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Lights, Camera, Action! Students Take on Competitive Arts, Media, Communications Internships

Impactful internships in the arts, media and communications opened up possibilities for students majoring in music, art history, international business & management and Chinese.

Jen Blyth and James Martin on stage together

Dickinson Music Professors Headline Recital at American Philosophical Society

Professor of Music Jennifer Blyth and Associate Professor of Music James Martin take center stage as pianist and baritone in a special recital.

Faith McGauley Whitman ’90 treated the students to a group dinner. She noted that the students "are clearly embracing life and work in London,”

London Internships Open Doors for Dickinson Students

Students completing high-skill internships in the bustling U.K. capital receive a warm welcome from alumni in Dickinson's robust global network.

Image: Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke [Crow]), The Last Thanks, 2006, archival pigment print, 24 x 36 in. Forge Project Collection, traditional lands of the Moh-He-Con-Nuck. Copyright Wendy Red Star.

Fall 2025 Calendar of Arts

Our fall arts lineup includes a whimsical trip to the attic, boundary-bending dance, acclaimed Indigenous art, music inspired by protests, a Pan-African flute, an augmented film screening and more.

The Anita Tuvin Schlechter (ATS) Auditorium in autumn.

Neuroscience, Activism & Interspecies Music

The Clarke Forum’s September events feature discussions on the neuroscience of music, the science of addiction, how to mobilize against gun violence and U.S. China relations.

Headphones are provided to listen to Zuzu Black's original compositions. Photo provided by The Trout Gallery.

The Art of Listening Deeply

A new exhibition incorporates aural elements, including music composed by a student to accompany specific works of art.

Jennifer Blyth and Andy Bale in Rubendall Recital Hall, where the score for the documentary was recorded. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson College to Screen Award-Winning Documentary With Live Soundtrack

Dickinson will present a special screening of the powerful documentary "A Return Home," featuring a live soundtrack performance by Professor of Music Jennifer Blyth. The film earned 12 awards so far.

Anna Choudary '25 performs during the 2024 Concerto Competition.

Healthy & Tuneful Pursuits

Blending a psychology major with a minor in music, Anna Choudary '25 explores behavioral health through research and campus leadership and nurtures a passion for vocal performance.

Zuzu Black '25 at the piano

Her House Has a Name: Meet the 2025 Weiss Prize-winner

“It’s been so rewarding to see a community come together over something I wrote.” Meet student-composer Zuzu Black ’25, recipient of the 2025 Weiss Prize for the Creative Arts.

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Creativity in Bloom: Dickinson Announces Spring Arts Events

From students to luminaries, we're highlighting work by Dickinsonians and guests at various stages of creative careers. Learn more about the can't-miss public arts events in store.

Cellist Hanna Rumora and violinist Magnolia Rohrer of Hub New Music Ensemble cheer on students' performances during a strings masterclass in Rubendall Recital Hall. Photo by Dan Loh.

Acclaimed Musicians Offer Rewarding Masterclasses to Students

Individualized feedback was the name of the game as the Hub New Music ensemble visited campus for a dynamic residency.

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Spotlight on the Unexpected: Fall Arts Events Surprise, Inspire

A biogas musical. A birbyne. Stop-motion animation. And so much more. Discover the unexpected—and also traditional—public arts events in store at Dickinson.

Podcast host Craig Layne, left, speaks with Associate Professor of Music James Martin.

Giving Voice to Underrepresented Composers With James Martin

For Associate Professor of Music James Martin, performing work by underrepresented composers is a mission and a joy. His new album was recently feted by The New York Times.

Officer Strachan, a 2013 graduate of Dickinson's music-performance program, plays the violin in uniform.

And the Beat Goes On: Dickinson Alum Bridges Divides Through Music

“It humanizes the badge, and it brings this beautiful connection I think we sorely need.” Officer Alexander Strachan 13 challenges stereotypes and bridges divides with music.

Ethan Hart '24 is a three-time Centennial Conference (CC) student-athlete who holds CC and school records in shot put.

Tech on Track: Record Holder Focuses on Tech’s Toughest Challenges

Ethan Hart ’24 (computer science) is a record-holding student-athlete who’s focused on channeling technology to solve impactful problems.

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