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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.

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.

Dickinson's global sign post stands in front of Old West.

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.

Photo of Northside Ride bicyclists.

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.

Mermaid, Old West

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.

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