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College Conversations: A Discussion With the President of Dickinson College and America's College Counselor

Join Dickinson College President John E. Jones ’77, P’11, for a virtual discussion with “America’s College Counselor” Sara Harberson P’28.

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Growing by Doing: First Year of College Brings Opportunity, Success

"It takes a village, and Dickinson’s is strong and welcoming,” says Jack Scantland ’28, whose first year brought opportunities to lead, learn and grow.

Ethan Farrant '28, playing lacrosse.

Grit, Goals and Glory

In his first year on campus, Ethan Ferrant '28 earned several awards and played on Dickinson's championship-winning men's lacrosse team. Here are the keys to his success.

The recipients of this year's writing and research awards display their certificates. Photo by Stephen Munchel.

Writing With Impact: Dickinson Bestows 2025 Writing, Research Awards

Students' award-winning papers shed light on the effects of heat on seaweed, morality and identity in literature, pain-relief delivery, the power of community and cultural memory.

As part of an intro-level class, first-years Thomas Baldini and Sylvie Duthoy published op-eds on the effects of climate change within their own communities. Photo by Dan Loh.

Sounding a Call: Students Publish Op-Eds on Environmental Issues

"Even in their first semester of college, they have a voice ... and can be part of a broader conversation." Through an intro-level class, students wrote and published op-eds on environmental issues.

Students take part in a team-building activity during the 2025 LeaderShape program. Photo by Dan Loh.

Seeds of Change-Making: Students Gain Keys to Impactful Leadership

"It's really empowering to learn about yourself and how you can start working with others to make the world a better place." Here's how 20 students learned to be change-makers during winter break.

Dickinson launched its therapy-bunny program last year as an addition to its suite of services to enhance student well-being. Photo by Dan Loh.

Your Therapist, BunBun, Will See You Now

Feeling stressed? In anxious times, these bunnies can help students recharge and connect in adorable—and important—ways.

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Dickinson Officially Welcomes the Class of 2028 During Convocation

Members of the class of 2028 officially joined the Dickinson community by signing in to the college during Convocation on Sunday, Sept. 1.

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Move-In Day 2024

Dickinson welcomed the class of 2028 to campus this week with Move-In Day.

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ACEing It

Dickinson’s impactful A.C.E. peer-mentor program is getting a big boost. A $1 million gift will help more students from underrepresented populations to succeed and thrive.

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A Call to Intergenerational Activism

Find out how a first-year class assignment led to Maggie Conklin '27 getting an op-ed published in her hometown newspaper.

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Ready for the Adventure: Explore More Program Starts College With a Bang

Students started their college careers with a bang, thanks to Dickinson's Pre-Orientation: Explore More Adventures program.

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