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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.

Rev. Dr. William Barber II

'We Are Called to Be a Movement": William J. Barber to Deliver Keynote Address

Celebrated author and social activist Rev. William J. Barber will visit campus to deliver Dickinson's 2025 Black History Month keynote address. This event has been postponed.

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.

Dickinson College's campus in autumn.

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.

President John Jones

Giving Students the Credit They Deserve

During this election season, our students voted in record numbers, met different views with good humor and preserved a sense of community, writes President Jones in "The Chronicle of Higher Ed."

Life Waste: A Biogas Musical will be performed Oct. 4 and 5 at the Dickinson College Farm at 7 p.m. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Life Waste: A Punk-Folk-Rock Musical About ... Biogas?

What happens when students and faculty collaborate with local farmers, musicians, scientists, activists and others on a punk-folk-rock musical about sustainable energy? You're invited to find out!

A group of people on bicycles.

Dickinson to Host Northside Ride: Community Bicycling Event with Partners

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

Portrait of Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, wearing a blue top and a pink scarf, standing in an African village.

Dickinson to Host Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

Nyirumbe will deliver lecture addressing the effects of gender-based violence and how to find hope.

Vasilia Pallis '24

The Language of Giving Back

"It was unforgettable." While studying abroad, Vasilisa Pallis ’24 taught English to Ukrainian refugees, translated for the Red Cross and volunteered for the German Special Olympics.

Portrait of Adam Mast and Sarah Niebler standing in front of green shrubbery.

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.

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