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Show is culminating event for studio art majors by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson A substantial creative project evolves across stages, as its creator moves from initial idea to work in progress to fully realized creation. So it was for this year’s seven senior studio art majors: After a full academic year of conceiving of, developing and refining new bodies of work and creating artist’s statements, they’re ready to present a joint exhibition representing all they’ve learned at Dickinson.

New initiative aims to bring the Dickinson community together and increase alumni engagement by Tony Moore The Alumni Council is calling all Dickinson graduates to get involved this May with the launch of the Alumni Engagement Challenge: Rush to Engage, a fun, competitive initiative designed to bring the Dickinson community together and increase alumni engagement.

Through separate programs, they create impactful experiences on campus by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson Two German artists, visiting campus through separate residencies, joined forces to create impactful and interdisciplinary experiences and work. Heike Liss is the current Sylvia J. Smith ’73 Artist-in-Residence, a program led by the Department of Art & Art History.

videos by Joe O'Neill and Stephen Munchel Architect Chris Sharples ’87 Returns to Dickinson as Burgess Institute Executive in Residence Chris Sharples ’87 has spent his career shaping some of the world’s most recognized buildings. As the founder of SHoP Architects—the New York firm behind projects ranging from the Barclays Center to the redesign of the Domino Sugar Factory site—he has built a reputation for design that is as conceptually rigorous as it is culturally responsive.

Philosophy research looks at the moral harms of micromanagement by Tony Moore Curiosity drives everything at Dickinson. In labs, studios, archives and communities around the world, students and faculty are asking questions big and small—and often finding surprising answers. Here's a look at a recent query. "What Micromanagement Reveals About Leadership": In a recently published article in Philosophy of Management, Kelahan explores two contested concepts: micromanagement and leadership.

Findings will help inform artist decisions about stoneware used for food, drink by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson Dickinson chemistry students are partnering with a community arts center to test glazes used by local ceramicists. Their findings will help artists make better-informed decisions about pieces intended for food and drink, while providing the students with an opportunity to conduct meaningful scientific research.

Donors make a difference with more than 3,500 gifts Alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends came together yesterday to make more than 3,500 gifts to Dickinson on Day of Giving, shattering the day’s goal of 3,000 gifts. Together, the community raised more than $1.6 million to enhance scholarships, academic programs, athletics, research and more.

Dickinson community comes together today with one purpose for one extraordinary day of impact Dickinson’s Day of Giving is now underway. Throughout the day, Dickinsonians around the world will come together to help reach the goal of 3,000 donors in a single day. With every gift making a difference for every student, it’s going to be one extraordinary day of impact.

Event connects students with young leaders, gives tips for sparking change by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson In a recent survey, nearly 60% of Gen Z adults agreed that the country’s biggest problems won’t be solved until a new generation takes the reins of power, but only 16% said that American democracy was working for them (Tufts University CIRCLE, 2025). This disconnect points to a gap between passion and meaningful action.

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will visit Dickinson for a Special Residency by Craig Layne Marine biologist, policy expert, writer and teacher Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is the latest recipient of The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism at Dickinson College. This annual $100,000 prize is awarded to individuals or organizations significantly impacting responsible action for the planet and its people.