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Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1773, it was originally established as a grammar school by Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The college was chartered in 1783, making it one of the oldest colleges in the United States.

History[edit]

Dickinson College was named in honor of John Dickinson, a prominent Founding Father and a signer of the U.S. Constitution. The college's mission is to provide a useful education in the liberal arts and sciences.

Academics[edit]

The college offers a wide range of undergraduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Dickinson is known for its emphasis on global education, with a strong focus on study abroad programs and international relations.

Campus[edit]

The campus is located in the historic town of Carlisle, which is known for its rich history and vibrant community. The college's facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and residence halls.

Athletics[edit]

Dickinson College's athletic teams are known as the Red Devils. The college competes in the NCAA Division III and is a member of the Centennial Conference.

Notable Alumni[edit]

Dickinson College has produced many notable alumni, including James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, and Roger Brooke Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the United States.

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+'''Dickinson College''' is a private [[liberal arts college]] located in [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania]]. Founded in 1773, it was originally established as a grammar school by [[Benjamin Rush]], a signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. The college was chartered in 1783, making it one of the oldest colleges in the [[United States]].
-{{Infobox university
-| name = Dickinson College
-| image = Dickinson College seal.png
-| image_size = 150px
-| motto = ''Pietate et Doctrina Tuta Libertas''
-| mottoeng = Freedom is made safe through character and learning
-| established = 1773
-| type = [[Private university|Private]]
-| endowment = $500 million (2021)
-| president = John E. Jones III
-| undergrad = 2,300
-| city = [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania|Carlisle]]
-| state = [[Pennsylvania]]
-| country = [[United States]]
-| campus = [[Small town]]
-| colors = Red and White
-| nickname = Red Devils
-| mascot = Red Devil
-| website = [https://www.dickinson.edu/ www.dickinson.edu]
-}}
-'''Dickinson College''' is a [[private liberal arts college]] in [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania]]. Founded in 1773 as Carlisle Grammar School, it was chartered as a college by a [[charter]] from the [[Pennsylvania General Assembly]] in 1783. The college was named in honor of [[John Dickinson]], a signer of the [[Constitution of the United States|U.S. Constitution]] and a prominent figure in the early history of the United States.
+== History ==
+Dickinson College was named in honor of [[John Dickinson]], a prominent [[Founding Father of the United States|Founding Father]] and a signer of the [[Constitution of the United States|U.S. Constitution]]. The college's mission is to provide a useful education in the [[liberal arts]] and sciences.
-== History ==
+== Academics ==
-Dickinson College was originally established as a grammar school in 1773. It was chartered as a college in 1783, making it one of the oldest colleges in the United States. The college was named after John Dickinson, who was a signer of the Constitution and a prominent advocate for education.
+The college offers a wide range of [[undergraduate]] programs in the [[humanities]], [[social sciences]], and [[natural sciences]]. Dickinson is known for its emphasis on [[global education]], with a strong focus on [[study abroad]] programs and [[international relations]].
 == Campus ==
-The campus of Dickinson College is located in the small town of [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania]]. The college's historic buildings include [[Old West (Dickinson College)|Old West]], which was designed by [[Benjamin Latrobe]], the architect of the [[United States Capitol]]. The campus also features the [[Waidner-Spahr Library]], the [[Kline Center]], and the [[Holland Union Building]].
+The campus is located in the historic town of [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania|Carlisle]], which is known for its rich history and vibrant community. The college's facilities include state-of-the-art [[laboratories]], [[libraries]], and [[residence halls]].
-== Academics ==
+== Athletics ==
-Dickinson College offers a wide range of [[undergraduate]] programs in the [[liberal arts]]. The college is known for its strong emphasis on [[global education]], with a high percentage of students participating in study abroad programs. The college also offers unique programs in [[environmental studies]], [[international business]], and [[security studies]].
+Dickinson College's athletic teams are known as the [[Red Devils]]. The college competes in the [[NCAA Division III]] and is a member of the [[Centennial Conference]].
-== Student Life ==
-Dickinson College has a vibrant student life with numerous [[student organizations]], [[clubs]], and [[Greek life]] options. The college's athletic teams, known as the [[Dickinson Red Devils]], compete in the [[NCAA Division III]] and are members of the [[Centennial Conference]].
 == Notable Alumni ==
-Dickinson College has produced many notable alumni, including:
+Dickinson College has produced many notable alumni, including [[James Buchanan]], the 15th [[President of the United States]], and [[Roger Brooke Taney]], the fifth [[Chief Justice of the United States]].
-* [[James Buchanan]], the 15th President of the United States
-* [[Roger Brooke Taney]], the fifth Chief Justice of the United States
-* [[Spencer Fullerton Baird]], a noted naturalist and the second Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
-== Related Pages ==
+== External Links ==
-* [[Liberal arts college]]
+* [https://www.dickinson.edu/ Official website]
-* [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania]]
+* [https://www.dickinson.edu/about/ About Dickinson College]
-* [[John Dickinson]]
+{{nt}}
-* [[Centennial Conference]]
+[[Category:Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania]]
-* [[NCAA Division III]]
-== Categories ==
-[[Category:Private universities and colleges in Pennsylvania]]
-[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania]]
 [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1773]]
+[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in the United States]]
+[[Category:Private universities and colleges in the United States]]
 [[Category:1773 establishments in Pennsylvania]]
-[[Category:Dickinson College]]
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