Thursday, September 28, 2006

Heralding from Bates, Braz tapped as registrar

By William Schpero

Meredith Braz will assume the post of College Registrar Nov. 1, according to Dean of the Faculty Carol Folt, who made the announcement Wednesday. Braz will replace Thomas Bickel, who has served as Interim Registrar since the departure of Polly Griffin to Princeton University in August. More »

Peace Corps recognizes College for leadership

By Alina Gonzalez

Dartmouth was recognized for sending more alumni to the Peace Corps this year than any other small liberal arts college in the country on Monday. James Arena-DeRosa, the Peace Corps's regional director, presented Acting Dean of the College Dan Nelson with the 2006 Global Service Award in Baker Library's Treasure Room that afternoon. More »

FBI anti-terror program monitors student data

By JOHN FINE

The U.S. Education Department recently disclosed that it has supplied the Federal Bureau of Investigation with sensitive financial information on hundreds of student-aid applicants over the last five years. The program came into light following an investigation by a Medill School of Journalism reporter working with the Associated Press. More »

Tuition Tax Credit benefits affluent

By Cathy Wu, The Dartmouth Staff

A recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics revealed that wealthier families are the primary beneficiaries of college tuition tax credits, the latest report of growing difficulties facing low-income students. Recent changes in federal aid have placed a heavier financial strain on such students. More »

Daily Debriefing

By Compiled by William Schpero
  • New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials have reported that a stuffed teddy bear is responsible for causing the deaths of 2,500 trout at a hatchery in Milford. More »
  • In a recent edition of Science Magazine, Dartmouth Biological Sciences Research Associate Brad Taylor reported that the removal of a vertebrate species from a river environment can have devastating effects on several ecosystems. More »
  • Aspen Technology, a Massachusetts-based software company, has announced the appointment of David McKenna '89 to its Board of Directors. More »