Stories &amp; News

Meet Grace ’26: A Student Making a Difference

In this month’s edition of our student-produced vlog, get to know Grace, a Class of 2026 anthropology and education major from Oregon.

Dartmouth College Fund Student Life

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Charitable Gift Annuity: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Back

Did you know your gift to Dartmouth can provide you with regular income during your lifetime while supporting the institution you love? Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) are a unique way to support your favorite institution while securing a reliable income stream for yourself and your family during your retirement years.

Giving

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A side-by-side photo of Louise Erdrich and Annette Gordon Reed

New Trailblazer Scholarships Honor Two Acclaimed Alumnae

Award-winning authors Annette Gordon-Reed ’81 H’21 and Louise Erdrich ’76 H’09 are the latest members of the Dartmouth community to have a scholarship named in their honor as part of an initiative that recognizes pioneering Black Americans, Native Americans, women, and others underrepresented during much of the College’s history.

Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Giving

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A collage of four different students doing artistic endeavors like playing instruments or working on jewelry..

Artistic Creation Is for All Students, No Matter Their Major

The reimagined HOP will encourage students to engage with the arts and explore new ways to enhance their Dartmouth experience.

Arts and Culture Student Life

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President Beilock’s Visit to London Surveys Dartmouth’s Global Footprint

In her first trip to London as president of Dartmouth, Sian Leah Beilock met with students, faculty, parents and alumni, and representatives from peer institutions, academic partners, and media—reaffirming Dartmouth’s commitment to its global community and the focus on impact.

Diversity and Inclusion Global Dartmouth

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Empowering Futures Through Financial Aid

Join Director of Financial Aid G. Dino Koff to learn how support for financial aid builds a stronger, more innovative Dartmouth. Hear from some of the inspiring students who are making the most of Dartmouth’s unique educational experience as they chart their individual courses to life after graduation.

Financial Aid

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Tom and Gina Russo seated on a sofa in front of a gallery wall.

Committed to Student Health, Wellness, and Community

Dartmouth’s West End is one of the most vibrant parts of campus today, and the College is planning to transform West Wheelock Street, which links the West End to the Green, into a hub of student life.

Alumni Features Giving

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An aerial shot of a group gathered in a circle on the green in a candlelight vigil honoring the late Buddy Teevens.

A Groundswell of Group Giving Honors Buddy Teevens

Football alumni, classes, and friends rally to advance the late coach’s legacy.

Athletics Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Will the United States Elect its First Woman President?

Professor Anna Mahoney, Executive Director of the Rockefeller Center, explores how women have participated in U.S. politics in the past and what this tells us about the women participating today.

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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A photo of Dartmouth student Julia Hill holding a check for 30,000 in funding for RealVision

Fueled by a “Sense of Fearlessness”

First-generation student Julia Hill was an experienced researcher, entrepreneur, and published academic journal author before completing her undergraduate degree.

Faculty Science and Innovation Student Life

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A photo of professor Karen Fortuna (left) standing next to student Julia Hill (right).

Researchers Harness the Power of Smartphones to Identify Symptoms of Early Dementia

Digital technology in development at Dartmouth may slow the progress of diseases such as Alzheimer’s with earlier intervention.

Faculty Science and Innovation

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Adopt a Hinman Box!

Make your gift of $100 or more to the Hopkins Center Renovation and Expansion Gift Fund and receive an authentic Hinman Box door.

Arts and Culture Giving

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Cheryl Shepard '90 posing with former Council president Alexandra Barnett ’07 and president-elect Bruce Danziger ’83 P’22

Meet Your President

As president of the Alumni Council, Cheryl wants to take on the tough problems while shining a light on all the positive things that are happening on the campus in support of President Beilock’s five pillars of initiatives.

Alumni Features Alumni Leadership

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Yanjun Wei GR’04 says Professor David Lemal, left, “exemplified the friendly Dartmouth culture that I grew to love and embrace.”

Horizons Expanded, a Life Changed, and Hope for Future Generations

Yanjun Wei GR’04 reflects on his transformative Dartmouth experience, the profound impact of his mentor, Professor David Lemal, and shares how Dartmouth shaped his intellectual and personal growth.

Alumni Features Global Dartmouth

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Our Dartmouth Experience, as Alumni and Professors

Susan Ackerman ’80 is the Preston H. Kelsey Professor of Religion and Herbert Chang ’18 is an assistant professor of quantitative social science.

Alumni Features Faculty

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Chitra Narasimhan speaking to the alumni council.

The Voice of the People

“Alumni might not think to reach out or know where to go when they have something they want to share. Whether it’s big or small, the ALC wants to make sure that it gets seen.”

Alumni Features Alumni Leadership

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A photo of Stephen Lewinstein, joyfully smiling and laughing in front of the newly renamed Lewinstein Athletic Center

Dartmouth’s Historic Athletic Facility Has a New Name

Dartmouth’s athletic facility formerly known as Alumni Gym now has a new name: the Lewinstein Athletic Center, thanks to a history-making gift that will transform Dartmouth’s ability to support all students who participate in athletics, as well as support coaches and staff in the pursuit of Big Green athletic excellence.

Athletics Giving News

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Association of Alumni Announces 2024-2025 Timeline

The Association of Alumni Executive Committee will announce its nominated slate of candidates for officers and members of the Executive Committee by December 20, 2024.

Alumni Leadership Classes, Clubs and Groups Volunteer Resources

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Members of the Wearers of the Green gathered for the Homecoming parade.

73 Dartmouth Alumni Are the Newest Wearers of the Green

Seventy-three 2024 inductees took part in the Dartmouth Night parade and were recognized on the Green before the bonfire and at halftime during the Homecoming football game.

Athletics Dartmouth Spirit News

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The Big Green Spirit Dazzled During Homecoming 2024

From the iconic bonfire to DARToberfest, alumni, students, and families returned to campus for a memorable weekend.

Dartmouth Spirit News

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Professor of Anthropology Jerry DeSilva giving a presentation, his arms outstretched as he speaks.

Professor Jerry DeSilva: Committed to Lifelong Learning

The Professor John Rassias Award for Faculty Commitment to Lifelong Learning recognizes current or recently retired faculty members who have gone above and beyond to stay connected to Dartmouth graduates.

Faculty News

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The winners of the 2024 Alumni Council awards posing in front of a green backdrop that reads Dartmouth.

The Alumni Council Honors Six Volunteers for Exceptional Leadership

The council honored four alums this year for their decades of service to Dartmouth.

Alumni Leadership News

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Dartmouth Class of 1989 Raises Funds for New Student Residential Hall

In response to President Beilock's mission to improve campus housing, the Class of 1989 is taking up the challenge of funding an entire student residential hall

Alumni Features Classes, Clubs and Groups News

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Maximize Your Philanthropy with a Dartmouth Donor Advised Fund

Let’s compare a Dartmouth Donor Advised Fund versus a family foundation to highlight the differences.

Giving

Dartmouth Book Club with The Latecomer Author Jean Hanff Korelitz ’83

The event includes a discussion with Korelitz in conversation with Alexander Chee, professor of creative writing and English at Dartmouth, followed by moderated breakout discussion groups with fellow participants.

Lifelong Learning

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“Oh, the Places They Will Go! Study Away Opportunities”

Learn more about Dartmouth’s many accredited off-campus study opportunities offered by the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Education.

Parents and Families Student Life

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Sleep Saturday founders & sisters stand in front of Lou's Bakery

Building Community Through Comfort: The Story of a Dartmouth-Inspired Pajama Brand

Katie Weber ’24 and her sister Madelyn Weber are business partners and the creative minds behind Sleepy Saturday, a stylish and comfortable pajama brand. We spoke with Katie, Madelyn, and their student ambassador, Olivia Galiatos ’26 about the company, how it came to be, and their experience entering the fashion industry.

Alumni Features Entrepreneurship

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Buddy Teevens Stadium at Memorial Field: A Celebration

Buddy Teevens had an immense impact on the Dartmouth community and the world beyond. It is only right that his legacy is recognized and cemented in Big Green history—and the dedication of Buddy Teevens Stadium at Memorial Field ensured just that.

Alumni Leadership Athletics Dartmouth Spirit

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Family Weekend 2024: A Recap In Photos

The weekend featured a robust schedule of events, providing opportunities for families and friends to connect, explore, and engage with their students and the rest of the Dartmouth community.

Dartmouth Spirit News Parents and Families

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A Dartmouth Alum Cultivating Change: Mark Thomas ’74 and Garfield Produce Co.

Garfield Produce is one of the leading suppliers of microgreens for Chicago restaurants while employing Chicagoans with felony records.

Alumni Features Career Advice Entrepreneurship

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Students stand arms around each other on the football field celebrating the life of Buddy Teevens

President Beilock Announces Programs to Build on Teevens Legacy

Alumni and friends have committed $40 million to date toward student-focused investments that will celebrate the legacy of the beloved coach.

Athletics Financial Aid Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Second Dartmouth AI Conference Slated for Oct. 11, 2024

The Dartmouth AI Conference is heading west this year to the San Francisco Bay area for a full day of Dartmouth excellence and connection in the heart of AI innovation and industry.

Entrepreneurship News Science and Innovation

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Interviewing 101: An Interview with Hank Malin ’82

The interview advice out there is endless and can seem especially daunting for new graduates. How can you sift through the noise and properly prepare for an interview? For Dartmouth alums, there’s a clear answer—the Alumni Practice Interview Program.

Alumni Features Career Advice Volunteer Opportunities

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A group of trippies from the Class of 2003 posing in front of Robinson Hall.

What’s Your First Year Trips Story?

From classic outdoor adventures such as hiking in the White Mountains or kayaking on the Connecticut River to more recent, closer-to-home options, including organic farming and fashion and sustainable design explorations on campus, First-Year Trips has been a Dartmouth tradition since 1935.

Dartmouth Spirit Student Life

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An Evening of Unity and Leadership

More than 100 alumni, guests, and friends gathered on Martha’s Vineyard for an evening marked by camaraderie, conversation, and celebration. Despite a surprise summer storm, the fourth annual BADA summer gathering was a testament to the enduring spirit and strength of Dartmouth’s Black alumni community. 

Alumni Leadership Classes, Clubs and Groups Diversity and Inclusion

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Students from across campus gather in the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society to participate in TuckLAB: Energy, a popular co-curricular program.

“Walls Get in the Way of Collaboration and Creativity”

By locating engineering, computer science, energy, and business next to one another, Dartmouth pledged that this new district would be a place of serendipitous collisions, with faculty from across disciplines discussing novel ways to collaborate on research with global impact, and it would be the epicenter for expanding the tech literacy of all Dartmouth undergraduates—essentially redefining what a liberal arts education means today.

Entrepreneurship Science and Innovation Sustainability

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A group of admitted students from the Dallas area.

At Dartmouth, Volunteering is "In the Fabric"

Amy Alitzer ’99 and Adrienne Wagner ’99 serve as co-presidents of the Dartmouth Club of Dallas/Fort Worth, which has 800–900 registered members from the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Classes, Clubs and Groups

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Go Beyond the Headlines and Explore the 2024 Elections

Interested in learning more about the issues, real and imagined, driving the 2024 elections and the possible repercussions of who becomes the next president of the United States?

Faculty Lifelong Learning News

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Dartmouth’s Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame to Honor Two Alumni

The Magnuson Center will welcome Chris Meledandri and Lew Cirne into the Hall of Fame at the September Dartmouth Entrepreneurs Forum.

Alumni Leadership Entrepreneurship

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Dartmouth, Geisel School, and Dartmouth Health Honored with Advancement Awards

The world’s leading organization for educational advancement professionals recently honored Dartmouth, the Geisel School of Medicine, and Dartmouth Health for exceptional achievement in their strategic use of data and survey findings, improved internal communications, and the record-setting results of The Call to Lead campaign.

News

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“We want to make sure that people understand that they’re human beings, not human doings.”

Answered by Stephen Gonzalez, Corrigan Family Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership and Mental Performance

Athletics Mental Health and Wellbeing News

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Future of Work panel at Boston Dartmouth for Life event in Boston.

Kaitlin Gastrock ’04 on Embracing the Opportunity in Challenge

Alumni Leadership Career Advice Networking and Mentorship

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Dartmouth Book Club with President Sian Leah Beilock

A live, virtual conversation featuring President Beilock, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Harrity, and Mary Lou Aleskie, the Howard Gilman ’44 Executive Director of the Hopkins Center for the Arts discussing Beilock’s Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To.

Lifelong Learning

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A Gift to Expand Minds and Opportunities

Rebecca Tadikonda ’95 and her husband Madhu Tadikonda recently joined the Evergreen Scholarship Circle, which honors individuals who have given $1 million or more to endow a scholarship at Dartmouth.

Alumni Features Evergreen Scholarship Circle Giving

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An overhead shot of the group at the DGALA mini reunion event during Reunions.

Spotlight on DGALA's June Mini-Reunion

DGALA, Dartmouth’s LGBTQIA+ alumni association, hosted its annual mini-reunion on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 to coincide with the 2024 Commencement and Reunion period.

Alumni Leadership Classes, Clubs and Groups Diversity and Inclusion

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Reunions 2024 Take Unity to New Heights

Boasting clear skies and more than 4,500 alumni, family, and friends flocking to campus, Reunions offered the wide range of programming and recreational fun it’s known and loved for.

Reunions

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Portrait photo of Anthony Fosu at Reunions

Dear Dartmouth: A Letter from Anthony Fosu ’24

My four years here as a student have been remarkable...Dartmouth provided a foundation for me to step out confidently into our global community.

Alumni Features

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Dartmouth Book Club with Annette Gordon-Reed ’81

Learn about the country’s long road to Juneteenth, why it’s important today, from its origins in Texas and how it informs our society and culture in the 21st century.

Lifelong Learning

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My First Day at Dartmouth

Shonda Rhimes ’91, Rachel Dratch ’88, Connie Britton ’89 and others share their first-day impressions on arriving at Dartmouth.

Alumni Features Dartmouth College Fund Financial Aid

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Dartmouth’s Top-Ranked Sailing Teams Set to Move into State-of-the-Art Boathouse

In the competitive recruiting world of collegiate sailing, gifts to Dartmouth’s new boathouse and boat barn will provide a big advantage—and serve the entire community.

Athletics Giving News

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Roger Federer Serves Up the 2024 Commencement Address

Watch the now viral commencement address that has more than 1.8 million views.

Dartmouth Spirit News

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Performers on stage during a performance of Ritual of Breath

The Ritual of Breath is the Rite to Resist Showcased at Lincoln Center

Dartmouth-commissioned opera explores the intersection of arts and civic engagement

Arts and Culture

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The Future of the Arts at Dartmouth

What do Shonda Rhimes ’91, Connie Britton ’89, Rachel Dratch ’88, and Sharon Washington ’81 have in common? They discovered their passion for the arts at the Hopkins Center.

Arts and Culture Dartmouth Spirit Giving

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Meet Tracey Pettengill Turner ’93, Founder & Chair of Copia

Tracey Pettengill Turner ’93 is a serial entrepreneur and business executive who has held leadership roles in social businesses and emerging markets for more than 25 years.

Dartmouth Founders Project

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A Bittersweet Goodbye

Isabella Fox ’24, recipient of the Fascitelli Family Scholarship Fund, reflects on her time at Dartmouth.

Giving

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Daryl Roth, President Sian Beilock, and Steven Roth stand on stage in front of an rendering of the new Hopkins Center with the words The Future of the Arts at Dartmouth written on the image

Dartmouth Announces $25 Million Gift to the Arts

Before a star-studded crowd of more than 275 alumni, trustees, and friends of the arts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City on Wednesday, President Sian Leah Beilock announced the largest gift dedicated to the arts in Dartmouth’s history.

Arts and Culture Giving

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Dartmouth Advancement announces launch of new website

Dartmouth’s Advancement division has launched a new alumni.dartmouth.edu, a website that brings together Alumni Relations, the Dartmouth College Fund, travel, career resources, news, and more.

News

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Navigating Dartmouth’s Career Resources for Alumni

Whether you are a recent graduate seeking a job, a professional looking to develop skills, or someone looking to make a career transition, Dartmouth offers a wealth of resources to support alumni.

Career Advice Networking and Mentorship

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Lauren Jones '20 wearing a bright pink lei at commencement.

Lauren Jones ’20 Is Creating Community Beyond Hanover

"I wanted to continue giving back to my classmates and building a community outside of campus and in the cities we all populate."

Alumni Features Classes, Clubs and Groups Dartmouth Spirit

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Association of Alumni Announces 2023-2024 Timeline

View the Association of Alumni Executive Committee 2024 timeline for electing officers and members of the Executive Committee.

Association of Alumni Nominates Executive Committee Candidates

The Dartmouth Association of Alumni Committee on Nominations has nominated candidates for the 2024 annual election of officers.

Meet Jeff Yasuda '94, CEO and Co-Founder of Feed Media Group

Jeff is the CEO and co-founder of Feed Media Group (FMG) and has over 20 years of experience in digital music.

Dartmouth Founders Project Entrepreneurship

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Tour the Reimagined Hop Today!

The renovated and expanded Hopkins Center for the Arts opens in 2025, but you don’t have to wait a year to see what it will look like. Take a tour today.

Arts and Culture Giving

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50 for 50 Podcast: Mateo Romero ’89

In Episode 1, Mateo Romero ’89 talks with his friend and classmate, podcast host Jennifer Avellino, about the things that have profoundly influenced and emboldened his work.

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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50 for 50 Podcast: Ricki Fairley ’78

In Episode 2, Ricki Fairley thought she would never live to see her youngest daughter graduate.

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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One Campaign, Three Bold Goals, Countless Lives Transformed

The Call to Lead campaign, our community’s most ambitious investment in Dartmouth’s potential, roared to a close with more than 60% undergraduate alumni participation and the ardent support of the Dartmouth community worldwide.

Giving News

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50 for 50 Podcast: AlexAnna Salmon ’08

In Episode 9: Growing up in the village of Igiugig in the Bristol Bay region of southwestern Alaska, home to about 70 tribal members, Salmon was always the only student in her grade. She spent happy days at the feet of elders, soaking up language and traditions. Now, drawing on her many-faceted Dartmouth experience, she's documenting the history of her Native community and leading it into the future. 

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Magnuson Center For Entrepreneurship

Our panelists share an overview of how the Magnuson Center serves as the entrepreneurial hub for the Dartmouth community in the areas of entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, venture capital, and social enterprise.

Parents and Families

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50 for 50 Podcast: Keith Boykin ’87

In Episode 8: "Gender, race, and Native American inclusion—they were all issues that we struggled with on campus in the mid to late 1980s, in part because the scars from the battles of the past hadn't yet healed."

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Mental Health and Wellness

Our panelists share an overview of the services, resources, and community life initiatives supporting the mental health and wellness of Dartmouth students.

Parents and Families

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50 for 50 Podcast: Selassie Atadika ’98

In Episode 7, Selassie Atadika ’98 has two lifelong passions: world travel and food.

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Faculty Research Spotlight and Q&A: Climate Change With Meredith Kelly

Meredith Kelly, associate professor of earth sciences, shares an exciting video highlighting her research interests in climate change, and answers parents’ questions about climate change and the overall teacher scholar experience for students at Dartmouth.

Parents and Families

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Faculty Research Spotlight and Q&A: Machine Learning and Creativity With Dan Rockmore

Dan Rockmore, professor of math and computer science, explores the future of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and its influence on human creativity in his "Short Talks on Big Ideas: Machine Learning and Creativity" video, and answers parents’ questions about his fascinating area of research.

Parents and Families

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50 for 50 Podcast: Bianca Smith ’12

In Episode 6: Less than a decade after graduating from Dartmouth, where she majored in sociology and played on the varsity softball and baseball club teams, Bianca Smith joined the Red Sox as a minor league coach—the first Black woman in history to reach that goal. But Smith refuses to see herself as a trailblazer, insisting that she's just doing what her parents, also Dartmouth grads, advised. "Find what you're passionate about, what makes you wake up in the morning."

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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The Student Wellness Center

Learn more about the resources and opportunities offered by the Student Wellness Center which help your student enhance their personal wellbeing, and the wellbeing of the Dartmouth community.

Parents and Families

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50 for 50 Podcast: Olivia Goodwin ’21

In Episode 5: Olivia Goodwin came to Dartmouth as a pole vaulter, joined the women's track and field team, and majored in sociology. Determined to help other students feel affirmed and accepted as they explore their gender and sexuality, Goodwin served in leadership roles with Dartmouth's Office of Pluralism and Leadership, the Student Wellness Center, the Dartmouth Outing Club, and the Pride Committee.

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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50 for 50 Podcast: Carmen Lopez ’97

In Episode 4: Growing up in the Navajo Nation, Carmen Lopez had never heard of the Ivy League when she became spellbound by a guest speaker at her high school: Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, Dartmouth Class of 1979, the first female Navajo surgeon. Arriving on campus in 1997, Lopez quickly involved herself in Native American Studies and joined the growing effort by Indigenous students to battle stereotypical language and imagery.  

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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50 for 50 Podcast: Victoria Li '16

In Episode 3: When Victoria Li ’16 first left New York City to attend Dartmouth, she felt a little lost, missing her close-knit Asian-American family and their bustling restaurant. Inspired by her family’s love of food, she found comfort in serving falafel sandwiches from a campus food truck, founding a club that hosted food tastings on campus, and even washing dishes in the dining hall. Since graduation, Victoria's had some fascinating twists and turns in her rising career. 

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Our panelists share an overview of how students explore the pathways available to engage in research, and share highlights of these collaborations.Presented and recorded on December 8, 2020Featuring:Elizabeth Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and SciencesMichael Casey, James Wright Professor MusicProfessor of Computer ScienceDirector of the Graduate Program in Digital MusicsArmond Dorsey ’20, Music modified with Neuroscience major

The Center for Professional Development

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The Value of Human-Centered Engineering

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The Tuck Business Bridge and Tucklab Programs

Parents and Families

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Faculty Research Spotlight and Q&A: International Security and Subversion With Professor William Wohlforth

William Wohlforth, professor of government, explores the challenge of subversion in international and domestic politics in his “Short Talks on Big Ideas: On Subversion” video, and answers parents’ questions about his fascinating area of research and the faculty/student experience for undergraduate students. Presented and Recorded on December 6, 2023Featuring:

Parents and Families

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Dartmouth Leaders on Life and Leadership

Here are a few favorite observations about leadership gathered from alumni answering The Call to Lead.

Alumni Features Networking and Mentorship

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Game of Thrones Showrunner David Benioff ’92 Steps Up for Dartmouth’s Arts District

Game of Thrones showrunner David Benioff talks about his inspiration for giving to the Hopkins Center expansion.

Alumni Features Arts and Culture Giving

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Two New Trailblazer Scholarships Honor Pioneering Alumni

Campaign gift continues series celebrating groundbreaking achievements

Alumni Leadership Giving News

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Bagging Peaks to Build Mental Health Awareness

A new fundraiser, in memory of a 1988 classmate, surpasses $250,000 to support mental health resources at Dartmouth.

Alumni Features Giving Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Why Financial Aid Matters So Much

Dartmouth spends more on each student than it charges in tuition. Financial aid gifts make the difference.

Dartmouth College Fund Financial Aid Giving

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How to Hit a Tax Trifecta with a Dartmouth Bequest

Know this before making your giving plans

Giving

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Nandini Prasad ’22 posing at the top of Baker Tower.

From Statistics to Turtles: Carving a New Path

Nandini Prasad ’22 takes advantage of many Dartmouth opportunities for a career in statistics

Alumni Leadership Career Advice

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A close up photo of the Class of 1982 Building lit up at night.

Dartmouth Names New Technology Center for Class of 1982

State-of-the-art engineering and computer science facility honors $50 million in philanthropic leadership

Giving News Science and Innovation

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Endowments Support the College’s Mission

Dartmouth’s careful stewardship of its endowment has resulted in significant growth over the past few years. Why does the College rely on donors to keep Dartmouth affordable?

Financial Aid Giving

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STEM Initiative Builds on 30 Years of Empowering Students

Dartmouth STEM Initiative will create new pathways to success and connect programs already expanding access to science, engineering, technology, and math

Giving Science and Innovation

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“This opportunity makes me compelled to do even better.”

The third financial aid video produced by Trustee Jake Tapper ’91 H’17 introduces Raylen Bark ’24, a standout Dartmouth student whose scholarship assistance is making her community-driven linguistic work possible

Financial Aid Giving Student Life

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Students cutting the ribbon on a new wellness center on campus

Answering the Call to Care

A wellness center, a growing team of counselors, and a prioritization of student mental health—all made possible by alumni generosity.

Giving Mental Health and Wellbeing News Student Life

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Dartmouth College Announces Outreach, Partnership with Native American Communities

Four-year pilot program will enable students to work with Native American communities on health care, economic, and governmental challenges

Diversity and Inclusion Giving News

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President Hanlon ’77 and Gail M. Gentes ’77a

Alumni and Parent Leaders Honor Hanlon Presidential Legacy

Gifts of $32 million create Hanlon Scholars Program to attract undergraduates committed to making positive global change

Financial Aid Giving News

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Students posing in front the Indira Gandhi Institute sign while studying abroad

From Vibrant Basecamp to a Global Classroom

Inspired alumni are funding experiential learning that develops tomorrow’s global leaders

Giving Global Dartmouth News

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Hopkins Center's rendering post renovation

The Hop is Alive and Well During Major Renovation Project

While the Hopkins Center is under construction, the Hop continues to sponsor arts events across campus and the region

Arts and Culture

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Give a Rouse for Ben Vinson III ’92

Alumni Features News

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Do It All with Financial Aid

Emma Johnson ’24 takes full advantage of the Dartmouth experience

Financial Aid Giving Student Life

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Students at a candlelight vigil on Baker Lawn

Dartmouth’s Commitment to Student Mental Wellness

The rising need for mental health support services is mobilizing the Dartmouth community and inspiring innovative solutions

Giving Mental Health and Wellbeing News

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A photo of the men's soccer locker room.

A Place to Gather: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Christopher “Dom” Colasanti ’90 

How Dartmouth alumni came together to raise funds for a beloved friend and classmate ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks

Alumni Features Athletics Giving

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An illustration of a woman wearing a team baseball cap riding a bengal tiger.

Dartmouth Alumni Working Behind the Scenes for Super Bowl LVI

Alumni Features Athletics News

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Dartmouth Welcomes Winter 2022

Dartmouth Spirit

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A New Display for Alumni Award Recipients, Past, Present, and Future

Alumni Leadership News

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Lacrosse coach talking to players on the side of the field

Teaching Student-Athletes to Lead on and off the Field

Thanks to The Call to Lead, endowed coaching positions and Dartmouth Peak Performance are shaping Dartmouth leaders for life.

Athletics Giving News

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Sisitsky Family is All In to Support First-Generation Students

A Three-Generation Dartmouth Family Committed to Paying it Forward

Financial Aid Giving News

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From Moosilauke to Main Street: 2023 Reunions Were a Major Success

Dartmouth Spirit News

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A group of people seated in the newly renovated Dartmouth Hall to celebrate the alumnae philanthropy that made the renovation possible.

Dartmouth Alumnae: National Leaders in Philanthropy

Learn why Dartmouth alumnae gave to The Call to Lead, and how their generosity is a model for philanthropy in higher education.

Centennial Circle Giving News

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Financial Aid and Four Years of Brotherhood

Brett Gallagher ’23, recipient of the Richard M. Nichols 1926 and Ruth K. Nichols Scholarship Fund, reflects on his time at Dartmouth.

Athletics Giving News

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A photo of a couple at graduation and then a photo of them today posing with their three children.

Big Green Love Stories: 2022 Edition

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a few Big Green Love Stories! We asked Dartmouth couples to share how they met, their favorite campus memories and what they are up to today.

Alumni Features Dartmouth Spirit

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Big Green Love Stories: 2024 Edition

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a few Big Green Love Stories! We asked Dartmouth couples to share how they met, their favorite campus memories and what they are up to today.

Alumni Features Dartmouth Spirit

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Big Green Love Stories: 2023 Edition

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a few Big Green Love Stories! We asked Dartmouth couples to share how they met, their favorite campus memories and what they are up to today.

Alumni Features Dartmouth Spirit

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Faculty Research Spotlight and Q&A: On Buddha’s Two Mothers with Professor Reiko Ohnuma

Reiko Ohnuma, Robert 1932 and Barbara Black Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department of Religion, shares her “Short Talks on Big Ideas: On Buddha's Two Mothers" video in which she talks about the ancient faith traditions of Buddhism and how gender issues and narrative literature have affected the philosophy as we know it today. After the video, she will answer parents’ questions about her research and the faculty/student experience for undergraduate students.May 9, 202412:00 – 12:45pm EDT Featuring:

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Building Community and Embracing Dialogue on the Future of Israel and Palestine

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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Embracing the Opportunity in Challenge

Education advocate and public affairs professional Kaitlin Gastrock ’04 on the power of seeing challenges as inspiration

Gratitude for Supporting Her Dreams

Sindhura Kodali ’08 directs a planned gift to Dartmouth “to make sure this institution endures”

Alumni Features Giving

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Rethinking 'Echo Chambers': Evidence from Facebook and YouTube

Faculty Lifelong Learning Science and Innovation

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A Bequest to Help Students Seeking Community

Rob Saltzman ’76 has made a bequest to support Triangle House and other on-campus resources supporting Dartmouth’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Association of Alumni Announces 2023-2024 Timeline

The Association of Alumni Executive Committee will announce its nominated slate of candidates for officers and members of the Executive Committee by November 21, 2023.

Alumni Leadership News Volunteer Resources

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Brian Nickerson ’00 on Entrepreneurship, Dartmouth, & the Perfect Morning Routine

Brian Nickerson ’00 is Founder and CEO of MagicLinks, an LA-based startup that enables social commerce on video platforms. A baseball All-American, and a serial entrepreneur, Brian has been immersed in both retail and tech for 10+ years.

Alumni Features Dartmouth Founders Project Entrepreneurship

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Give a Rouse for Edward Garrison Draper, Class of 1855

Give a Rouse for Edward Garrison Draper, Class of 1855, who the Maryland Bar will posthumously admit in October.

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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NEW: Dartmouth Branded LinkedIn Banners

Elevate Your LinkedIn Presence with Our New Dartmouth—Branded Banner Photos!

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Yoli Sanchez on Cancer Research

Join Professor of Molecular and Systems Biology and the Dartmouth Cancer Center’s Associate Director for Basic Services Yoli Sanchez as she talks about the critical life-saving cancer research being conducted at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine.

Faculty Lifelong Learning Science and Innovation

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Dartmouth’s Latin American Community Explores Innovation

President Sian Leah Beilock, several Dartmouth trustees, and senior administrators met with Latin American thought leaders in Peru to explore ways the university can expand its community and impact in the region.

Global Dartmouth News Science and Innovation

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Dartmouth Wins Three CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

Diversity and Inclusion News

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A group shot of all of the attendees of the 2023 BADA Martha's Vineyard event.

An Inspiring Gathering: BADA Hosts an Unforgettable Event on Martha’s Vineyard

Classes, Clubs and Groups Diversity and Inclusion News

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Photo, Left to right: Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Harrity, Diana and Stephen Lewinstein ’63 P’98, President Sian Leah Beilock

Record Gift Will Enhance Athletic Excellence at Dartmouth

President Sian Leah Beilock and President Emeritus Philip J. Hanlon ’77 jointly announced that Diana and Stephen Lewinstein ’63 P’98 have committed the largest gift in the history of Dartmouth athletics.

Athletics Giving News

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Strong Reunions Attendance Propels the Dartmouth College Fund

Reunions fueled the essential work of the Dartmouth College Fund and brought classes together for fun and conversation.

Giving News Reunions

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Does Democracy Work?

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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A crowd of people in Spaulding Auditorium cheering for the elimination of loan announcement.

Dartmouth Eliminates Student Loans for Undergraduates

Dartmouth College Fund Financial Aid Giving News

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The Past and Future of the Hopkins Center for the Arts

Arts and Culture Faculty Lifelong Learning

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BADA 50th Anniversary Celebration "A Triumph"

The atmosphere was one of fun, fellowship, and celebration as more than 300 alumni flooded campus for the Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association (BADA) 50th Anniversary.

Alumni Features Classes, Clubs and Groups News

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Colin Meyer on Worlds of Ice and Snow

Join Assistant Professor of Engineering Colin Meyer, as he takes a fascinating look at Earth's icy and frozen locations in a changing climate.

Faculty Lifelong Learning Science and Innovation

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Coeducation 50th Anniversary Weekend Highlights

Missed our on-campus weekend in November 2022? You can still celebrate by watching the most popular panels and events!

Alumni Features Dartmouth Spirit News

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Dr. Ashie Bhandiwad ‘13

Mom turned entrepreneur, Dr. Ashie Bhandiwad graduated from Dartmouth College in 2013 with a PhD in Engineering Science. Her sense of hard work, curiosity, and exploration would help to spark StemChef only a short four years later. Stemchef is an innovative business that makes STEM accessible to kids through food and cooking.

Dartmouth Founders Project

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Kimberly Juanita Brown on Slavery's Afterlife

Go back to class with Associate Professor Kimberly Juanita Brown as she examines our culture’s perception of Black bodies, imminent death, and the ways these images can cause collective suffering.

Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Lifelong Learning

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A Sustaining Gift with Long-Term Impact

Patty Chan and Howard Hodel ’75 P’15 THP’16 P’19 invested in a Dartmouth Donor Advised Fund to support financial aid and student life initiatives.

Giving

Short Talks on Big Ideas: Sonu Bedi on The Practice of Disagreement

"That's a feature of the American republic, to disagree." Join Professor of Government Sonu Bedi, as he delves into the rich and sometimes contentious history of disagreement and the United States Constitution.

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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Jimmy Carter: A Complex Legacy

Professor Randall Balmer discusses how Carter’s actions and motivations have shaped American society and the complex reputation of the 39th President of the United States.

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where Are We Now?

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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In His Own Words: Jake Tapper on the Power of Financial Aid

The CNN anchor and Dartmouth trustee has produced four videos spotlighting how scholarships empower undergraduates to realize their full potential.

Alumni Features Financial Aid Giving

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Ash Fure on The Power of Sound

Listen as Associate Professor of Music (Sonic Arts) Ash Fure talks about the experimental and contemporary use of sound and noise.

Arts and Culture Faculty Lifelong Learning

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50 for 50 Alumni Profile: Karen Schudson ’72

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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50 for 50 Alumni Profile: Wanda Irving

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion Science and Innovation

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50 for 50 Alumni Profile: Geo Soctomah Neptune ’10

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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50 for 50 Alumni Profile: Emily Mulvoy Kornegay '99

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Alumni Profile: Leslie Embs Bradford '77

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Reiko Ohnuma on Buddha's Two Mothers

Join Robert 1932 and Barbara Black Professor of Religion and Chair, Department of Religion Reiko Ohnuma as she talks about the ancient faith traditions of Buddhism and how gender issues and narrative literature have affected the philosophy as we know it today.

Lifelong Learning

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: William Wohlforth on Subversion

Join Daniel Webster Professor William Wohlforthon the challenge of subversion in international and domestic politics.

Faculty Global Dartmouth Lifelong Learning

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Matthew Delmont on African Americans & WWII

Join Professor of History Matthew Delmont as he talks about the definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective.

Faculty Lifelong Learning

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Dartmouth Alumni Council Presents Three Professors with the John Rassias Award

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Dartmouth Celebrates the Melding of the Liberal Arts and Technology—to Create a Better World

The Dartmouth Innovation & Technology Festival marks the opening of the new West End District, where students and faculty will shape interdisciplinary solutions to complex challenges

Giving News Science and Innovation

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Powwow and Lūʻau Celebrate Indigenous Cultures

Arts and Culture Classes, Clubs and Groups Diversity and Inclusion News

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The 50 for 50 Storytelling Project

The 50 for 50 Storytelling Project podcast brings you several alumni from each milestone anniversary community to talk about their Dartmouth experience and careers. Host Jennifer Avellino ’89 interviews the alumni in this exciting podcast.

Alumni Features Diversity and Inclusion

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Mary Coffey on Orosco's American Epic

Join Professor of Art History Mary Coffey, as she takes us on a journey through the Baker Library lower level reading room to learn more about one of Dartmouth’s most treasured works, The Epic of American Civilization.

Arts and Culture Faculty Lifelong Learning

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Daniel Rockmore on Machine Learning and Creativity

Faculty Lifelong Learning Science and Innovation

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Jeremy DeSilva on the Evolution of Upright Walking

Faculty Lifelong Learning Science and Innovation

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Short Talks on Big Ideas: Meredith Kelly on Climate Change

Learn more about Associate Professor of Earth Science Meredith Kelly’s captivating research on climate change and the surprising history of the landscape where Dartmouth stands today.

Faculty Lifelong Learning Science and Innovation

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Great Issues, New Perspectives: Jeff Immelt ’78 with Vijay Govindarajan

Former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt ’78 talks with Coxe Distinguished Professor of Management Vijay Govindarajan about how leaders need to persevere during turbulent times.

Career Advice Lifelong Learning

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