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Beneath the News Cycle

Professor of History David Commins brings nuanced views of the Middle East to his Dickinson classroom, deepening understanding and empathy.

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Dickinson Grad’s History Honors Project Sheds Light on Discriminatory Housing

Ben Warren '25 brought his history and data analytics expertise together for an impactful project on a painful legacy.

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Presidents of Dickinson's College Republicans and College Democrats Share a Room—and a Friendship

The presidents of opposing political clubs at Dickinson—College Republicans and College Democrats—are also best friends and roommates.

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History Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Graduating history majors launch careers in data reporting, archives and leadership development, and are accepted into graduate programs at Oxford University, the University of Pennsylvania, and more.

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Five Dickinson Students Heading to Oxford’s Mansfield College

Dickinson's long-running success with students being accepted into the prestigious program continues.

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Behind the Mic: Red Devil Sports Network Elevates Student Broadcasting

Dickinson's hands-on training ground for students looking to break into sports media has been going strong since 2013.

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Learning, Leading, Exploring

Ryan Bergh Thies ’25 dives into learning, leadership and study abroad through Dickinson.

Ben Warren '25 in NYC, where he completed a data-journalism internship at The Wall Street Journal.

Internship Spotlight: Ben Warren ’25

As a data-reporting intern at 'The Wall Street Journal,' Ben Warren '25 sharpened his tech and analytical skills, enhanced his interviewing savvy and learned the rhythms of the reporter's life.

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The (Red) Devil Wears Prada

There are fascinating lessons sewn into fashion. Researching in Italy, students explored the culture, history, politics and ethics of Italian fashion, from fast fashion to couture.

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Enlivening the Present Moment

Assistant Professor of History Say Burgin uses the past as a lens to examine who we are and who we'll become.

Students in Professor of History Matt Pinsker’s class explore historical records.

History Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

History majors secure jobs with Americorps GO Foundation and National Community Civilian Corps.

Nicole Bustard

Paving a Personalized Path

After graduating early and serving a year with AmeriCorps, Nicole Bustard ’24 plans to pursue a career in public-interest law.

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Dickinson Alumnus Shares Research on Race and Policing in New York City

Matthew Guariglia '12, senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, will discuss his new book, “Police and the Empire City: Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York.”

Portrait of Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, wearing a blue top and a pink scarf, standing in an African village.

Dickinson to Host Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

Nyirumbe will deliver lecture addressing the effects of gender-based violence and how to find hope.

Henry Booth '25

Power of Perseverance

When injuries shortened his collegiate football career, Henry Booth ’25 found a different way to contribute to the team. His story also includes a powerfully meaningful internship.

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