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Waidner-Spahr News and Events: Library Prizes for Excellence in Student Research

The Waidner-Spahr Library Research Prizes

The Waidner-Spahr Library Prize for Excellence in First Year Research

This prize recognizes and rewards first-year students who produce exceptional research projects. The winning student(s) will receive $100 and a certificate. In addition, the prize will be noted on the winners' transcripts.

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The Waidner-Spahr Library Research Prize for Sophomores or Juniors

This prize recognizes and rewards current sophomores or juniors who produce exceptional research projects during their sophomore or junior years. Winners receive a certificate and a $100 award. The prize is also noted on the winner's transcript.  

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First Year Seminar Excellence in Writing Awards

The Writing Program invites First-Year Seminar students to submit their best essays to the awards competition. The essays can be of any length, in any genre and for any FYS course. 

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2025 Research & Writing Awards Ceremony

Writing with Impact: Dickinson Bestows 2025 Writing, Research Awards

Four first-year students and one junior were the star attractions during a Writing & Research Awards ceremony and reception in the Waidner-Spahr Library. 

Photo of five student research and writing award recipients. Photo by Stephen Munchel.