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Michelle Cao '25

Student Snapshot: Michelle Cao ’25

”I get to see and experience the connections between sustainability, social justice and big data and envision how I can make my mark," says Michelle Cao '25 of her Dickinson experience.

Mary Ritter

Student Snapshot: Mary Ritter ’23

Meet Mary Ritter ’23, who’s volunteered in Bologna, Italy, tackled internships in two states and researched imperial board games and toys in fascist Italy.

Student-researchers pose with their reports of original research on food access in Cumberland County, Pa. The students presented their work in early December. Photo by Dan Loh.

Students Research, Report on Food Access in Cumberland County, Pa.

Students analyzed data, interviewed nonprofit leaders and surveyed guests at seven food banks, deliver public report.

Maeve Thistel

Student Snapshot: Maeve Thistel '24

Maeve Thistel ’24, an avid runner and anthropology major, has researched food insecurity and dietary diversity and plans a career in nutrition and integrative health.

Students visiting Italy through a Dickinson summer program visited markets, restaurants, farms and gardens, production sites and more to learn about Italian food and culture.

Tasting ‘the Boot’

Students visiting Italy learn about global cultures and food systems while volunteering and studying abroad.

Farm Works

Dickinson Launches Farm Works, a New Student-Run College Farm Store

The new Farm Works store brings the College Farm into downtown Carlisle.

Adrienne Su hero

Tasting the Peach State

Dickinson Poet-in-Residence and Professor of Creative Writing Adrienne Su's newest book, Peach State, was dubbed essential reading by the Georgia Center for the Book.

DuBoyce, Migrant Worker, and Keystone Health Nurse

Fieldwork and Field Workers: Inside Dickinson's Innovative Class Connecting Students, Doctors and Migrant Workers

Learn the story behind one of Dickinson's best-loved classes, Spanish for the Health Professions, and how students make a difference in the lives of local migrant workers.

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