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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Brings a Vision for Climate Solutions to Dickinson
video by Joe O'Neill
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist, climate policy expert and bestselling author, visited Dickinson recently as the recipient of the 2026 Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism, sharing her vision for a more sustainable future.
During her residency, Johnson connected with students and faculty, highlighting the many practical solutions already available to address climate change and praising Dickinson's sustainability initiatives and student engagement.
“We have the solutions. Like everybody, we could do this. We could build this better world,” she says. “It's just a question of how quickly and how justly we're going to implement them.”
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Published November 10, 2026