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Beverly Daniel Tatum

Beverley Daniel Tatum to Headline Black History Month Events

Dickinson will launch Black History Month with a lecture by Beverly Daniel Tatum, acclaimed psychologist, education leader and author of a seminal book on the psychology of racism and racial identity.

Olivia Whittaker '27

Philosophy in Action

"It's extremely humbling, but it catalyzes me to think, question and expand." Philosophy major Olivia Whittaker ’28 values the way her philosophy courses continuously challenge her.

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Pyrotechnics and Polyphony: Balancing Physics and Music

“Conducting research at different institutions across the U.S. gave me a new perspective on what life after college can look like,” says Carys Chase-Mayoral ’26 (physics, music).

A plaque outside the building now known as Allison Hall commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus in 1961. The first Social Justice Month event will be held in that building. Photo by Dan Loh.

Journey Toward Justice: Dickinson Launches Social Justice Month

January is Social Justice Month at Dickinson. Join in with volunteer opportunities, discussions, an athletics clinic, film screenings, performances, a Red Devil clothing drive and more.

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Appreciating Difference: Lessons in Faith, Friendship and Pluralism

“You can’t understand someone else’s faith tradition until you see the beauty in it." Meet Jonah Lenahan '26 (religion, political science).

While spending her junior year abroad, Olivia Ammon '26 took classes, in the German language, in her major and conducted original research.

Learning Across Continents

Meet Olivia Ammon '26 (psychology, German), an aspiring forensic psychologist. While studying abroad, she took psychology classes in the German language and conducted original research.

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Community and Competition

“If you’re looking for a tight-knit community and are ready to make friends, Dickinson is definitely for you,” says Joe Apat ’28, a Dickinson student-athlete and quantitative-economics major.

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Connecting Data With Ethics and Global Perspectives

Success on the field, in class, at an internship and abroad provides Abby Kohan '26 (data analytics) with the skills and confidence to tackle complex problems.

Bob Chesney on the football field.

Bob Chesney ’00 Takes Helm as UCLA Football Head Coach

The former Red Devils standout brings championship experience from James Madison and Holy Cross to the Bruins.

burgess institute for global economy

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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