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Sarah Ruschak

'No Small Detail is Unimportant'

Sarah Ruschak ’27, a history and English major, combines archival research, study abroad and community engagement while mentoring students and contributing to the Clarke Forum.

Mira and Greg Zimmerman '83 have long supported Dickinson students, faculty and programs. The college held a ceremony in their honor on July 23. Photo by Dan Loh.

Keystones of Gratitude

Dickinson trustee Greg Zimmerman '83 was the first in his family to graduate from college. Decades later, he and his wife, Mira, are being honored for their transformational philanthropy.

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Trial By Triceratops

Discover how a group of alumni is bringing an off-Broadway musical to life.

Students use ground-penetrating radar to learn about what lies beneath the ground at the Craig Family Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Yvette Davis.

Tracing the Journey to Freedom: Students Uncover Hidden History at Historical Black Cemetery

This long-hidden Black cemetery holds stories about slavery, freedom and family in 19th-century Pennsylvania. Student historical and scientific research helps bring those stories to light.

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

History Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026

History majors accepted to graduate school to study education and geography.

A portrait of Matt Pinsker

Our Resilient Republic

Professor of History Matt Pinsker discusses his new book and his new Substack and how the lessons of Lincoln's era translate to our own.

The two youngest members of the PA State House, Alec Ryncavage (R, center) and Andre Carroll (D, right) take part in a nonpartisan discussion on campus with Dean and Provost Renee Cramer. Photo by Riley Heffron '26.

How can Gen Z Turn Passion Into Political Action?

"Without passionate people, our political system won’t work as it should." Students connected with young leaders and experts at a nonpartisan event aimed at turning passion into meaningful change.

Two students look at the aurora borealis in the night sky

Into the Dark: Students Experience the Arctic Through Art and Science

An 11-day journey to Norway's High Arctic through Dickinson's Global Mosaic program offers lessons no classroom could.

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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.

Three men in academic regalia stand in front of a limestone building.

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.

the presidents of the college democrats and the college republicans

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.

Harry Weiss and Ben Gurwitch with their broadcast mics.

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.

Ryan Bergh Thies '25

Learning, Leading, Exploring

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

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