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First-Year Program News

Fatou Ndiaye ’29 (left) was awarded the Prize for Excellence in First-Year Research and Natalie Massengill (right) and Ted Tarter received First-Year Excellence in Writing Awards. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson Celebrates Excellence in First-Year Writing, Research

Three first-year students were honored for excellence in writing and research. Their award-winning papers explore political satire, a Tolstoy classic and mythology in art.

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.

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