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Dickinson Researchers Find Partisanship Had No Effect on Mail-In Ballot Rejection Rates in Pennsylvania

Research from Dickinson's Department of Political Science indicates local election workers are conducting their work responsibly and without bias.

George Stroud

Dickinson Leader Joins Carlisle School Board

“Public education should not be a place where we restrict learning. We want to encourage students to love learning and seek out more information," says George Stroud, VP & dean of student life.

Anne Fisher-Henson '24 (left) presented research on the student-ambassador position during the 2023 CCLA Civic Engagement Celebration last spring. Above, she poses with former student-ambassador Jessie Hayes '22.

Bridging the Town-Gown Divide

Dickinson's student-ambassador position was created in 2003 to strengthen town-gown partnerships and deepen student involvement. Twenty years in, the newest ambassador shares the impactful results.

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Dickinson Awarded Voter Friendly Campus Designation

The designation by Campus Vote Project and NASPA for promoting political engagement follows recognition in previous years.

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Dickinson Wins Award for Advancing Sustainability through Education Abroad

The Forum on Education Abroad has named Dickinson the 2022 recipient of the Award for Advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Education Abroad.

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The Northside Ride: Dickinson and Carlisle Community Partner for Bike Event

Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join a community ride around Carlisle’s Northside neighborhood.

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Artists Discuss Carlisle Indian Industrial School Storytelling Project at Dickinson

The artists behind the song cycle recounting the painful history and legacy of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School will discuss their project at Dickinson.

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Dickinson’s ‘Civil Dialogue’ Program Renamed ‘Dialogues Across Differences’

Dickinson changes the name of an important new initiative. Here's why that speaks volumes about the vital work ahead.

Tiara McKinney '25.

Student Snapshot: Tiara McKinney ’25

As a Community Engagement Fellow, Tiara McKinney ’25 helps local middle- and high-school students thrive. Her essay on being a Black international student was published in an anthology.

Student-researchers pose with their reports of original research on food access in Cumberland County, Pa. The students presented their work in early December. Photo by Dan Loh.

Students Research, Report on Food Access in Cumberland County, Pa.

Students analyzed data, interviewed nonprofit leaders and surveyed guests at seven food banks, deliver public report.

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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.

Harry Huy Do '24

Student Snapshot: Harry Huy Do ’24

"I like the small classes and the close-knit community," says economics major Harry Huy Do '24. "At Dickinson, professors are happy to talk."

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Dickinsonians Cast Their Ballots on Election Day 2022

Volunteers welcome students to an on-campus polling site, and political science students conduct exit polling during Election Day 2022.

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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.

Grace MacDougall '24 visited the White House to meet with Vice President Harris and her staff. Photo courtesy of MacDougall.

Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision

Grace MacDougall '24 was among 70 student-leaders from across the U.S. who met with Vice President Kamala Harris and discussed the effects of the Dobbs decision on college-age communities.

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