Al Dickenson

Al Dickenson graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College with bachelor’s degrees in history, communication, and English. He currently serves as an editor for an international equine practitioners’ magazine in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his hometown, where he lives with his wife. He also works as a freelance journalist, photographer, archivist, and historian, and he enjoys hiking and reading, particularly about history.

Articles By Al Dickenson

By: Al Dickenson — March 9, 2023
It's important to consider words of wisdom, especially those words concerning the importance of women in higher education.
Here are some ways historians' skill sets come into play beyond the classroom.
Here are some things you will want to accomplish in your last year at college.
By: Al Dickenson — March 23, 2023
This short guide can provide a few helpful details for how to best fulfill your civic duty while at school.
There are a lot of different ways instructors can alleviate testing anxiety, usually with minimal additional labor.
By: Al Dickenson — October 23, 2023
This article delves into five of the most common technology-related challenges faced by college students and offers ideas to help them resolve these problems.
There is often an imbalance with group projects, where a few students invest significant effort while others contribute minimally. While daunting, the challenges posed by college-level group projects offer invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth.
By: Al Dickenson — January 30, 2023
This article will show the many ways in which student news media contributes to the campus community.
By embracing the SAVE Plan, parents can reclaim control over their financial destinies and ensure a brighter tomorrow for future generations.
By: Al Dickenson — November 13, 2023
Mastering negotiation can lead you to places you never dreamt of. Those locations could be leadership positions, be they formal or informal, or perhaps it is simply a place of mental clarity. Either way, both are worth the risks to get there.