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Summer 2024 Gallery

In July 2024, we welcomed a new cohort of rising high school seniors to our fourth annual Knowledge for Freedom seminar. This transformative program immersed students in the rich history of American democracy while preparing them for the challenges of college and civic leadership.

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Academic Exploration

The students’ day began with thought-provoking lectures on foundational texts, led by esteemed faculty.

College Preparation

Participants gained valuable insights into the college admissions process, learning strategies for crafting standout applications from experienced admissions staff. 

Bringing History to Life: The Other Lincoln-Douglass Debates

Student standing up to speak
Alumni from previous years returned to judge, bridging past and present cohorts.

Campus and Community

students around a plaque
Students explored Dickinson College’s complex history through our “Dickinson and Slavery” tour, led by undergraduate interns.
students having ice cream
Memorable trips to a local ice cream shop, Massey’s.

Field trips

State Capital:

Students in front of statues
Students at A Gathering at the Crossroads with Lenwood Sloan
students in blue meeting state representatives
Student meeting with State Representatives Barb Gleim and Joe Webster

Gettysburg National Military Park

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Graduate TA Cooper Wingert giving lecture on the battle of Gettysburg

Washington D.C.

Students and staff in front of the Washington Memorial
Students at the Lincoln Memorial
Students applying what they learned at the  Lincoln Memorial

Our Dedicated Team

Graduate and undergraduate staff
The graduate and undergraduate staff in D.C
The seminar’s success was made possible by our passionate staff. Professor Pinsker, Professor Mealy and the graduate teaching assistants guided academic inquiry.  While undergraduate tutors provided peer support and mentorship.