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Liam Alec Stenson Ortiz '19.

A Global Health Mission

At the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT and across the globe, Liam Alec Stenson Ortiz ’19 helps prepare for future pandemics, with a focus on the world's underserved communities.

three students pose in red chairs

Four Dickinsonians Awarded Fulbrights

The college's long history of Fulbright success continues as a recent graduate and three seniors receive grants for one of the world's most prestigious international exchange programs.

Sophia Perrone

Student Snapshot: Sofia Perrone ’25

With a double major in German and anthropology and coursework in health studies, Sofia Perrone is gearing up for a career that taps her interests in medical anthropology, global cultures and policy.

Supporting Service

Inspired by granddaughter Laney Herndon '22, Albert '60 and Virginia Alley established a program to make health-focused service trips available to students planning related careers.

Maeve Thistel

Student Snapshot: Maeve Thistel '24

Maeve Thistel ’24, an avid runner and anthropology major, has researched food insecurity and dietary diversity and plans a career in nutrition and integrative health.

Daniel Yamoah

Student Snapshot: Daniel Yamoah ’23

Meet Daniel Yamoah ’23, a multiple-scholarship awardee who's preparing for a career as a physician through student-faculty research and opportunities made possible by the Dickinson alumni network.

science research symposum 2022

Sharing Scientific Research—and Passion

Students present original scientific research on everything from the geoarchaeology of stone steps to the impact of climate change on snapping turtles.

Izzy Ferrazza

Student Snapshot: Izzy Ferrazza '24

Meet Izzy Ferrazza ’24, an anthropology major who values how her Dickinson professors are professors are "extremely passionate and dedicated to ... education."

Students who took part in Dickinson's spring 2022 Mosaic centering on death, dying and end-of-life care in the U.S. and the Netherlands.

Dickinson Students Research End-of-Life Care in Netherlands, U.S.

Eleven students researched end-of-life issues and care in the Netherlands during spring break. What they learned was surprising, and it may enhance their future lives and careers.

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