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Ryan Adler '25

Supported & Empowered

At Dickinson, Ryan Adler ’27 found more than a major—she found community, support and hands-on experiences that shaped her path and helped her thrive.

Claire Seiler

Claire Seiler Named Inaugural Kalaris Chair in the History of Science

Dickinson is pleased to announce that Professor of English Claire Seiler has been named the first Kalaris Chair in the History of Science.

Dickinson students gather in front of the venue sign

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.

environmental science

Environmental Studies & Environmental Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Environmental science majors secure jobs in education, conservation and finance, and move on to grad schools.

Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of the Sciences, will lecture on misinformation in the AI age and will accept the Joseph Priestley Award on April 3, 2025.

Dickinson to Host President of the National Academy of Sciences

The recipient of Dickinson's Joseph Priestley Award, Marcia McNutt will discuss misinformation in the AI age during a public lecture on April 3.

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.

Janda Kirk Griffith Panitz's endowment will fuel innovative academic programs at Dickinson and also support scholarships for promising students.

On Science, Art and Boundless Curiosity

Janda Kirk Griffith Panitz never attended Dickinson, but her bequest will spark new academic pathways at the college. Who was she, and what inspired her transformative legacy?

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.

Charlie '65, P'89 and Trudy P'89 Craig in 2023, after he accepted Alfred State College's Presidential Medal. Craig earned Dickinson's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020.

Love and Technology: Charlie Craig ’65, P’89

"She arrived in Carlisle with what seemed like celebrity status,” remembers Charlie Craig ’65, P’89. So began a lasting love story—and a high-tech, international career.

Sammy Garcia '23

On the Fast Track to Success

A scholarship made Sammy Garcia '23's Dickinson research project possible. That research led to a high-level internship and career at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT.

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