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Acclaimed writer Nick Hornby and creative-writing students and faculty on the steps of Old West, reenacting a photo of legendary poet Robert Frost’s 1959 visit to Dickinson.

'High Fidelity' Connections: Nick Hornby Hits High Note at Dickinson

“It’s such a rare and amazing opportunity." Celebrated writer Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, An Education) packed a powerful punch of inspiration during his Dickinson residency.

Nick Hornby visits Dickinson as the 2024 recipient of the Stellfox Award.

From Bestsellers to Blockbusters: Star Writer Nick Hornby to Visit Dickinson

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter and award-winning author (High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, About a Boy, Brooklyn) will visit Dickinson Feb. 20-21..

Photo of a woman and man standing outdoors in front of a tree.

David and Holly Petraeus to Receive Inaugural Dickinson College President’s Award

Gen. David Petraeus P'04 and Holly Petraeus '74, P'04, will receive the Dickinson College President's Award during a special ceremony.

Tara Houska

'Every Decision, Every Step, Has Dominoes Behind It'

Rose Walters Prize winner Tara Houska discusses how communities like Dickinson can make a profound difference in the fight to protect the Earth, its people and our natural resources.

Steve Riccio

Class of 2023 Selects IB&M Faculty Member for Annual Award for Inspirational Teaching

Dickinson’s class of 2023 has selected Senior Lecturer in International Business & Management Steve Riccio as the recipient of the annual Constance & Rose Ganoe Memorial Award.

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Four Dickinsonians Awarded Fulbrights

The college's long history of Fulbright success continues as a recent graduate and three seniors receive grants for one of the world's most prestigious international exchange programs.

Billy Wilkerson poses

Billy Wilkerson '24 Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Double major earns a 2023 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduate students in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

mariana past poses outside

NEH and MLA Recognize Associate Professor of Spanish Mariana Past

With a fellowship grant and an honorable mention, national organizations highlight scholarly edition and translation work.

John Mather sits in a full auditorium

NASA's John Mather Delivers 71st Priestley Award Lecture

Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist meets with students and discusses his nearly 30 years of work as the senior project scientist on the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope.

Portrait of John Mather

Astrophysicist for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to Give Talk at Dickinson

John Mather will receive Dickinson’s annual Joseph Priestley Award.

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