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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.

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What’s Next and What’s Necessary

President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, shares some of the progress being made by new Provost & Dean Renee Cramer, updates on student career prep efforts and the latest on the Paz Center.

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Dickinson to Host Constitution Day Event: Citizenship and Immigration Law in American History

Dickinson's annual Constitution Day Conversation will examine citizenship and immigration law.

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Looking Back, Moving Forward

President John E. Jones III ‘77, P’11 reflects on the 2022-23 academic year and looks ahead to what’s on the horizon.

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Dickinson Hosts Conversation on Defending Democracy

Dickinson hosts a conversation on defending democracy with the nonpartisan, nonprofit civic action organization Keep Our Republic.

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Meet Dickinson's First Lady, Beth Jones P'11

Halfway through her first official year as Dickinson's first lady, we chatted with Beth Jones P'11 about her life, her family, her fresh approach to her role, women and philanthropy, and more.

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Dickinson Forward: The President’s Report

See how Dickinson Forward is making an impact, from the Campaign for Scholarships to engagement and inclusivity initiatives to campus enhancements.

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Dickinson Forward Tour Energizes Florida Alumni and Parents

President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, highlights Dickinson’s momentum at events in Naples and Miami.

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Moving Dickinson Forward, Together

What will your Dickinson experience be from this moment forward? Alumni, parents and friends of the college considered the exciting possibilities during the first leg of the Dickinson Forward tour.

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President John E. Jones III '77, P'11, Speaks About Public Discourse, Safety of Public Officials

In a keynote address for the Judicial Independence Benefit, President Jones highlights the urgent need to foster civil dialogue and a distinctive program that equips students with those vital skills.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Names President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, to Judicial Education Board

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania appoints President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, to the board overseeing the continuing professional training requirements of Pennsylvania’s judges.

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The Misadventures of a Nontraditional President

President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 shares some of the missteps and lessons learned during the last two years.

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Fostering a Culture of Civility, Equity and Inclusion

President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, and Beth Jones P’11 recently made a gift to support Dickinson’s work in fostering a culture of civility, diversity, equity and inclusion on campus and beyond.

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Dickinson President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 Joins Bipartisan Group Filing on Consequential Supreme Court Case

The case involves the so-called "independent state legislature" theory and could impact elections.

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Get to Know President John E. Jones III '77, P'11

Discover the distinctively Dickinson life of John Jones III '77, P'11, from his family's origins in the Pennsylvania coal mines to his undergrad days, to his work as an influential federal judge.

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