Racing the Big Green Solar Car
1988
Teams from Dartmouth and MIT were the only U.S. participants in the 4th Annual Tour del Sol in Switzerland.
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Points of Pride
Two and a half centuries of Dartmouth achievements, turning points, contributions, and leadership
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First Measles Vaccine Licensed
1963
Dr. Samuel Katz ‘48, DMS‘50 helped develop the vaccine with John Enders at Boston Children's Hospital.
Kaya Thomas ’17 Creates the iPhone App "We Read Too"
2014
The app serves as a directory of books for children and teens by authors of color featuring characters of color.
William Kamkwamba ‘14 Pens a New York Times Bestseller
2009
At age 14, Kamkwamba built a windmill from spare parts to help his small African town survive a famine.
The Burning and Rebuilding of Dartmouth Hall
1904
After the hall burned down on Feb. 18, 1904, alumni quickly raised funds for a new building.
Founding of the Ledyard Canoe Club
1920
In January of 1920, a group of Dartmouth students gathered together with the goal of restoring a rowing team to the college.
Kul Gautam '72 Gives the Convocation Address
2011
Peace Corps volunteer Zachary Hahn '65 encouraged Gautum, who hails from a small village in Nepal, to apply to Dartmouth.
The First Dartmouth Night
1895
During Dartmouth Night and Homecoming, alumni return to join students in a celebration that includes a colorful parade and a blazing bonfire.
President Eisenhower's Commencement Address
1953
President Eisenhower implored graduates not to "join the book burners."
Memorial Field Completed
1923
While originally built in 1893, Memorial Field and its stadium were not completed until 1923.
Mindy Kaling ’01 Publishes Her Second New York Times Bestseller
2015
Comedy phenomenon Mindy Kaling ’01 returned to Hanover in 2018 to deliver the main address at commencement.