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- 1 2 Susan Snyder, "Dickinson College picks 1st female leader", Philadelphia Inquirer , October 30, 2012.
- ↑ Brian Amaral, "Metuchen native makes history as new president of Dickinson College", NJ.com, September 24, 2013.
- 1 2 Erik Veronikis, "Dickinson College President Nancy Roseman weighs in on historic post, goals", The Patriot-News , August 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Roseman studies viral enzyme, wins grant", The Williams Record , February 17, 1998.
- ↑ Christopher Marcisz, "Campus living room: Williams opens the new Paresky Center", The Berkshire Eagle , February 16, 2007.
- ↑ "Williams College Announces its 2013 Honorary Degree Recipients", Williams College, March 13, 2013.