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Dickinson College Launches ‘The Courts and The Community’ Educational Series

Dickinson has announced a series of six educational workshops on the rule of law featuring federal judges and legal experts.

A plaque outside the building now known as Allison Hall commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus in 1961. The first Social Justice Month event will be held in that building. Photo by Dan Loh.

Journey Toward Justice: Dickinson Launches Social Justice Month

January is Social Justice Month at Dickinson. Join in with volunteer opportunities, discussions, an athletics clinic, film screenings, performances, a Red Devil clothing drive and more.

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Learning to Empower Others Through Education

Indra Sokhomsan ’26 has volunteered in Guatemala, studied in Prague and presented research on the experiences of Black educators. Through an internship, he helps local students aim for bright futures.

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Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: Sociology & the Teacher Shortage

A Dickinson sociology project looks at the teacher-shortage crisis through the lens of a Virginia school.

Taking College by Storm

Posse Scholar Amiya Marbles '26 has presented original research, gotten involved on campus and volunteered abroad. Now fulfilling a dream by studying in Africa, she plans to one day found a nonprofit.

This month Cathy Andriadis '80 and Karlis Adamsons were honored with a paver on the Old West Society Walk. From left: President John E. Jones '77, P'11, Andriadis, Adamsons and Provost and Dean of the College Renee Cramer. Photo by Dan Loh.

Investing in Better Communication: New Gift to Deepen Impactful College Initiatives

A new and transformative gift will expand opportunities students to practice how to communicate effectively across differences.

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Building Bridges Across the Community

Dickinson's thriving partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits are benefiting everyone involved.

Dottie Warner. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson’s Dottie Warner Earns Humanitarian Award

“It rendered me speechless—and you know that never happens,” Warner laughs, recalling the moment she learned she'd won the United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Humanitarian Award.

Henry "Hank" Sorett '68 poses with President John E. Jones '77, P'11, following a ceremony in Sorett's honor. Photo by Dan Loh.

Learning to Lead Well: Investing in Values-Based Leadership

We need skilled, thoughtful leaders and change-makers, says Henry Sorett '68. He's funded a Dickinson initiative focused on preparing students for values-based leadership.

Dickinson Designated Voter-Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project

Dickinson is once again named a Voter Friendly Campus by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

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Esteemed Author, Activist, Minister William J. Barber II to Speak at Dickinson

Author and social activist will visit campus Nov. 20 to deliver a public lecture about how to uplift the disadvantaged and revive democracy.

Zoe Selig '27 accepts an award recognizing exceptional writing at Dickinson. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

Empowering the People

Through Dickinson Votes, Zoe Selig ’27 helped Dickinson achieve award-winning student turnout for the recent election. Now, she's got the local elections in her sights.

Dickinson Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

Dickinson has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

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Dickinson Named Top Contributor to Teach for America

Dickinsonians are difference-makers! The college was again named a top-10 college for the number of grads who enter the prestigious Teach for America corps.

Dinela Dedic '27

Finding and Creating Community

Meet Dinela Dedic ’27, an environmental studies major also studying art and food studies, who’s dedicated to giving back to the campus and Carlisle communities.

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