Dickinson is proud of its status as the 16th-oldest college in America and the first chartered in the newly recognized United States (after the signing of the Treaty of Paris). Tradition is part of our foundation, and many traditions remain relevant in our narrative today. Whether we are quoting the original words of our founder, Dr. Benjamin Rush, or appreciating his bronze likeness which looks out across campus, whether we are walking the halls of the oldest college building, Old West, or watching the construction workers erect the newest wing of the Rector Science Complex, we are forever building upon that foundation and finding common ties between then and now.
