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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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2024 Research & Writing Awards Ceremony

Dickinson Celebrates Outstanding Research & Writing

Dickinson is proud to announce the winners of its annual FYS Excellence in Writing Award, the Prize for Excellence in First Year Research and the Research Prize for Sophomores or Juniors.

March 19,2024

Dickinson Research & Writing Prize WInners, 2023-24