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From the Boardroom to the Classroom: 84 Lumber Executive Returns to Dickinson

Paul Yater ’94 brings real-world leadership insights and career advice to students.

Ayana Johnson

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to Focus on Actionable Climate Solutions During Dickinson College Residency

Marine biologist, policy expert, writer and teacher Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will visit Dickinson College as recipient of the Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism.

Photo by by Alex Sonfield ’25.

Love on the Spectrum’s Connor Tomlinson Shares Lessons on Autism, Relationships and Growth

Connor Tomlinson and his mother, Lise Menard Smith, shared an inspiring message of acceptance, personal growth, and understanding at Dickinson’s Poitras-Gleim Lecture.

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Connor Tomlinson to Deliver 2026 Poitras-Gleim Lecture

The Dickinson Student Senate will welcome Connor Tomlinson, known to many through Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Poitras-Gleim Lecture.

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Burgess Institute Workshops Give Students a Head Start on Career Success

New series builds professional skills through hands-on learning, alumni insights and real-world experience.

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Dickinson to Host State Health Secretary for Launch of Pennsylvania's First College and University Flu Challenge

Dickinson will host the launch of the first Pennsylvania Department of Health PA College and University Flu Challenge.

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Investigative Reporter Joins Dickinson President for Discussion of Journalism and Law

Journalist Scott MacFarlane will join Dickinson President John E. Jones III '77, P'11, a former federal judge, for a discussion of journalism and law.

Students at the NYC Climate summit

Dickinson Takes on Climate Week NYC

Students connect with global environmental leaders, explore career possibilities and find inspiration for climate action closer to home.

Dickinson to Mark National Voter Registration Day with Registration Drive

Dickinson will observe National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a voter registration event and celebration.

Experiential Learning Showcase

Dickinson Joins Nationally Recognized Community Service Network

Dickinson has returned to the Bonner Network, renewing its connection to a nationally recognized model of civic engagement and community partnership.

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Dickinson Celebrates Charter Day with Community Partners, Unveiling of New Peace Pole

Dickinsonians and members of the Carlisle community will gather on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 4 p.m. for the dedication of a Peace Pole, followed immediately by an all-campus dinner marking Charter Day.

Rob Jakacki speaks with students

Dson Connected: Creating Structured Career Links Between Alums & Students

Learn more about how Dson Connected goes beyond the job board and is creating a system to connect every student with Dickinson's powerful alumni network to forge successful career paths.

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Show Your Work: Dickinson Students Bring Math to Universal Orlando

There's a lot of math at work behind the scenes in amusement parks, and students recently explored it for three straight weeks.

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Bridging Liberal Arts & Business: The Dickinson-Tuck Experience

The new program takes students to Dartmouth to learn real-world business skills.

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Dickinson Launches Lab Focused on AI Research

Dickinson launches a research initiative that gives students hands-on opportunities to investigate large language models and deep neural networks.

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