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The Dartmouth
April 10, 2026
The Dartmouth
Theresa Ellis
The Setonian
Opinion

The Purpose of Education

One of the fundamental purposes of Dartmouth College is to educate men and women who have a high potential for making a significant positive impact on society -- so states the first sentence of the Dartmouth College Student Handbook.

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