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Chriss Sharples walks with students
Building for What’s Next

Founding Principal of SHoP Architects Chris Sharples ’87 returns to Dickinson to share knowledge and expertise as Burgess Institute Executive in Residence.

Day of Giving, Tuesday, April 7.
Day of Giving Is Here!

The Dickinson community will come together today with one purpose for one extraordinary day of impact.

Day of Giving
Day of Giving Kicks Off Tomorrow

Dickinson’s Day of Giving officially kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7. Join us, as we partner with thousands of alumni, parents and friends of the college to move Dickinson forward.

The two youngest members of the PA State House, Alec Ryncavage (R, center) and Andre Carroll (D, right) take part in a nonpartisan discussion on campus with Dean and Provost Renee Cramer. Photo by Riley Heffron '26.
How can Gen Z Turn Passion Into Political Action?

"Without passionate people, our political system won’t work as it should." Students connected with young leaders and experts at a nonpartisan event aimed at turning passion into meaningful change.

William Wallace '74 and Beth Fagan Wallace '75 in Italy, where they fell in love during their study-abroad year.
Reframing Michelangelo With William Wallace ’74

World-renowned scholar William Wallace ’74 has challenged myths, guided historic conservation and shaped our understanding of a master artist. It began with a pivotal study-abroad year.

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.

a horizontal picture of a man in suit jacket.
Advice From the Road: From English Major to Global Finance

"Alumni who’ve built dynamic, sometimes unexpected careers expand our sense of possibility.” Michael Meagher ’00 took a nonlinear path to global finance. He recently shared the keys to his success.

Paz Center
Take a Tour of the John M. Paz '78 Alumni & Family Center

Chloe Heller '28 shows us around this beautiful, state-of-the-art "home away from home" for the Dickinson community.

Co-taught by alum Gene Assaf (far left) and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Emily Kelahan (far right), the class includes guest-lectures by leaders from across a spectrum of industries. Photo by Dan Loh.
Preparing Students for Lifelong Meaning, Success

A new course, co-taught by an alum and professor, helps students  develop the practical skills, personal insights and connections to help them create lifelong satisfaction and success.

Holcombe Green speaks with Dickinson students interested in careers in finance during a Jan. 26 event at Lazard in NYC. Photo by Joe O'Neill.
Going the Distance: Dickinson Alum Funds New Scholarship Through NYC Marathon

Holcombe Green ’92’s first marathon was the largest in the world. Reaching the finish line, he raised funds for a new Dickinson scholarship, turning a fitness goal into opportunities for NYC students.

Bob Chesney on the football field.
Bob Chesney ’00 Takes Helm as UCLA Football Head Coach

The former Red Devils standout brings championship experience from James Madison and Holy Cross to the Bruins.

The Dickinson arch. Photo by Dan Loh.
February Lectures Explore the Arts, Democracy, Social Justice, AI

Join us as we explore the role of the arts in democratic society, an alum's book on how public opinion on gay rights is shaped, the effects of AI and the psychology of identity formation.

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.

A black and white portrait of Kevin Laws '88
AI Q&A: Five Questions for the Road Ahead

"The benefits are substantial [and] the challenges are more subtle than the evil-genius scenarios some focus on." An expert reflects the effects of AI at work, in education and on the social fabric.

A smiling man sits behind a wooden desk.
Risk, Reward, Repeat: Ahead of the Curve With Kevin Laws ’88

Starting college at age 15, Kevin Laws '88 took a fast track to success in startups and tech. His secret sauce: Bold moves, big ideas and seeing what others miss.

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