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Drafting Freedom: How This Political-Science Major Works to Advance Social Justice

Amos Cedric Benning '28's college journey is defined by civic engagement, leadership, openness and a powerful sense of justice.

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Focused on Supporting Communities

Eva Hanlin ’27 (political science, environmental studies) wants to see communities grow stronger and healthier. An internship at the PA Dept. of Agriculture showed one way governments can help.

Cormac Sullivan '26 is a varsity athlete who studied abroad during his junior year.

Genuine, Global, Grounded: On Going All-In

Cormac Sullivan ’26 (political science, Spanish) is a tour guide, vocalist and student-athlete who studied abroad, and he's making the most of every experience.

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Appreciating Difference: Lessons in Faith, Friendship and Pluralism

“You can’t understand someone else’s faith tradition until you see the beauty in it." Meet Jonah Lenahan '26 (religion, political science).

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Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: Data Analytics Plays Poker

Learn more about a student-faculty data analytics project that studies poker as a way to observe human decision making.

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Empathy, Advocacy and Law

“I discovered why places like Dickinson—where empathy and education are prioritized—are so important.” Meet Stella Gladson '27.

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Students Help Hope Station Amplify Community Voices in Carlisle

Dickinson students Alayna Kelly '27, Ajla Salkic '27 and Owen Barry '26 share their internship experience at Hope Station.

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Graduate Story: Gina Woodworth '02, Snap Inc.

As public policy lead for the Americas at Snap Inc., the former political science and Italian studies major works to develop thoughtful legislation and policy solutions for complex challenges.

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Building Bridges Across the Community

Dickinson's thriving partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits are benefiting everyone involved.

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'Making it Matter': On Learning, Leading and Law

Meet Meghan Lord ’27, a class president, Delta Nu member and Orientation leader with a dream of becoming a human-rights lawyer.

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Presidents of Dickinson's College Republicans and College Democrats Share a Room—and a Friendship

The presidents of opposing political clubs at Dickinson—College Republicans and College Democrats—are also best friends and roommates.

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Students Dive Into Baltimore’s Economic Ecosystem on Burgess Institute Trip

High-impact networking, hands-on learning (and seal pups!) make for an unforgettable experience.

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Political Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Political science majors secure jobs in law, finance and research and are accepted to graduate schools.

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Five Dickinson Students Heading to Oxford’s Mansfield College

Dickinson's long-running success with students being accepted into the prestigious program continues.

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Pivotal on the Pitch

Meet standout student-athletes Ethan Jarden ’26 and Isra Khan ’26, who made a major impact on the soccer field this season.

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