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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.

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.

Max Carfrey '26

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.

Lila Brown

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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Trevor Richwine '26 Races Into the Record Books With NCAA Title

The junior caps off a standout season with the national 800-meter crown and All-American honors.

Jack Scantland at the podium

Jack Scantland ’28 Wins Dickinson’s Public Speaking Contest

The first-year student takes the top prize with powerful reflection on linguistic diversity.

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Environmental Studies & Environmental Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Environmental science majors secure jobs in education, conservation and finance, and move on to grad schools.

Lucy Stott

Raising the Roof on Sustainability Research

Researching and analyzing Tome’s green roof, Lucy Stott ’25 learned the value of interdisciplinary problem-solving and sharpened vital skills for a change-making career.

As part of an intro-level class, first-years Thomas Baldini and Sylvie Duthoy published op-eds on the effects of climate change within their own communities. Photo by Dan Loh.

Sounding a Call: Students Publish Op-Eds on Environmental Issues

"Even in their first semester of college, they have a voice ... and can be part of a broader conversation." Through an intro-level class, students wrote and published op-eds on environmental issues.

Kat Johnson '25

Envisioning Healthy, Sustainable Communities

Thanks to the class that spurred her passion, the service trips that reinforced it and the internships that sharpened her skills, Kat Johnson ’25 is ready for an impactful career in public health.

Dinela Dedic '27

Finding and Creating Community

Meet Dinela Dedic ’27, an environmental studies major also studying art and food studies, who’s dedicated to giving back to the campus and Carlisle communities.

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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.

Dickinson College researchers travel in a small boat on an Icelandic lake.

Dickinson College Research Finds Oxidation in Glacial Rivers and Lakes Could Mitigate Methane Emissions

A new study suggests glacial rivers and lakes may play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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