Dartmouth Athletic Director Josie Harper today announced her decision to retire at the end of June, according to a College press release. Harper, who has served as athletic director for over seven years, was the first female to fill that position in the Ivy League. She has been a member of the athletics staff at the College for 27 years. More »
Arguing that "human wealth" will sustain Dartmouth through the current economic crisis, College President James Wright, now in the last sixth months of his presidency, looked back on his tenure in a 10-year report, "Forever New," released Monday. The report addresses the College's current financial situation and discusses Wright's legacy at Dartmouth in academics, admissions, construction and athletics, among other areas. More »
President-elect Barack Obama tapped former defense lobbyist William Lynn '76 as his pick for deputy secretary of defense on Thursday. The pick drew fire from critics, who cited Obama's previous campaign promise not to nominate candidates who had served as registered lobbyists within the past two years. More »
A new foreign study program in Hyderabad, India, which was expected to begin in Winter 2010, will not be offered until at least Winter 2011 because adequate funding has yet to be secured, according to Lindsay Whaley, associate dean for international and interdisciplinary programs. The program is sponsored by the women's and gender studies and Asian and Middle Eastern studies departments. More »
With the conclusion of the 2008 presidential campaigns, the College's political organizations are working to restructure in an attempt to avoid significant decreases in membership. Several of the organizations plan to increasingly focus on issue advocacy, along with state and local politics. More »
A January study calling for more stringent warning labels on energy drinks has rekindled a national dialogue about the beverages' health risks. At Dartmouth, a College dietician has also expressed concern about selling energy drinks, and some students who regularly use energy drinks acknowledged a need for labeling. More »
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