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Thank You, Dickinson Volunteers!

During National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), Dickinson celebrates the alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends who generously share their time and talents to support the college's mission.

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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.

Day of Giving, Tuesday, April 7.

Day of Giving Is Here!

The Dickinson community will come together today with one purpose for one extraordinary day of impact.

Day of Giving

Day of Giving Kicks Off Tomorrow

Dickinson’s Day of Giving officially kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7. Join us, as we partner with thousands of alumni, parents and friends of the college to move Dickinson forward.

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Core Values Project Update

Community members asked to weigh in as yearlong values project moves toward final recommendations.

During Dickinson’s first AI Symposium last spring, Eren Bilen, assistant professor of data analytics, presented research exploring how critical thinking impacts human-AI collaborations.

A Future-Proof Education: How Dickinson College Teaches Students to Thrive in the AI Age

How do you future-proof your career for the AI age? Hint: It's about more than just tech literacy. Here's how Dickinson prepares students to thrive and lead in a fast-changing world.

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Dickinson to Host Panel on Global Economy

Students in every major benefit from understanding how the global economy works and how it could shape their future careers. Four visionary leaders will share insights during a student-led discussion.

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Pyrotechnics and Polyphony: Balancing Physics and Music

“Conducting research at different institutions across the U.S. gave me a new perspective on what life after college can look like,” says Carys Chase-Mayoral ’26 (physics, music).

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New Fund Helps Students Achieve Career Success

Today’s job market is competitive and unpredictable. Dickinson’s new Professional Development Fund helps students access professional opportunities that can give them an edge.

Cathy Andriadis '80 and Karlis Adamsons endowed a new fund to support programs and initiatives that help students learn and practice effective communication across differences. Photo by Dan Loh.

Champions of Communication: Bridging Divides at Home, at Work and for Future Generations

A husband and wife who view the world in very different ways are helping students learn to bridge divides in the wider world.

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Burgess Global Leadership Development Program: Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders

The Burgess Institute for the Global Economy launches the Global Leadership Development Program.

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday Starts Early at Dickinson

Your gift goes further this year with an $90,000 matching gift challenge and an exclusive beanie for recurring donors.

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Dickinson Celebrates Homecoming & Family Weekend

Dickinson’s 2025 Homecoming & Family Weekend was an exciting mix of traditions, celebrations and opportunities to reconnect with the college.

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Dickinson Named ‘Dream School’ in New Book by Bestseller Jeffrey Selingo

The national recognition highlights Dickinson’s distinctive liberal-arts experience and global approach.

Comprehensive Sustainability Report Ranks Dickinson First Among Baccalaureate Institutions Four Years Running

Dickinson's sustainability achievements receive repeat recognition on Sustainable Campus Index.

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