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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.

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.

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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.

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‘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.

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