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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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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.

Caitlin Blackman '25 and Scott Dimmick, a Dickinson safety officer and retired DEA agent. Dimmick helped Blackman secure a coveted internship at the DEA. Photo by Dan Loh.

‘Absolutely Fearless’: Student-Athlete Gets Assist From Unexpected Source

Sometimes, help comes from unexpected places. Caitlin Blackman '25's path to success took a major leap forward, thanks to a coveted internship and the college safety officer who helped make it happen.

Meghan Lord '27

'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.

Zoe Selig '27 accepts an award recognizing exceptional writing at Dickinson. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

Empowering the People

Through Dickinson Votes, Zoe Selig ’27 helped Dickinson achieve award-winning student turnout for the recent election. Now, she's got the local elections in her sights.

Matthew Craig '25

‘Interesting, Diverse and Impactful’ Connections

From networking with alumni to forging close friendships in and outside of class, Matthew Craig ’25 builds meaningful connections that cross generational and ideological divides.

Dickinson Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

Dickinson has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

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Informed, Impactful and Inspired

“Dickinson is a perfect place to push yourself to become a more well-rounded, well-informed person,” says Claire Wayne ’26, a student leader in Dickinson’s prestigious Oxford program.

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Nate Mitchell '09 Offers Students Business and Leadership Advice as Burgess Institute Executive in Residence

The co-founder and CEO of the videogame studio Mountaintop and co-founder of virtual-reality pioneer Oculus imparts wisdom to students across campus over three days.

Sam Orzolek '26 on the beach.

High-flying Adventures

At the U.S. Army Airborne School, Sam Orzolek ’26 jumped out of a C-130 aircraft five times, and at night! Learn more about this adventurous student-athlete and leader.

Matt Torres. Photo courtesy of Dickinson Department of Athletics.

Conferences and Community

“The support I've received and the relationships I've made are invaluable.” Meet Matt Torres 25 an economics major, student-athlete, Admissions Fellow and tour guide.

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Internship Spotlight: Sofia Getoff-Scanlon ’26

An internship with the Bronx Defenders taught Sofia Getoff-Scanlon ’26 how legal advocacy can improve lives in vulnerable communities.

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Dickinson Votes: Empowering Student Voices in 2024

The annual and ongoing initiative sets the tone for the importance of students getting involved with elections.

Clara Blackwell '26

Scouting New Horizons

After founding the first all-female Boy Scout troop in her state, Clara Blackwell ’26 (political science, economics) continues to lead the way as a Dickinson student-leader.

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