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Two More Dickinsonians Admitted to Oxford University’s Mansfield Program

Continuing more than a decade of success with the program, two more Dickinson students will cross the pond in the fall to immerse themselves in Oxford's tutorial system.

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Political Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2021

Graduating political science majors are accepted into graduate programs at Columbia University and Syracuse University and launch careers in policy analysis, the military and digital media.

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Dickinson College to Host Virtual Panel Exploring 2020 Elections in Pennsylvania

A panel will explore issues surrounding the 2020 election, including court challenges and policy debates following the widespread use of mail-in voting.

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Podcast: Washington Post Cairo Bureau Chief Siobhán O’Grady '13

In this podcast, Washington Post Cairo Bureau Chief Siobhán O’Grady ’13 discusses her reporting across Africa and the Middle East and how her unique Dickinson experience helped launch her career.

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Student Snapshot: Ernest Entsie ’21

“I love the opportunities Dickinson has provided," says Ernest Entsie ’21, a Ghana native who has studied history in Rwanda, interned in Italy and explored careers in New York City.

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Student Snapshot: Grace Gontarek ’22

Grace Gontarek ’22 (environmental studies, political science) is a first-year mentor and musician who interns with the EPA.

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Dickinson College Professor's Research Examines Fashion's Underappreciated Role in Presidential Politics

Associate Professor of Political Science David O'Connell examines how presidents can accomplish political goals through personal style.

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Student Snapshot: George Ladner ’21

Learn why political science major, ROTC cadet and student-athlete George Ladner ’21 believes, “Dickinson crafts students into problem-solvers capable of leading responses to emerging problems.”

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Podcast: Orioles Broadcasters Brett Hollander ’07 and Geoff Arnold ’10

In this episode of 'The Good,' we chat with two alumni who are calling games for MLB's Baltimore Orioles after starting their careers at Dickinson's WDCV.

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Dickinson Votes Gets Out the Vote

Campus voting initiative focuses on registering voters while keeping them informed.

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From California to Carlisle

If you're looking for good reasons to come to Dickinson from afar, look no further than California's Alexandra Fosbury ’21.

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Dickinson College to Host Lecture by Ibram X. Kendi, Author of Current Bestseller ‘How to be an Antiracist’

The bestselling author of "How to Be an Antiracist" kicks off Dickinson Discussion series with a conversation about how to understand and solve the seemingly intractable problems of racial inequality.

Dickinson College Professor Examines Congress Members' Popularity on Instagram

New research on the popularity of Congress members’ Instagram posts reveals some surprising factors at play that could elevate their influence on the platform and make for more effective campaigns.

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Solving Strategic Communications Challenges

Former English and political science major Rachel Warzala Chesley ’11 guides clients through the logistics and challenges of financial restructuring as a consultant for FTI Consulting.

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Student Snapshot: Erin Lowe ’22

Erin Lowe '22 is focused on making a difference in the world, so she fits right in with other Dickinsonians, whom she calls "an inspiring bunch."

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