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Dickinson Commencement Will Celebrate Class of 2026 and College Community’s Achievements

Dickinson will celebrate the class of 2026 and other accomplished members of its community during Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to Receive Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Marine biologist, policy expert, writer and teacher Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will receive the Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism at Dickinson College.

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Rose-Walters Residency Sparks Mutual Inspiration in Environmental Leadership

Representatives from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) visit campus for a transformative three-day residency.

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Dickinson to Host Panel on Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition

Dickinson will welcome leaders from Environmental Defense Fund for a public conversation, “Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition to Low-Carbon Solutions,” on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in ATS.

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Environmental Defense Fund Receives Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

The annual prize is awarded to individuals or organizations significantly impacting responsible action for the planet and its people.

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Renowned Climate Scientist Meets With Students to Help Them Combat Climate Change

Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy, visits campus as the 2024 recipient of the Sam Rose '58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism.

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Atmospheric Scientist Katharine Hayhoe to Discuss Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change

Award-winning atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe will discuss how to build hope in the face of the devastating impacts of climate change during a special event at Dickinson College.

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Atmospheric Scientist Katharine Hayhoe Receives Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Katharine Hayhoe, award-winning atmospheric scientist, receives The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism at Dickinson’s Commencement.

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'Every Decision, Every Step, Has Dominoes Behind It'

Rose Walters Prize winner Tara Houska discusses how communities like Dickinson can make a profound difference in the fight to protect the Earth, its people and our natural resources.

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Environmental and Indigenous Rights Advocate Tara Houska to Discuss Her Groundbreaking Advocacy Work During Residency at Dickinson

Advocate for environmental and Indigenous rights Tara Houska will discuss her work as a tribal attorney, land defender and founder of the Giniw Collective during a special event at Dickinson.

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