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Innovation Competition 2026: What Matters to Students Today?

Dickinson's Innovation Competition returned this spring with eight finalist teams competing across two tracks—Build It and Change It.

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Environmental Studies & Environmental Science Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

Environmental science majors secure jobs in education and conservation and will pursue graduate studies in urban planning and sustainable engineering.

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German Artists Join Forces, Create Science-Informed Art

Through separate residencies, Heike Liss and Barbara Karsch-Chaïeb bring a fusion of cultures, ecology, anthropology and art forms to campus.

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Trevor Richwine '26 Wins Back-to-Back NCAA Indoor 800-Meter Titles

Trevor Richwine '26 has claimed his second NCAA Division III national championship in the 800-meter run.

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Serving With Intention, Together

Valerie Larsen ’27 blends hands-on research, global studies and local action to help build close, resilient communities rooted in empathy and dignity.

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Into the Dark: Students Experience the Arctic Through Art and Science

An 11-day journey to Norway's High Arctic through Dickinson's Global Mosaic program offers lessons no classroom could.

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Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: Access to Affordable Clean Energy

Student-faculty environmental studies project looks at making climate programs affordable for all.

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Dickinson Partnership with University of Maine Opens Doors to Global Policy Careers

SPIA graduate partnership program offers Dickinsonians an accelerated, affordable path to a master's degree—and a tight-knit network that lasts.

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Focused on Supporting Communities

Eva Hanlin ’27 (political science, environmental studies) wants to see communities grow stronger and healthier. An internship at the PA Dept. of Agriculture showed one way governments can help.

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2025 Ethics Symposium Explores the Meaning and Value of Empathy

Steve Smith ’92, president and CEO of L.L.Bean, visits campus as the Burgess Institute's executive in residence and Ethics Symposium's keynote speaker.

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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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Making Science Accessible

"Working alongside volunteers who care about the health of their local waterways brings me joy, and knowing I’m making a difference is gratifying." Meet Max Carfrey '26.

At left, Max Carfrey '27 (environmental studies) sets up cameras in a cow barn to observe bovine behavior. At right, Molly Butts '27 (biology) cares for wildlife at a conservation center.

Challenging, Fulfilling and Focused on Making a Difference

“It was challenging and fulfilling, and it cemented my passion for work in the environmental field." Students explored sustainability-focused careers through rigorous and enlightening internships.

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Racing Into the Record Books

Trevor Richwine ’26 caps a standout season with a national 800-meter crown and All-America honors.

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Pursuing a Healthier World

"I love studying environmental science in a community that truly cares about it." Lila Brown ’26 is a standout athlete and aspiring doctor who's passionate about medicine and environmental health.

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