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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Student

Alex Sonfield ’25, a graduating senior and student marketing assistant in Dickinson's Office of Marketing & Communications, reflects on her four years and offers tips to incoming students.

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Club Spotlight: Girl Gains Dickinson

Learn more about starting a club at Dickinson in this Q&A with Girl Gains co-founder Helena Holley ’25 about how the group works to build strength and community on campus.

Students take part in a team-building activity during the 2025 LeaderShape program. Photo by Dan Loh.

Seeds of Change-Making: Students Gain Keys to Impactful Leadership

"It's really empowering to learn about yourself and how you can start working with others to make the world a better place." Here's how 20 students learned to be change-makers during winter break.

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HUB Makeover: What’s New in the New Space?

Big changes are coming to the dining and gathering experiences at the HUB!

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Students Get Certified Through Local EMS Academy

Pre-health cohort puts in the time and effort, with an eye toward medical careers.

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Dickinson Initiates Weeklong Focus on Mental Health

A full slate of activities and events is planned to promote well-being and awareness.

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Shaping Futures: How 20 Student-Leaders Supercharged Spring Break

“We're talking about the world we live in right now and how we can take steps to improve that world.” Some go to the beach during spring break. These students learned to move toward a brighter world.

Students learned valuable leadership skills and connected with like-minded peers during the 2024 Emerging Leaders Retreat.

Emerging as Leaders

“This campus has so many bright, powerful minds that, when put together, can truly create something special." Students gathered tools for social change during the Emerging Leaders Retreat.

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Dickinson Welcomes Indigenous Comedian & Writer Joey Clift

The Center for the Futures of Native Peoples at Dickinson College is excited to announce a film screening and conversation with Indigenous comedian and writer Joey Clift.

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Dickinsonians Ring the Register on Inaugural Investing Competition

Students use investing simulation to gain real-world trading experience, and nice profits, over the 10-week contest.

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Dickinson Leader Joins Carlisle School Board

“Public education should not be a place where we restrict learning. We want to encourage students to love learning and seek out more information," says George Stroud, VP & dean of student life.

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Red & White Week 2023 Kicks Off!

The athletics-focused week of celebration was filled with activities and events to keep everyone entertained.

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Get Involved! It's That Easy.

The spring Activities Fair presents countless opportunities for students to make Dickinson their own.

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Dickinson to Provide Microaggression Workshops for Students, Faculty and Staff

Two workshops will help Dickinsonians recognize microaggressions and learn how and when to respond.

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