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First-Year Program News

The recipients of this year's writing and research awards display their certificates. Photo by Stephen Munchel.

Writing With Impact: Dickinson Bestows 2025 Writing, Research Awards

Students' award-winning papers shed light on the effects of heat on seaweed, morality and identity in literature, pain-relief delivery, the power of community and cultural memory.

students hold hands in solidarity and support.

ACEing It

Dickinson’s impactful A.C.E. peer-mentor program is getting a big boost. A $1 million gift will help more students from underrepresented populations to succeed and thrive.

Maggie Conklin '27

A Call to Intergenerational Activism

Find out how a first-year class assignment led to Maggie Conklin '27 getting an op-ed published in her hometown newspaper.

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Ready for the Adventure: Explore More Program Starts College With a Bang

Students started their college careers with a bang, thanks to Dickinson's Pre-Orientation: Explore More Adventures program.

BJ McNeil '26

Finding a 'Family Atmosphere'

Meet student-athlete B.J. McNeil ’26, one of the college’s first Reynolds Scholars, and discover what he learned during his first year on campus.

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