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Your Gift, Doubled: Giving Tuesday Campaign Kicks Off Nov. 15

For 17 days, our trustees will match Dickinson Fund gifts dollar for dollar, up to $100K. That doubles the good you can do. (Plus, our exclusive beanies are back!)

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From Connecting With Trees to Coding With AI

In November, a Harvard biologist will promote connecting with the natural world through trees, and Posit PBC’s chief scientist will discuss data science and coding with AI.

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Graduate Story: Brian Dorfler '97

Brian Dorfler '97 shares how his time at Dickinson prepared him for a career in the media industry.

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Their Turn to Play: Students Run the Show at New Voices Theatre Festival

The New Voices Theatre Festival brought the talents of student playwrights, actors, directors and technicians center stage.

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Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026

Alumni and families gathered to reconnect, learn and celebrate their Dickinson ties.

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Burgess Executive in Residence Jimmy Williams '83 on Why the Liberal Arts Matter

On his multifaceted career, he says, “The education that I got here led me to believe that I could do anything."

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Top Five Reasons to Register for Homecoming & Family Weekend

The countdown is on for Homecoming & Family Weekend (Oct. 23-25)! Here's why it's an unmissable Dickinson tradition.

Students gather at Dickinson’s Summer Experiential Learning Showcase. Photo by Zoey Bochicchio '28.

Summer Experiential Learning Showcase Highlights Students' Work Beyond the Classroom

Dickinson students showcased summer 2026 experiences in law, vision research and studio art, connecting academic interests with real-world skills and career exploration.

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Highlights From the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony

Dickinson welcomed the class of 2030 at Convocation, marking the start of the 2026-27 academic year and continuing the tradition of entering Old West through its historic doors.

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Pooling Resources: A New Space for Dickinson Swimmers

New swimming locker rooms will give Dickinson student athletes a dedicated space to prepare, celebrate and build community, thanks to generous alumni and parent support.

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The Lab Visit That Inspired a Legacy

Judy Guss-Nelson was an NIH scientist in an era when far fewer women entered the field. Inspired by her daughter’s lab, she quietly made a gift to support hands-on science education at Dickinson.

Mark Copeland ’91 (left) and Bram Zeigler ’93 host the "Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself" podcast, designed for anyone who cares about Dickinson basketball.

Sympathy for the Red Devils

First, they raised $360,000+ to support Dickinson basketball. Now these former teammates host a podcast about Red Devils basketball—and why basketball alumni still "wear the red."

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Senior Stories: Class of 2026

Members of the class of 2026 share the best parts of their four years at Dickinson and discuss their plans after graduation.

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Men’s Lacrosse Advances to Centennial Conference Finals

The Red Devils will host Gettysburg College for the title game on Biddle Field, Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m.

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Dickinson Launches Finance Major, Bringing Wall Street Closer to the Liberal Arts

Dickinson approves a new major in finance, responding to surging student demand and positioning Dickinson graduates for rewarding careers—without leaving the liberal arts behind.

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