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From learning to impact — discover the ways in which members of the Dartmouth community are staying engaged and changing the world. 

A close up of a wall of Hinman Boxes.

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.

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Exterior rendering of a residence hall on West Wheelock

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
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.
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.

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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.

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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.
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.

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.

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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.

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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?

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

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Rethinking 'Echo Chambers': Evidence from Facebook and YouTube

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.

Does Democracy Work?

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The Past and Future of the Hopkins Center for the Arts

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where Are We Now?

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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.

Short Talks on Big Ideas: William Wohlforth on Subversion

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

Walk in the Footsteps of Eleazar Wheelock and Samson Occom

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Escaping Water World: Future Sea-Level Rise and How to Fix It