Law enforcement veteran Charlie Dennis will take over as Hanover Police Chief this June, filling the vacancy left by former chief Nicholas Giaccone’s retirement in October, town manager Julia Griffin announced in a release yesterday.
Organizers of this year’s senior class gift aim to lessen socioeconomic pressure by de-emphasizing the goal of having all members of the Class of 2014 donate. The Class of 1964, which has pledged to match donations two-to-one, will donate three times the total amount raised if the Class of 2014 campaign can break $25,000 on its own. Last year, the Class of 2013 raised $24,785.
A survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed shows that the Affordable Care Act affects health care plans for faculty and staff at universities.
Former College lecturer Tulinabo Mushingi has begun his role as the U.S. ambassador to Burkina Faso, making him the first African-born naturalized American to return to Africa as an ambassador. The appointment marks the culmination of Mushingi's lifelong diplomatic work, which began in the Peace Corps, where he served as a language and cultural trainer.
The Right Rev. James Tengatenga's dismissal has caused some students to question the Tucker Foundation's structure and its dean's role.
Anna Davies / The Dartmouth Staff One of the most difficult tasks this fall's incoming freshmen will face is choosing the student resources offices that best suit their needs.
As the College remains under investigation by the Department of Education for Title IX violations, multiple universities have also received criticism for policies perceived to be too lenient on students found guilty of sexual misconduct. Yale University, which was fined for Clery Act violations and investigated for Title IX violations, received national criticism after six students found guilty of sexual misconduct were not expelled.
Few people use massive open online courses, known as MOOCs, to earn college credit, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported.
Anna Davies / The Dartmouth Staff Despite student concern that recent campus events and negative press are affecting the College's image, admissions experts said they do not believe the dip in this year's yield reflects an alarming trend for the College. This spring, Dartmouth saw fewer early and regular decision applications and lower yield.
Over Winter Carnival weekend, Safety and Security and Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services will increase campus presence and patrol in anticipation of greater activity and potential hazards caused by the cold weather, Safety and Security director Harry Kinne and Dartmouth EMS executive director Nick Valentini '13 said.
