Five students in Ukraine received life-changing news recently, thanks to the generosity of a Dson alum. Sam Rose ’58 is providing scholarships that will pay all costs for these students, giving them a chance for a future they may not have deemed possible.
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@PierceBrosnan
receiving his honorary degree from Dickinson College and addressed the graduating class at the 2019 Commencement exercises.
#Dson2019
#DsonGrad
For the first time since 2011, the
@DsonRedDevils
swept both the Little Brown Bucket and the Conestoga Wagon against long-time rivals. Tomorrow, they look to continue their winning ways against
@juniatacollege
: .
#GoRedDevils
🤘
Dickinson supports international students studying in the U.S. and has joined in an amicus brief supporting Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit challenging federal rules barring online study for international students.
Katharine Hayhoe, award-winning atmospheric scientist, received The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism on Sunday, May 19. The prize is awarded to individuals or organizations significantly impacting action for the planet
Our new 3-megawatt solar field officially began supplying power to the college today. Designed and built by Tesla, the field will provide 30 percent of the college's electricity needs and is just one of the many ways Dickinson continues to be a sustainability leader.
#DsonProud
Marcus Witherspoon '20 is taking advantage of every opportunity while studying abroad in Bologna, Italy. In between classes, studying and exploring, he's connected with a local child by teaching him English and how to play American football.
@DsonRedDevils
Fall of senior year looks very different than Phil Butler '21 imagined. But this award-winning football player and Student Senate president isn't letting that slow his ascent: .
Dickinson’s S&P A+ bond rating has been upgraded to A+ with a stable outlook. The move comes during a strong year for the college, which includes more than $30 million in fundraising, record applications and strengthened fiscal discipline.
Dickinson alumnus, parent, former trustee and interim President John E. Jones III '77, P'11, has been named the college’s 30th president, removing the interim title:
After leading
@DsonRedDevils
basketball out of a tough 2020-21 season that saw the squad go 4-21, Head Men's Basketball Coach Alan Seretti has been named 2022 Centennial Conference Coach of the Year
The 12-acre Tesla solar array at Dickinson Park is nearly completed! It will supply about 25 percent of the college’s electricity, bringing us that much closer an ever-greener future: .
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#DsonPhotos
Founded by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Dickinson has been preparing difference-makers since the American Revolution. Are you ready to start your bold, revolutionary future?
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@HBO
's
@BlackLadySketch
is among the nominees in the 2020 TV Critic Awards, and it features the comedic styling of Dickinson's 2020 Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient Lauren Ashley Smith '06: .
#DsonProud
#DsonAlumni
The
@DickinsonLax
win streak continues, with 20-6 NCAA tournament victory over Stevens! Come out to Biddle Field tomorrow at 3 p.m. to watch the Devils in the Sweet 16!
#DsonRedDevils
#LeanIn
Janel Pineda '18 has earned a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, which she'll use to pursue an M.A. in creative writing & education and an M.S. in global migrations & social justice:
Taytum Robinson-Covert '24, a 2020 graduate of Carlisle HS, has been selected as the recipient of the Dickinson-Carlisle Scholarship, a four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a college-bound Carlisle resident: .
#DsonProud
#Dson2024
President Margee Ensign presented the four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Carlisle High School senior Bethany Petrunak for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to service: .
With a single-school record of 372-198-1 over the course of 26 seasons, Dickinson College Head Swimming Coach Paul Richards reflects on his momentous career.
Stephen M. Smith '92, president and CEO of
@LLBean
, will deliver the 2018 Commencement address on Sunday, May 20. Smith is among four recipients of honorary degrees that will be awarded during the ceremony: .
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Today, more than 525 students moved their tassels from right to left. No matter where life takes you from here, you are always a Dickinsonian. See all of the photos from Commencement weekend: . 🎓🎉
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#Dson2018
#DsonPhotos
Young people are disproportionately harmed by abortion bans, which is why I convened 75 student leaders from 33 states to discuss their reproductive rights.
Each year, hundreds of Dickinsonians embark on
#service
trips to communities near and far. Two student groups recently traveled to West Virginia and Tennessee to lend their helping hands: .
Pursuing Fulbrights.
@Vanguard
.
@MLB
. These are just a few of the things you can expect Dickinsonians to be doing after graduation. Find out even more about the class of 2019’s post-graduation plans: .
Watch the video: .
#DsonProud
#Dson2022
is already a record-breaking class! Dickinson received its highest number of applications for the class of 2022, proving that the demand for Dickinson’s useful liberal-arts education is strong: .
The Dickinson Men's Lacrosse team raised more than $10,000 for the American Red Cross Cumberland Valley Chapter during their 14th annual Volleyball-a-Thon fundraiser (video by Shayyan Malik ’21).
When beloved crossing guard Rob Stone faced a sudden loss in his family, the Dickinson community rallied around him to offer support through this difficult time.
@abc27News
has the story: .
#DsonProud
Find out how all-conference linebacker and ROTC scholar James Turner ’20, has brought together his passions for athletics, history, poetry and education at Dickinson.
The
@DsonRedDevils
lacrosse program topped 360+ schools in a national fundraising challenge to benefit the
@HEADstrongFnd
. They were inspired to help families dealing with cancer by former teammate Tyler Lewellyn '17 who's currently battling the disease: .
Today, we honor the courage, persistence and philanthropy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we look back to his visit to the college in 1961. Read on: .
#MLKDay
Some people might know him as 007. Others may know him as Sam from "Mamma Mia!" We know him as our 2019 Commencement speaker, and we want to wish
@PierceBrosnan
a happy birthday!
As a vol. firefighter in Carlisle while at Dickinson and now at home in N.Y., Matthew Kness '21 continues to serve his community. Together with fellow
@DickinsonLax
teammates, he is helping raise efforts for the late Jerome Guise, a local firefighter: .
Mohamed "Mo" Kane '20 shows us his favorite way to cruise around the streets of Bologna, Italy. Mobike is a sustainable and affordable way for study abroad students to pick up and drop off a bike anywhere in the city.
This year, 705 candidates were nominated by 275 colleges and universities for Truman Scholarships. Only 58 were awarded. And for the first time, a Dickinson student earned one: Erin Lowe '23.
#Truman22
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"It's an incredible space, and it's something that I know a lot of us athletes have never had before." Hear from coaches and student-athletes about the new basketball and volleyball locker rooms, which were made possible by nearly 250 McAndrews Fund donors.
You may recognize
@PierceBrosnan
from a number of movies, but this actor, producer and environmental activist will deliver Dickinson's Commencement address and will receive an honorary degree from the college: .
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Dickinson College Farm to see the innovative biodigester project, which is turning farm and food waste into green energy.
Dickinson broke admissions records in both applications and acceptance rate this year—clear evidence that demand for Dickinson’s brand of liberal-arts education is stronger than ever!
Spring is in full bloom in Carlisle, and with temperatures nearing the mid-70's, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day. View our campus from wherever you are with the Old West Cam: .
It's national college
#DecisionDay
! Congratulations to all who are heading to college in the fall, and in particular to our new members of
#Dson2022
. We can't wait to welcome you to campus in August!
#DsonProud
When yellow fever ravaged Philadelphia in 1793, Dickinson’s founder, Benjamin Rush, worked tirelessly to treat the sick. Stephen Fried, author of the biography "Rush," recently spoke about the contemporary relevance of Rush’s legacy on
@CBSThisMorning
: .
Dickinsonians feel the impact of our founder Benjamin Rush every day, but his life's work stretches far beyond our campus. A new book by
@nytimes
bestselling author and journalist Stephen Fried observes why he's considered one of our nation's most unsung founding fathers.
Why Toulouse, not Paris? Why Nagoya, not Tokyo? Why Norwich, not London? Because Dickinson
#StudyAbroad
programs are about living as locals, getting immersed in the culture, speaking the language—not just visiting as a tourist looking for a photo op: .
Happy birthday, Benjamin Rush! Dickinsonians feel his impact on our campus and in our spirits each day. In honor of his 272nd birthday, we reflect on the influence and leadership of our founder with the story of Dickinson: .
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Dickinson honored those who died in the 9/11 attacks during a Patriot Day observance organized by ROTC. The solemn ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Interim President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, and his wife Beth presented a wreath at the flagpole.
Congratulations to the future class of 2027! We are delighted to welcome our Regular Decision admitted students to the Dickinson community!
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#dson2027