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Tribal Leaders Gather for a Week of Learning and Networking

Dartmouth hosted the second Tribal Leadership Academy during the final week of July, preparing 26 Indigenous officials to confront many of the most complex issues before their communities, such as economic development, health care, education, and tribal climate adaptation.

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Introducing a New Summer Tradition

A new addition to the usual summer Reunion schedule (due to popular demand), more than 2,000 alumni and their families took advantage of the opportunity and flocked to campus to see their peers.

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Mindy Kaling ’01’s photo cropped over the rendering of the new performance lab

Mindy Kaling ’01 Supports Creation of New Theater Lab at the Hop

Mindy Kaling ’01 is leaving a lasting mark on the place that sparked her creative journey with a new theater lab for student creativity and collaboration.
An image of Isabel Pantle 23 posting with the Lombardi trophy beside a different image of Isabel holding a newspaper reading "Champs" celebrating the Eagles Super Bowl win.

A Football Dream Comes True

Isabel Pantle ’23 combines her love of football and math as a quantitative analyst for the Philadelphia Eagles, helping shape game-day decisions with data.

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Tribal Leadership and Community Impact: Lexie ’26’s Dartmouth Journey

Tune in to this month’s student vlog to hear how Lexie ’26 supports tribal leaders through Dartmouth’s Tribal Leadership Academy and deepens her connection to Indigenous communities.

The Impact of Alumni Generosity

At Reunion, we asked alumni why they give to the DCF—their answers were personal, powerful, and full of Dartmouth pride.

Finding Home on the Water and Beyond: Will's Dartmouth Story

Tune in to this month’s student vlog to learn how Will ’27 navigates life on the water and in the classroom, and what makes Dartmouth feel like home.

The Dartmouth Experience: Sydney and Brooke's Stories

In this month's edition of our student-produced vlog, hear more about Sydney and Brooke's journeys and see what the Dartmouth Powwow means to the community.

The Dartmouth Experience: Julia and Max's Stories

In this month's edition of our student-produced vlog, hear Julia and Max share their stories about what makes Dartmouth special.

Well-Being at Dartmouth: Meet Armita and Jessica

In this month's edition of our student-produced vlog, hear from Armita and Jessica, well-being interns from the Student Wellness Center.
Four students smiling in Dartmouth gear

Profiles in Student Leadership

We asked four student leaders from the Class of 2025 to share what their Dartmouth experience has meant to them and the importance that financial aid has played in their lives. Here is what they told us.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with Us: Your Support in Action

Enjoy this month’s special DCF student-produced vlog featuring the talented Dartmouth Aires singing "In My Life" by The Beatles!

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Meet Lauren ’25: On and Off the Ice at Dartmouth

In this month’s edition of our student-produced vlog, hear from Lauren who is finishing her senior year as a psychology major and member of the Dartmouth women’s ice hockey team and reflecting on four years of growth, connection, and unforgettable memories.

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.

Gratitude: Dartmouth Students Share Their Stories

Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Dartmouth College Fund's student-produced vlog!

Building Community as an International Student

Welcome to the July 2024 edition of the Dartmouth College Fund's student-produced vlog! This month's featured student is Privat, a ’26 from Burundi.

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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.

The Student Woodshop at Dartmouth

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the Dartmouth College Fund's student-produced vlog! This month's featured student is Micah ’25, one of many students who have found community in the Dartmouth Woodshop.
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.

Exploring Linguistics in New Zealand

From immersive learning to unforgettable adventures, Lexie ’26, shares how her Foreign Study Program experience in New Zealand has transformed her understanding of linguistics and culture.

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

Dartmouth Eliminates Student Loans for Undergraduates