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Beilock outlines priorities for higher education

By Tierney Flavin and Jackson Hyde | February 27, 2026

College President Sian Leah Beilock has emphasized financial aid, standardized testing and institutional neutrality in her media statements.

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Plans for ICE facility in Merrimack cancelled, Ayotte says

By Max Hubbard | February 27, 2026

The governor said the decision came after “productive discussions with Secretary Kristi Noem.”  

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New Hampshire Republicans push for corporate tax cut

By Harriss Miller | February 27, 2026

 A lower BET would save the average business $565 but reduce state tax revenues by $26 million.

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Leon Black ’73 donated $500,000 to Dartmouth President’s House renovations in 2010s, Epstein files show

By Kelsey Wang | February 26, 2026

Newly released files also indicate that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was involved in managing Black’s financial contributions to the College.

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The Dartmouth to establish 1799 Fund for expenses and alumni donations

By Iris WeaverBell | February 26, 2026

The fund, which is currently going through the legal process of establishment, will give The Dartmouth more reliable and increased revenue for operations.

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‘We endure’: Dartmouth Student Alliance for Ukraine hosts vigil on fourth anniversary of beginning of war

By Joy Utech | February 26, 2026

Approximately 70 community members attended the vigil, which included Ukrainian songs and speeches from students and a professor. 

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Republican congressional candidate Brian Cole calls for nuclear expansion at Seabrook and stricter border enforcement

By Isabel Menna | February 26, 2026

The Manchester state representative discussed expanding nuclear capacity at Seabrook Station, immigration enforcement, federal deficit reduction and whether he would break with Republican leadership in his bid for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.

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New Hampshire considering exiting New England energy grid

By Alex Klee and Sahil Gandhi | February 24, 2026

The New Hampshire Department of Energy has hired consulting firm London Economics International to study the impacts and feasibility of withdrawing from the ISO-New England energy grid.

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Office of Residential Life debuts new House Community transfer option

By Sreesamhitha Bhamidipati | February 24, 2026

The new process was announced to campus in an email sent to all undergraduates on Jan. 30.

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Four journalists discuss media in the digital age

By Courtney Allen | February 24, 2026

Panelists discussed their personal careers, the changing journalistic landscape and the role of journalism in American democracy.

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DSG reviews efforts to expand support for international students on campus

By Kailyn Holty | February 24, 2026

At the seventh weekly Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the term, senators also funded the WenDo Women’s self defense class, termly coach bus vouchers and a prayer mat initiative. 

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Former U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg visits campus

By Will Sánchez | February 23, 2026

In a Feb. 20 panel, Buttigieg discussed his transportation policy, the second Trump administration and his advice for students seeking to enter public service. 

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ICE processing site to open in Merrimack, Ayotte confirms

By Max Hubbard and Olivia Sapper | February 20, 2026

Documents written by the DHS and released by Gov. Kelly Ayotte last Thursday said that site will cost $158 million to renovate and will house 400 to 600 detained people at a time. 

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Senior class president JJ Dega ’26 previews Class of 2026’s final term

By Charlotte Hampton | February 20, 2026

Dega reflected on the senior class’s journey over the past few years, his tenure as class president and why he is looking forward to Commencement.

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Dartmouth to participate in kindness initiative in spring

By Kailyn Holty | February 20, 2026

At the sixth weekly Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the term, Dartmouth Student Health Service director Mark Reed discussed the KIND30 project and updates to healthcare. 

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Community members celebrate Lunar New Year

By Julia Abbott | February 19, 2026

Student organizations are ringing in the Year of the Horse with a series of campus events.

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Doing just brine: Hanover unaffected by regional road salt shortage

By Sahil Gandhi and Jeremiah Rayban | February 19, 2026

A switch to a brine-based solution that requires 82% less salt has cushioned Hanover from road salt shortages affecting New Hampshire and Vermont.

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Democratic congressional candidate Christian Urrutia calls for government accountability, Medicare for All and sweeping housing reform

By Isabel Menna | February 19, 2026

Urrutia said restoring trust in government, addressing issues of affordability and reining in executive power would be central to his approach in Congress.

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Roan Wade ’25 and Geisel professor arrested at Vermont ICE surveillance facility sit-in

By Iris WeaverBell | February 17, 2026

Eleven people, including Wade and Geisel School of Medicine professor Donald Kollisch, were protesting the facility in Williston, Vt.

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Changing course(s): A look into the College’s new course election system

By Noor Swanson | February 17, 2026

The new system will have a conditional add/drop option, give students access to detailed class information and will have a “throttle” mechanism that will prevent website crashes.

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