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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.

Jack Scantland

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.

General campus spring

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.

Professor Fatou thioune sits on steps.

The Mission Shapes the Journey

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

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.

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.

The workshops is underway

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.

Damien Labrada

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.

Dickinson's four 2024 Mansfield Oxford students

Four Dickinson Students Admitted to Oxford University's Mansfield College

Dickinson is pleased to announce that four members of the class of 2026 have been accepted into the prestigious Visiting Student Programme at Oxford University’s Mansfield College.

Andrew Hyde '81

Graduate Story: Andrew Hyde '81, The Stimson Center

Andrew Hyde ’81 pioneered the use of pre-AI and AI technologies in diplomacy and national and global policy. Discover his journey from an undergrad to a high-level expert and thought leader.

Dickinson College's campus in autumn.

International Studies Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

International studies major secure jobs at Moody's Analytics and Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Students pose with Professor Shamma Alam

Student-Faculty Research Dives Into Local Businesses and Post-COVID Challenges

A Dickinson-Carlisle research project sends students into the community to learn about business issues and the people experiencing them.

the building Old West

Understanding the Israel-Gaza War: Dickinson to Host Teach-In and Workshop

Attendees can also register to participate in a companion workshop on information and media literacy in times of conflict.

Myra Naqvi '25

Student Snapshot: Myra Naqvi ’25

“Dickinson has inspired, motivated and challenged me to be the best version of myself,” says Myra Naqvi '25, an award-winning runner and ROTC member who researched the Russia-Ukraine war.

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