Carr ’81 talks negative effects of Internet
Every day, the average American spends over eight hours looking at a screen, but only 20 minutes reading from a print source, Pulitzer Prize finalist Nick Carr ’81 said in a lecture Monday evening.
Every day, the average American spends over eight hours looking at a screen, but only 20 minutes reading from a print source, Pulitzer Prize finalist Nick Carr ’81 said in a lecture Monday evening.
As medical schools across the country see a record number of applications and enrollments this year, the Geisel School of Medicine is also seeing an increase in applications, though the school has no plans to increase enrollment.
Fewer Dartmouth students are majoring in the humanities and are shifting toward the social sciences, mathematics and engineering. The change in enrollments across departments has affected staffing and faculty decisions, as well course offerings, as some departments work to stretch resources while others attempt to bolster student interest.
Discussing his book, “The Centrist Manifesto,” in a lecture Saturday morning, economics and public policy professor Charles Wheelan ’88 outlined his idea for a new political party that would integrate the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans.
A survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed shows that the Affordable Care Act affects health care plans for faculty and staff at universities.
The Center for Professional Development, formerly known as Career Services, is creating a variety of new programs and initiatives in order to increase network outreach and the breadth of its offerings.
Alumni Council members convened in Hanover this weekend for the 207th session to represent their constituents and discuss the current state of the College.
The Mongol Rally, an unassisted land journey of nearly 10,000 miles from England to Mongolia, is not for the faint of heart.
Universities across America are marketing traditions to appeal to prospective students and to reflect their current student body, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Over the past several weeks, Baker-Berry Library has hosted a variety of events aimed at informing students and faculty about the open access movement, a national campaign to make scholarship freely accessible worldwide.
When it comes time to find employment, many Dartmouth athletes have extra support systems at their disposal.
Following the end of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 17, multiple professors noted that there would be short and long term ramifications on the political scene and in economic markets, though the extent of this impact is unclear. Approval ratings for both Republican and Democratic Congressional members have declined in recent weeks, according to polls conducted by various news outlets.
A dark stage greeted audience members as they trickled into a crowded Bentley Theater on Tuesday evening.
While the average college tuition has increased at a slower rate for the second academic year, the government's funding for financial aid programs has fallen, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
This term, Dartmouth College Radio has purchased new furniture, soundboards and a 65-inch television and is ready to continue its legacy that is over 55 years old.
Construction has begun on the Triangle House, a new affinity house for the LGBT community and its allies at 4 North Park Street, formerly a residence for staff and faculty. Located just north of Alpha Phi sorority, the Triangle House will have 25 beds, a two-room apartment for an advisor and social spaces on the first floor and in the basement.
Kathy Dong / The Dartmouth Following two reports of sexual assault at the College since the start of the term, the Safe Ride program has seen an increase in the number of students using its services, Safety and Security director Harry Kinne said.
Natalie Cantave / The Dartmouth Staff The search process for the next dean of the Tucker Foundation, prompted after College President Phil Hanlon revoked the Right Rev.
Kathy Dong When Matt Dunne's son was about three years old, he asked his father to find a picture of Batman with a monkey.