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Investing in the Future: Donors Fund Immersive Career-Building Program

Thirteen Dickinson students will take part in an immersive career-readiness program this summer, thanks to a big assist from two anonymous donors.

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Innovation Competition 2026: What Matters to Students Today?

Dickinson's Innovation Competition returned this spring with eight finalist teams competing across two tracks—Build It and Change It.

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Burgess Global Leadership Development Program Takes Students Beyond the Classroom

New Global Leadership Development Program pairs 12 students with faculty and alumni mentors to deepen leadership skills through mentorship, site visits and project-based learning.

Students, staff, and alums pose for a group photo.

Students Spend Two Days at One of the World's Great R&D Labs

The Center for Career Development and the Burgess Institute sponsor trip to Corning Incorporated's New York HQ.

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Dickinson Launches Finance Major, Bringing Wall Street Closer to the Liberal Arts

Dickinson approves a new major in finance, responding to surging student demand and positioning Dickinson graduates for rewarding careers—without leaving the liberal arts behind.

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New Frontiers: Dickinson Students Tackle Global Megatrends at CSIS

A workshop at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, D.C., challenges students on the world’s most pressing issues.

Competitors pose with President Jones.

Madison Hensley '26 Wins Dickinson’s Public Speaking Contest

Student competitors reflect on who changed them—and prove that public speaking is a skill worth cultivating.

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Building for What’s Next

Founding Principal of SHoP Architects Chris Sharples ’87 returns to Dickinson to share knowledge and expertise as Burgess Institute Executive in Residence.

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The Big Picture: Dickinson Students Get a Front-Row Seat to the Global Economy

A powerhouse panel of alumni and industry leaders bring real-world economic forces into focus for students across every major.

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Students Partner With Alum at Kudu Investment Management on Data Analytics Project

Dickinson data analytics students gain hands-on professional experience through a partnership with alum-led Kudu Investment Management.

Co-taught by alum Gene Assaf (far left) and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Emily Kelahan (far right), the class includes guest-lectures by leaders from across a spectrum of industries. Photo by Dan Loh.

Preparing Students for Lifelong Meaning, Success

A new course, co-taught by an alum and professor, helps students develop the practical skills, personal insights and connections to help them create lifelong satisfaction and success.

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Emmy-Nominated Alum Returns as Burgess Institute Executive in Residence

Writer, radio host, producer and podcaster Lauren Ashley Smith ’06 brings Hollywood insights to Dickinson during campus visit.

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2026 Wall Street Career Trek

New York City alumni in the financial industry welcome students through a two-day Burgess Institute excursion.

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Students Dive Into Global Manufacturing With Mark Burgess '81

A tour of Mauser Packaging Solutions gives students a front-row look at what it takes to make a manufacturing powerhouse.

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Dickinson to Host Panel on Global Economy

Students in every major benefit from understanding how the global economy works and how it could shape their future careers. Four visionary leaders will share insights during a student-led discussion.

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