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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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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.

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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.

1 minute read

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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An illustration of two people watering a plant that symbolizes money. There is a Dartmouth logo on the plant's pot.

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.
A portrait of Rebecca Tadikonda.

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.
A photo of the new sailing boathouse under construction.

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.

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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.
Isabella Fox ’24 headshot

A Bittersweet Goodbye

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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David Benioff on a red carpet.

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.
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Two New Trailblazer Scholarships Honor Pioneering Alumni

Campaign gift continues series celebrating groundbreaking achievements

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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.
Student working hard in the library

Why Financial Aid Matters So Much

Dartmouth spends more on each student than it charges in tuition. Financial aid gifts make the difference.
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How to Hit a Tax Trifecta with a Dartmouth Bequest

Know this before making your giving plans

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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
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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?

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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

“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
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.
A photo of a group of people seated at a table with plates and water glasses.

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
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

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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

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Do It All with Financial Aid

Emma Johnson ’24 takes full advantage of the Dartmouth experience
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
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
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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.

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Sisitsky Family is All In to Support First-Generation Students

A Three-Generation Dartmouth Family Committed to Paying it Forward

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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.

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Brett Gallagher ’23 headshot

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.

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Sindhura Kodali ’08 headshot

Gratitude for Supporting Her Dreams

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

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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.

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A group photo outside of Anonymous Hall.

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.

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

Dartmouth Eliminates Student Loans for Undergraduates

Patty Chan and Howard Hodel stand in front of Dartmouth Hall

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.
Jake Tapper sitting in a newsroom.

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.

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
Ken Rothchild ’50 TU’51 and his son Ken Rothchild ’77

Two Generations Make a Planned Gift to Support Two Athletic Programs

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