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Dickinson College to Host Award-Winning Author Ibram X. Kendi on 'How to be an Antiracist'

Bestselling author and scholar of history and international relations Ibram X. Kendi will discuss ways to understand, explain and solve the seemingly intractable problems of racial inequality.

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Preparing to Scale That Hill

An exploration of how Dickinson prepares political science students for careers on Capitol Hill and beyond.

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Alumnae in Politics: In Their Own Words

Dickinson women share experiences, inspirations and advice from the Hill and beyond.

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Serving Underserved Communities

Former political science and policy studies major Chris Neary ’06 uses skills honed on Capitol Hill to aid organizations improving underserved communities.

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Dickinson College Political Science Major Forges Rewarding Career in Economic Development

Former political science major J. Kenetha Laughman Hansen ’83 thrives in her dynamic and fast-paced career working for the York County Economic Alliance.

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Dickinson College to Host Perspectives on Impeachment Panel Discussion

A panel of faculty experts will discuss the subject of impeachment from legal, political, ethical and media perspectives.

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Dickinson's November Clarke Forum Speakers Explore Deepfakes, Food Culture and Running

The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues at Dickinson College will welcome three guest speakers in November to discuss a broad range of issues.

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Dickinson College to Host Discussion on Brexit

A panel of experts will discuss the current state of Brexit, the British effort to leave the European Union.

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Internship Spotlight: Ethan Johnson '22, U.S. Department of the Treasury

In his first internship, Ethan Johnson '22 is gaining valuable experience working for the U.S. Department of Treasury.

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The Will to Achieve

Texas native Odalis Almendarez Pina ’20 traveled a long way to Dickinson, and since coming to campus, she’s traveled even more.

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Political Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2019

Graduating seniors secure jobs in politics and education and are accepted into graduate programs at Cornell, New York Law School and other institutions.

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Dickinson College Hosts Panel Discussion on Racial Inequalities in Multiracial Societies of the Americas

Dickinson will host a panel of experts to discuss the racism that exists in the Americas despite the growth of multiracial populations.

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Political Expert to Discuss Ideological and Cultural Sorting During Lecture at Dickinson College

Author and scholar of government and politics, Lilliana Mason, will discuss social stratification in the U.S. in a lecture at Dickinson.

Rowan Humphries '19 in Italy.

An International Focus

Rowan Humphries ’19 is getting a firsthand understanding of international conflict management through internships with a D.C. think tank and the Department of State.

Dickinson College Political Scientist Researches Instagram Habits of Congress

New research by a Dickinson College political scientist suggests Congress members' use of Instagram signals an important future change in the way younger members communicate with constituents.

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