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Jimmy Williams '83 Returns to Dickinson as Burgess Executive in Residence

The multistore McDonald's franchisee joins the Burgess Institute to help prepare students for what's next.

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Burgess Executive in Residence Jimmy Williams '83 on Why the Liberal Arts Matter

On his multifaceted career, he says, “The education that I got here led me to believe that I could do anything."

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Student Voice, Campus Leadership and Public Service

Dallas Swisher ’28, a political science major, thrives in leadership and public service and is preparing for law school after Dickinson.

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'Dickinson Has Met and Exceeded These Expectations'

Meet Dalton Surico ’27, a political science and philosophy double major who has embraced Dickinson through leadership, study abroad in Bologna, and campaign-finance experience in Washington, D.C.

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Dickinson College Hosts Lithuanian Defense Minister to Highlight Historic Pennsylvania Security Ties

Dickinson hosted Lithuanian Minister of National Defence H.E. Robertas Kaunas on Friday, Sept. 25, to highlight the historic ties among Pennsylvania, Lithuania and transatlantic security.

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Government, Military & Public Policy Internship Spotlights

Dickinson students discuss their internship experiences with Keep Our Republic, the U.S. Army War College and the Pennsylvania state government.

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Graduate Story: Jamie Leidwinger '15

Jamie Leidwinger '15 shares how her education prepared her for career experiences ranging from designing collaborative experiences at Microsoft to producing and performing in audio adaptations.

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Built for This

Franklyn Akabi-During ’28 is rewriting Dickinson’s record books—one race at a time.

Leon Rose ’83

Knicks President Leon Rose '83 Leads New York Back to the Finals

Dickinson alum leads the Knicks back to the championship series for the first time in more than 25 years.

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Political Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

From law schools to legal practices and classrooms, political science major head off into the wider world.

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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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