Dickinson Law News

Shaakirrah Sanders SHAAKIRRAH R. SANDERS NAMED DICKINSON LAW’S FIRST ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ANTIRACISM AND CRITICAL PEDAGOGY

July 2023 — Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway wanted someone with several specific attributes for the newly created position of Associate Dean for Antiracism and Critical Pedagogy at Penn State Dickinson Law. Full story

Lutie Lytle DICKINSON LAW HOSTS SUCCESSFUL LUTIE A. LYTLE BLACK WOMEN LAW FACULTY WORKSHOP AND WRITING RETREAT

July 2023 — University of Colorado Law School Dean and Provost’s Professor of Law Lolita Buckner Inniss attends many conferences and gatherings focused on legal scholarship and law school leadership each year. But there is something special about the Lutie A. Lytle Black Women Law Faculty Workshop and Writing Retreat that sets it apart from others. Full story

Building PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW WELCOMES NEW FACULTY

June 2023 — Penn State Dickinson Law is pleased to welcome Christopher S. Havasy, Nicholas Kahn-Fogel, Amy C. Gaudion, and Andrea J. Martin to its full-time resident faculty beginning July 1, 2023. Full story

Old Main PENN STATE RISES 10 PLACES IN 2024 QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

June 2023 — Penn State ranked No. 83 in the world — a jump of 10 positions from No. 93 last year — in the recently released 2024 QS World University Rankings, placing the University in the top 6% worldwide among the 1,500 institutions ranked by QS. Full story

Jeffrey A. Dodge PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

June 2023 — Penn State Dickinson Law is pleased to announce that Jeffrey A. Dodge will transition into the role of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2023. Full story

Sign BIG TEN LAW SCHOOLS AFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

June 2023 — We are deans of Big Ten law schools, joining together to affirm our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through legally permissible means, regardless of the outcome of the cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. These are core values of our law schools and the universities of which we are part. If we are to prepare people to be effective lawyers and future leaders, it is essential to create a learning environment that welcomes people who embody a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Learn more

Danielle M. Conway DEAN DANIELLE CONWAY NAMED TO "THE 2023 LAW POWER 100" LIST BY CITY & STATE PENNSYLVANIA

June 2023 – Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law, has been named to “The 2023 Law Power 100” list by City & State Pennsylvania. Full story

Group shot BEYOND THE BOOKS: WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT AND SERVE

May 2023 — Throughout their 1L year, despite the demands of classes, law book readings, and writing assignments, students from the Class of 2025 joined together in many ways to support and serve individuals and organizations in the Carlisle community and beyond. Full story

building ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON HELD

May 2023 — Penn State Dickinson Law held its annual employee appreciation luncheon on Monday, May 15. During the event, faculty and staff received awards and recognition for years of service milestones and dedication to the Law School. Full story

Class of 2023 PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW CELEBRATES 2023 COMMENCEMENT

May 2023 — On Friday, May 12, 2023, Penn State Dickinson Law held commencement exercises in Dickinson College’s Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium (ATS). The day's ceremony recognized 75 J.D. candidates and five LL.M. candidates. Full story