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Vince Spinnato '97 (left) hired Julieta Bursztyn '25 for his high-end beauty company, Turnkey Beauty LLC. "She has the right skills for the job. She can do it all!" he says. Photo by Matt Getty.

Formulating the Future of High-End Beauty

A beauty industry pro and a student shared a passion for science, organic skin care and glam. Now these liberal-arts grads work together as “cosmetic chemists to the stars.”

Dickinson juniors John Lee (center) and Hemanth Kapa (right) chat with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Farhan Siddiqui. Photo by Dan Loh.

Sweet Victory: Dickinson Students Claim Award at World’s Largest Collegiate Hackathon

Battling spotty Wi-Fi and a 48-hour deadline, two students built an award-winning diabetes app from scratch at the world's largest college hackathon. Here’s their story.

A young woman poses in front of a mural that looks like angel wings. The mural is on Louther Street, in Carlisle, Pa.

Learning and Thriving 6,000 Miles From Home: An International Student’s Journey

Meet Ayako Ogawa ’28 and learn how she's growing and thriving on Dickinson's global campus.

Isa Mester ’26 (law & policy) completed an environmental, health & safety (EHS) internship at Airbus Defense and Space in Bremen, Germany.

Charting a Course in International Law and Security

Coming to Dickinson from rural Germany, Isa Mester ’26 found a welcoming community and exceptional opportunities to learn, lead and succeed.

Ten years after their graduation from Dickinson, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo 16 (left) and Madonna Enwe '16 reconnected on campus in July. Both aim to improve lives in Africa.

Separated by Oceans, United by Purpose and Passion

Two classmates, living on different continents, reconnected on campus. Both aim to improve lives in Africa-—one through economic development, the other, through health care and education.

Celine Phan '27

The Psychology of Belonging: Creating Community, Far From Home

Hanoi native Celine Phan ’27 had never been abroad before arriving at Dickinson. She soon found a supportive community on campus and the tools it takes to succeed.

Hemanth Kapa ’27 presents original research he conducted through the Scripps Research Summer Internship at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, Calif.

Making Every Moment Count

"It's a place where I can follow my curiosity, try new things and feel supported." A full scholarship unlocked fresh opportunities for Hemanth Kapa '27, who's presented at professional conferences.

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Computer Science Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Graduating computer science majors land jobs with Goldman Sachs, Deloitte and more.

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.

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Mathematics Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Graduating mathematics majors secure jobs with Major League Baseball, Goldman Sachs, FTI Consulting and more.

A group of students at the National Aquarium

Students Dive Into Baltimore’s Economic Ecosystem on Burgess Institute Trip

High-impact networking, hands-on learning (and seal pups!) make for an unforgettable experience.

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Pivotal on the Pitch

Meet standout student-athletes Ethan Jarden ’26 and Isra Khan ’26, who made a major impact on the soccer field this season.

Kobe Fleming '24 (left) and Joe Smyth '25 grew up playing squash together in New Zealand. Photo by Dan Loh.

The Unifying Power of Sports

Meet Kobe Fleming '24 and Joe Smyth '25, lifelong friends who grew up playing squash together in New Zealand and are now co-captains of Dickinson's squash team.

Sebastian Valdez '26

Depth, Breadth and Belonging

“My goal is to return to my home country and share the knowledge and expertise I have gained." Meet Sebastian Valdez '26, an accomplished soccer player and aspiring civil engineer.

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Dickinson Welcomes First Next Genius Scholars

Dickinson joins forces with Next Genius, a program identifying and supporting the brightest and most promising students from 1,800 schools in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

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