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Dickinson College Hosts Lithuanian Defense Minister to Highlight Historic Pennsylvania Security Ties

Dickinson hosted Lithuanian Minister of National Defence H.E. Robertas Kaunas on Friday, Sept. 25, to highlight the historic ties among Pennsylvania, Lithuania and transatlantic security.

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'I Truly Found My People Here'

Zahavah Sterling ’27 studies international studies and Spanish and builds community through Jewish life, environmental initiatives and global experiences in Spain and Argentina.

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Global Studies, Science & Education Majors Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

Global studies, science and education majors move on to begin graduate programs in law and diplomacy, sustainable engineering and security studies.

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Built for This

Franklyn Akabi-During ’28 is rewriting Dickinson’s record books—one race at a time.

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New Frontiers: Dickinson Students Tackle Global Megatrends at CSIS

A workshop at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, D.C., challenges students on the world’s most pressing issues.

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‘Endless Possibilities’: From the Mysteries of the Universe to the Written Word

International student Boriana Yotzova ’26 (chemistry, creative writing) published astrochemistry research, explored cosmetics chemistry and interned in a U.K. lab. Now she's ready to pursue a Ph.D.

Ten years after their graduation from Dickinson, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo 16 (left) and Madonna Enwe '16 reconnected on campus in July. Both aim to improve lives in Africa.

Separated by Oceans, United by Purpose and Passion

Two classmates, living on different continents, reconnected on campus. Both aim to improve lives in Africa-—one through economic development, the other, through health care and education.

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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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Four More Dickinsonians Earn Fulbright Awards

Three recent alumni and one alum administrator will travel to Europe through the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program.

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The Mission Shapes the Journey

Assistant Professor of International Studies Fatou Thioune helps students dive into issues that literally affect everyone.

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Jack Scantland ’28 Wins Dickinson’s Public Speaking Contest

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

Georgia Schaefer-Brown '25

Georgia Schaefer-Brown ’25 Awarded Esteemed Gaither Junior Fellowship

As a Gaither Junior Fellow, Georgia Schaefer-Brown '25 will work with senior researchers in the Africa program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Dickinson Hosts Conference on Household Economics in Developing Countries

Economists from the World Bank and universities across the country attend a two-day workshop organized by Dickinson's Department of Economics.

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No Limits

"Never underestimate yourself or the power of an optimistic attitude," says Damien Labrada '27, a student-athlete and international-studies major who's learning to lead.

Stephanie Teeuwen '20

Graduate Story: Stephanie Teeuwen '20

Is AI mostly disruptive or beneficial to society? We check in with Stephanie Teeuwen ’20, a specialist in prosocial AI governance and data policy at the World Economic Forum.

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