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Dartmouth hosts ‘AI at 70’ conference
The two-day conference, which celebrated the 70th anniversary since the term “artificial intelligence” was coined at Dartmouth, featured 36 events with professors, researchers, technology executives and more. On Oct. 29 and Oct. 30, Dartmouth hosted “AI at 70: What Must Remain Human?,” a conference commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence, for which the term “artificial intelligence” was coined.
Hanover polls are closed
This is The Dartmouth's live coverage of Nov. 3 midterm elections in Hanover, Lebanon and Lyme before polls closed. For live coverage after poll closing, read here.
ITC takes down unknown number of websites following Wiz Research AI-assisted discovery of global cybersecurity vulnerability
On Oct. 21, the Information, Technology and Consulting office temporarily took down Dartmouth websites and issued a “major incident” report on its webpage for “websites and systems service disruption.” The report followed the Oct. 21 artificial intelligence-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor — a programming language used to build 70% of websites globally — by cybersecurity firm Wiz Research using OpenAI’s advanced AI models, according to the Associated Press.
Op-eds, academic articles by Provost Santiago Schnell flagged as ‘AI-written’ by ‘near-zero error’ AI detector Pangram
An investigation by The Dartmouth of academic articles and opinion pieces published by Provost Santiago Schnell in 2026 found a median “AI-written” text percentage of 96% using artificial intelligence detector Pangram.
Sydney Towle ’22 remembered for her bright spirit and love for life
Sydney Towle ’22 never dimmed her light, even through her darkest moments. She walked on runways, wrote her heart out and threw princess-themed parties for her friends. She loved the sun. Remembered by her family and friends for her love for life and unwavering kindness, Towle left a lasting impact on those around her and the online community she built on social media while documenting her battle against cancer. Towle passed away on Aug.
Editors’ Note: Dear Old Dartmouth
In this year’s Freshman special issue, the editors look at the history of Dartmouth’s alma mater and share pieces of advice for the incoming Class of 2030. This article is featured in the 2026 Freshman Special Issue. Dear Class of 2030, Welcome to Dartmouth! You’ve just joined a community with a very unique identity, and we’re sure you have a lot of questions: What’s with all these scooters everywhere? Why is New Hampshire called the Granite State?
‘Their old undying faith’: A look into the Tucker Center’s role in religious and spiritual life on campus
This article is featured in the 2026 Freshman Special Issue. The Twilight Ceremony is a beloved first-year tradition that marks the end of Orientation Week and welcomes the incoming class to Dartmouth. Many look back fondly at their own candle-lighting experience — passing a flame around to their newfound classmates before proceeding to the Bema for a final ceremony.
Live from Senior Send-Off: The ‘wonderful’ tradition of springtime bequests
This article is featured in the 2026 Commencement special issue. As the year comes to a close, graduating members of Dartmouth clubs, Greek organizations and sports teams distribute “bequests”: sentimental items, from treasured pieces of flair to mementos of accomplishments long forgotten, passed down from student to student. Some bequests are older than students themselves.
Government professor Mia Costa discusses research on partisan attacks and polarizing language
The Rodel Institute, a nonpartisan democracy-forward organization, named government professor Mia Costa’s 2025 book “How Politicians Polarize: Political Representation in an Age of Negative Partisanship” to its 2026 Edwards Book Award longlist. The book examines why politicians use “negative representation” — attacking the opposing party in public speeches — despite the survey data showing the public wants bipartisanship.
Construction on West Wheelock street is ‘disruptive and loud,’ students say
The construction of three new dormitories on West Wheelock Street have created noise disturbances for some students who live in the River cluster dormitories. The College is currently constructing three new dormitories on West Wheelock Street, including Russo Hall — scheduled to be completed in fall 2026 — Shonda Rhimes Hall and the Class of 1989 Hall, for which 37-39 and 41-43 West Wheelock are being cleared to construct.
Guarini to launch computational science Ph.D. program
This fall, the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies will launch a Ph.D. in computational science and modeling. The program admitted six students from around 50 applications to its inaugural class, according to mathematics professor and program director Anne Gelb.
Professors discuss new course offerings on artificial intelligence
With the rapid rise and development of artificial intelligence technology, the College is now offering several new courses on AI across the School of Arts and Sciences and graduate schools, according to Dartmouth News. The courses, which span a variety of degree programs and fields, center around the application and use of AI in organizational decision-making, data analysis and engineering.
Dartmouth Libraries faces more than $1 million in budget cuts over next two fiscal years
The College is requiring Dartmouth Libraries to cut its budget over the next two fiscal years, according to emails sent by dean of libraries Susanne Mehrer to library staff and obtained and reviewed by The Dartmouth. While a Dec. 1 email from Mehrer stated the required cuts totaled $2,614,000, Mehrer wrote in a March 5 email that the “FY27–FY28 budget planning figure is $1 million lower” than the initial $2.6 million cut.
Laura Ingraham ’85 says students should ‘understand free expression’ at DPU event
On Feb. 25, Fox News host Laura Ingraham ’85 returned to campus for an open forum Q&A hosted by the Dartmouth Political Union, during which she spoke about her time at Dartmouth and her tenure as editor-in-chief of the Dartmouth Review as well as her take on contemporary politics. Approximately 250 people attended the event — which was moderated by DPU president Mac Mahoney ’26 — in Filene Auditorium. Ingraham’s visit marks her first time back on campus since her class’s 30th reunion in 2015.
Sydney Towle ’22 urges kindness for invisible struggles through social media platform
After being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer shortly following her Dartmouth graduation, Sydney Towle ’22 turned to social media. Towle has since gained celebrity online for her raw, candid account of fighting cancer. As of January 2026, Towle’s TikTok account has over 800,000 followers and her Instagram has over 60,000 followers. Towle’s content has drawn criticism from Reddit groups that accused her of faking her diagnosis.
Açai you at Playa Bowls? Chain to open first Upper Valley location in Hanover
Playa Bowls, a chain of over 300 smoothie and açai bowl restaurants around the country, is set to open a new location in Hanover later this spring. The new store will be located next to the Nugget Theater and will be co-owned by Josh and Carrie Ayers, a couple who own all seven existing Playa Bowl locations in the state. In an interview, Josh Ayers said the Upper Valley has long been of interest as a potential expansion site.
Over 80 community members gather for vigil mourning Renée Good
On Friday evening, about 85 Dartmouth students and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil mourning Renée Nicole Good. Good, a 37-year-old American citizen and mother of three, was shot and killed in Minneapolis, Minn. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross on Jan. 7. The shooting has sparked protests and vigils across the U.S. On Saturday, another American citizen — 37-year-old Alex Pretti — was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Search for inaugural School of Arts and Sciences dean underway
A “search advisory committee” of 15 members will choose a head for the newly established School of Arts and Sciences. The search for an inaugural Dean of Arts and Sciences is on, College President Sian Leah Beilock announced in a Sept. 25 email to faculty and staff. This comes after the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Division of Undergraduate Education and the division of Undergraduate Student Affairs merged to form the School of Arts and Sciences on July 1.
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