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Hands-on, Heart-Centered Education

Bridget McMurrer (psychology) thrives on Dickinson’s people-first culture, and the hands-on learning, supportive professors and meaningful connections that define it.

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Capturing Locomotion: A Close Look at Muybridge’s Groundbreaking Photography

Curated by students, "Dissecting Locomotion" explores Muybridge’s pioneering photography of humans and animals in motion and its impact on art and science.

Holcombe Green speaks with Dickinson students interested in careers in finance during a Jan. 26 event at Lazard in NYC. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

Going the Distance: Dickinson Alum Funds New Scholarship Through NYC Marathon

Holcombe Green ’92’s first marathon was the largest in the world. Reaching the finish line, he raised funds for a new Dickinson scholarship, turning a fitness goal into opportunities for NYC students.

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Core Values Project Update

Community members asked to weigh in as yearlong values project moves toward final recommendations.

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Dickinson Partnership with University of Maine Opens Doors to Global Policy Careers

SPIA graduate partnership program offers Dickinsonians an accelerated, affordable path to a master's degree—and a tight-knit network that lasts.

Claire Choplick ’26 poses after the 2023 Convocation ceremony, when she was named the recipient of the George Shuman Jr. and Mary Louise D’olier Shuman Award Prize.

Tackling Cancer and Food Insecurity

Claire Choplick ’26 is a student-researcher in Mike Roberts’ cancer-research lab. She's also learning to address food insecurity by interning at a food bank in Carlisle.

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Love Your Body Week kicks off Feb. 16

Held every year in mid-February, Dickinson's Love Your Body Week is a fun celebration of self-acceptance and self-love.

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Dressing the Glitterati: Gender, Power and Fashion in Renaissance Art

Once upon a time, elite men signified power and success by donning luxurious fabrics, gold, jewels, sequins and brocade. Learn more about gender, sex, fashion and art through the 2026 Weiner Lecture.

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Made with Love

Madison Mobray '28 shines a spotlight on dining services staff member Nadia Alla and her impact on the Dickinson community.

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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.

Calyn Clements '26, a biochemistry & molecular biology major, was part of a dramatic rescue effort during last week's snowstorm. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson Student Takes Part in High-Stakes Rescue

During a major snowstorm, Calyn Clements ’26 drove a mother and newborn to safety after a dramatic roadside delivery.

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Celebrated Poet, Author Named 2026 Stellfox Scholar

Molly Peacock is a widely anthologized poet and the “poet activist” behind Poetry in Motion, which brought verse into NYC subways.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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