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Everything Intersects

Audrey Herman '26 describes her love of intersecting projects, study abroad, Scene Shop, College Democrats and more.

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Madison Hensley '26 Wins Dickinson’s Public Speaking Contest

Student competitors reflect on who changed them—and prove that public speaking is a skill worth cultivating.

The two youngest members of the PA State House, Alec Ryncavage (R, center) and Andre Carroll (D, right) take part in a nonpartisan discussion on campus with Dean and Provost Renee Cramer. Photo by Riley Heffron '26.

How can Gen Z Turn Passion Into Political Action?

"Without passionate people, our political system won’t work as it should." Students connected with young leaders and experts at a nonpartisan event aimed at turning passion into meaningful change.

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'Challenged and Supported': Flexible Major, Close Community Propel Student to Global Aid Work

Caroline Krauth ’26 studied abroad on two continents and completed a high-skill, global internship. Dickinson friends, professors, staff and alumni challenge and support her at every step.

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From Borough Hall to the State Capitol

"I've learned how impactful local government can be." As a Carlisle Borough ambassador and student-leader, Samuel Pimental ’28 is building a future in public service.

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Dickinson Partnership with University of Maine Opens Doors to Global Policy Careers

SPIA graduate partnership program offers Dickinsonians an accelerated, affordable path to a master's degree—and a tight-knit network that lasts.

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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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