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West Wheelock purchases seek to address housing shortage

By Brendilou Armstrong | July 19, 2024

In late June, the College purchased four properties on West Wheelock Street with plans to expand undergraduate housing.

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Hanover town manager Alex Torpey stepping down

By Kelsey Wang | July 19, 2024

After Torpey departs on July 31, planning, zoning and codes director Robert Houseman will serve as interim town manager.

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Q&A with inaugural special advisor to the Provost for AI James Dobson

By Charlotte Hampton | July 19, 2024

Dobson, who began his role on July 1, will advise Provost David Kotz on artificial intelligence at the College.

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Dean of the College Scott Brown to leave Dartmouth

By Kelsey Wang | July 18, 2024

Brown’s departure — which will take place at the end of the month — accompanies two additional staffing and organizational changes focused on community building.

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Josie Harper remembered for inspiring the women she coached

By Kelsey Wang | July 12, 2024

Harper, who died at age 81, served as Dartmouth’s athletics director and women’s lacrosse coach.

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Allen Street closure stirs controversy

By Kent Friel | July 12, 2024

Some local businesses said the closure benefits restaurants, not retailers.

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College suspends Beta, APhi following student death

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | July 9, 2024

The College has suspended two Greek organizations, Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority, amid a police investigation into Won Jang ’26’s death — which some allege involved hazing.

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Won Jang ’26 dies at age 20; authorities investigating potential hazing

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | July 7, 2024

Jang, who was reported missing on July 7, was found dead in the Connecticut River.

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Won Jang ’26 reported missing

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | July 7, 2024

Jang was last seen by the Ledyard Canoe Club at around 9:30 p.m. on July 6.

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Lookback on Commencement: protests in context

By Kent Friel | July 5, 2024

Disruptions at this year’s Commencement ceremony are both unprecedented in Dartmouth’s recent history and part of a larger trend of similar protests nationwide.

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Ledyard offers free summer boat rentals

By Emily Wadlow | July 5, 2024

The Wellness Office and Outdoor Engagement Committee are subsidizing boat costs for students.

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Q&A with Devon Kurtz ’20

By Kent Friel | July 5, 2024

Kurtz discussed his book, Sketches from Behind Prison Walls, and his experience working with Rein Kolts, an incarcerated artist.

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Decision pending for student protesters arrested in October

By Casey Bertocchi | July 2, 2024

On July 2, the Lebanon District Court held a hearing for Roan Wade ’25 and Kevin Engel ’27, who were arrested while protesting on campus in October.

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GOLD-UE ratifies contract

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | June 28, 2024

The three-year contract grants graduate student workers various benefits, such as free dental coverage and an increased childcare stipend.

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Kexin Cai was “magical” and adventurous

By Charlotte Hampton | June 28, 2024

Cai, a second-year doctoral student in the psychological and brain sciences department, died in May after she was missing for a few days.

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Summer construction projects sweep campus

By Emilia Williams | June 28, 2024

The College is increasing accessibility to the Collis Center porch, building a new sailing boathouse and replacing old pipe systems with renewable energy.

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Dartmouth Dining changes remain in works

By Ryan Yim | June 28, 2024

Though the timeline remains unclear, Dartmouth Dining plans to introduce changes such as increased meal equivalency values and new menus.

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Prosecutors decline to file charges against some people arrested on May 1

By Kent Friel | June 27, 2024

Thirty five individuals have also had their charges moved from misdemeanors to violations.

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Dartmouth reaches tentative deal with GOLD-UE

By Ryan Yim | June 27, 2024

After months of graduate student protests and a nearly two-month strike, the College and GOLD-UE have tentatively agreed on a new three-year contract.

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Protesters disrupt Commencement

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | June 9, 2024

Some graduates refused to shake Beilock’s hand when walking across the stage, and others staged a walkout.

West Wheelock purchases seek to address housing shortage

Hanover town manager Alex Torpey stepping down

Q&A with inaugural special advisor to the Provost for AI James Dobson

Dean of the College Scott Brown to leave Dartmouth

Josie Harper remembered for inspiring the women she coached

Allen Street closure stirs controversy

College suspends Beta, APhi following student death

Won Jang ’26 dies at age 20; authorities investigating potential hazing

Won Jang ’26 reported missing

Lookback on Commencement: protests in context

Ledyard offers free summer boat rentals

Q&A with Devon Kurtz ’20

Decision pending for student protesters arrested in October

GOLD-UE ratifies contract

Kexin Cai was “magical” and adventurous

Summer construction projects sweep campus

Dartmouth Dining changes remain in works

Prosecutors decline to file charges against some people arrested on May 1

Dartmouth reaches tentative deal with GOLD-UE

Protesters disrupt Commencement

British student denied reentry to U.S. after Montreal trip, reason unclear

Social media influencer Sydney Towle ’22 dies after battle with cancer

After 10-year suspension, Dartmouth re-recognizes Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity

New executive director will build Dartmouth Dialogues into ‘national model’

Education secretary calls for universities to ‘reaffirm their commitment’ to American people