New York City Autism Charter School and Pennsylvania College Advising Corps.

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.

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