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Emma Ulrich

Thoughtful Exploration

Meet Weiss Prize recipient Emma Ulrich '25, and discover her recipe for crafting a meaning-filled and creative life.

Sierra Phillipson '27

Mindful Pursuits

"There's so much to learn about how the brain works. I'm excited for the future of science.” Meet Sierra Phillipson ’27, a Kansas native who plans a career in neurosurgery.

Dinela Dedic '27

Finding and Creating Community

Meet Dinela Dedic ’27, an environmental studies major also studying art and food studies, who’s dedicated to giving back to the campus and Carlisle communities.

Sarah Jang '25

Creating Success

“I work hard every day to build the future I want.” Meet Sarah Jang ’25, a student-leader and Posse Scholar with a clear vision of her own definition of success

Chase Weller '25

Baseball and Business: A Winning Double Play

After completing two summer internships at Capital One, student-athlete Chase Weller ’25 began senior year with a job offer in hand.

Liv Turtoro '26

‘Make Yourself Proud’

"I'm so lucky to have these opportunities ... I'm living the dream." Liv Turtoro '26 is a biology major, sports medicine assistant and dancer who's currently studying abroad in New Zealand.

claire wayne '26

Informed, Impactful and Inspired

“Dickinson is a perfect place to push yourself to become a more well-rounded, well-informed person,” says Claire Wayne ’26, a student leader in Dickinson’s prestigious Oxford program.

Sam Orzolek '26 on the beach.

High-flying Adventures

At the U.S. Army Airborne School, Sam Orzolek ’26 jumped out of a C-130 aircraft five times, and at night! Learn more about this adventurous student-athlete and leader.

Rachel Lind '25 delivers a presentation about her research.

Focused on Brain Science

Through an impactful internship, neuroscience major Rachel Lind '25 studied mild traumatic brain injury and contributed to research published in a scientific journal.

Matt Torres. Photo courtesy of Dickinson Department of Athletics.

Conferences and Community

“The support I've received and the relationships I've made are invaluable.” Meet Matt Torres 25 an economics major, student-athlete, Admissions Fellow and tour guide.

Marin Moore '25

Social Justice by the Numbers

With a double major in data analytics and women's, gender & sexuality studies, Marin Moore '26 plans a career combining data analysis and social justice.

Katelyn Pequeno

Consider Connections and Pursue Passions

Katelyn Pequeno ’27 is a Presidential Scholar, tour guide and ALLARM student-coordinator who interned at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Matthew Harrington '25

The Dickinson Difference

After attending a large university and spending a gap year as an EMT, Matthew Harrington ’25 transferred to Dickinson. He found a good fit, a welcoming community and exceptional opportunities.

Clara Blackwell '26

Scouting New Horizons

After founding the first all-female Boy Scout troop in her state, Clara Blackwell ’26 (political science, economics) continues to lead the way as a Dickinson student-leader.

Kiersten Khan '26

Finding Vibrant Community

"I couldn't ask for a better learning community," says Kiersten Kahn ’26, an English and Africana studies major and student leader who’s found like-minded friends and mentors on campus.

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