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Drafting Freedom: How This Political-Science Major Works to Advance Social Justice

Amos Cedric Benning '28's college journey is defined by civic engagement, leadership, openness and a powerful sense of justice.

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Focused on Supporting Communities

Eva Hanlin ’27 (political science, environmental studies) wants to see communities grow stronger and healthier. An internship at the PA Dept. of Agriculture showed one way governments can help.

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February Lectures Explore the Arts, Democracy, Social Justice, AI

Join us as we explore the role of the arts in democratic society, an alum's book on how public opinion on gay rights is shaped, the effects of AI and the psychology of identity formation.

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The Consequences of Assumptions

Professor of Mathematics Lorelei Koss looks at math and literature and film and music and dance and visual design and ...

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Career Trek Offers Students Insight on D.C. Careers

Dickinson’s Center for Career Development helps 12 students gain first-hand knowledge of careers in journalism and the arts in the nation’s capital.

During Dickinson’s first AI Symposium last spring, Eren Bilen, assistant professor of data analytics, presented research exploring how critical thinking impacts human-AI collaborations.

A Future-Proof Education: How Dickinson College Teaches Students to Thrive in the AI Age

How do you future-proof your career for the AI age? Hint: It's about more than just tech literacy. Here's how Dickinson prepares students to thrive and lead in a fast-changing world.

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AI Q&A: Five Questions for the Road Ahead

"The benefits are substantial [and] the challenges are more subtle than the evil-genius scenarios some focus on." An expert reflects the effects of AI at work, in education and on the social fabric.

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Risk, Reward, Repeat: Ahead of the Curve With Kevin Laws ’88

Starting college at age 15, Kevin Laws '88 took a fast track to success in startups and tech. His secret sauce: Bold moves, big ideas and seeing what others miss.

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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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Helping Creatures Great and Small

From identifying dolphins in the Adriatic Sea, to researching snakes and caring for wild animals and birds, Molly Butts ’27 (biology) prepares for veterinary school in hands-on ways.

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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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Spark Your Imagination With These Public Arts Events

Highlights include a show about Jewish-German family history, a musical classic, works by women artists, thoughts on arts and democracy, and a reading by a renowned poet, essayist and biographer.

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Purpose and Belonging

“Getting involved in the local community has given me a stronger sense of place and purpose," says Sadie Dussault '28. Learn about the connections she's making through classes and Dickinson's CCLA.

Cormac Sullivan '26 is a varsity athlete who studied abroad during his junior year.

Genuine, Global, Grounded: On Going All-In

Cormac Sullivan ’26 (political science, Spanish) is a tour guide, vocalist and student-athlete who studied abroad, and he's making the most of every experience.

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Dickinson College Launches ‘The Courts and The Community’ Educational Series

Dickinson has announced a series of six educational workshops on the rule of law featuring federal judges and legal experts.

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