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‘Do the Hard Things': One Student's Recipe for Creating a Better World

Alyssa Daly '27 is driven by a commitment to “leave everything better than you found it.” After Dickinson, she aims to help better the world through youth advocacy and education reform.

As the Dickinson-in-Spain program turns 40, Grace Jarvis is sparking a scholarship to help students with financial need to study abroad in Málaga, Spain. Photo by Dan Loh.

Doors to Discovery: Expanding Access to Study Abroad in Málaga, Spain

As the Dickinson-in-Spain program turns 40, a retired professor is helping to ensure that current and future students may access world-expanding experiences abroad.

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Serving With Intention, Together

Valerie Larsen ’27 blends hands-on research, global studies and local action to help build close, resilient communities rooted in empathy and dignity.

Calyn Clements '26, a biochemistry & molecular biology major, was part of a dramatic rescue effort during last week's snowstorm. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson Student Takes Part in High-Stakes Rescue

During a major snowstorm, Calyn Clements ’26 drove a mother and newborn to safety after a dramatic roadside delivery.

During Dickinson’s first AI Symposium last spring, Eren Bilen, assistant professor of data analytics, presented research exploring how critical thinking impacts human-AI collaborations.

A Future-Proof Education: How Dickinson College Teaches Students to Thrive in the AI Age

How do you future-proof your career for the AI age? Hint: It's about more than just tech literacy. Here's how Dickinson prepares students to thrive and lead in a fast-changing world.

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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Dickinson Students Present at World’s Leading Cancer Research Conference

Joining 21,000 global participants, members of Professor of Biology Mike Roberts' cancer lab explore the latest advances in cancer science, bioinformatics and drug discovery.

Students study anatomical drawings prior to visiting Dickinson's cadaver room. Photo by Dan Loh.

Anatomy of Learning: Students Merge Art and Science in Innovative Course

Humanities and science students recently visited Dickinson's "cadaver room" together. Their aim: To learn a memorable lesson about connections between science and art.

In mid-November, students took a bus trip to Washington, D.C. to take in an enlightening exhibition at the National Gallery of Art.

Lasting Impressions: Students Explore Art, Cultural History

Students learned directly from the pros while taking in a luminous exhibition in Washington, D.C.

Tangible archival items bring literature to life. "Ann feels strongly that these items are meant to be read and used, not to sit on a shelf," says Jim Gerencser ’93, associate dean for Dickinson's archives & special collections.

Epic Emily Dickinson Collection Comes to the College

Archives & Special Collections is now home to an epic Emily Dickinson collection, with hundreds of tangible, evocative items that open windows to the poet's world and work.

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This Is How We Plant Seedlings at Our Organic Farm

Hey, how did they plant that so fast? Learn this secret of success as we ride along with a student worker and apprentice at Dickinson's farm.

click on the image to view a video about Dickinson's unique mini-residency program for students interested in health-care careers.

Transforming Pre-Med: Program Gives Future Doctors a Leg Up

Dickinson’s UPMC Central PA Rotational Program provides a valuable mini-residency experience for students interested in medical careers.

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Dickinson Students Work With Alum to Breathe New Life Into 84 Lumber's Legacy Systems

A computer science project sets students on their own course to tackle complex real-world problems for multibillion-dollar corporation.

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Sounding an ALLARM: How Students Help Protect Local Waterways

“Training volunteers has been really impactful because I can see just how much we empower them to do great things,” says Kailey Sipe ’27. Learn more about how students co-create change through ALLARM.

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Beyond the Marquee: Dickinson Students Uncover ‘Gem of Carlisle’

Students deciphered scores of handwritten documents to uncover the rich history of a beloved Carlisle landmark. Then they shared their findings with the local community.

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