Partnership with American University of Kuwait (AUK) Begins
2003
Dartmouth begins its collaboration with Kuwait's first and only liberal arts university.
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Points of Pride
Two and a half centuries of Dartmouth achievements, turning points, contributions, and leadership
’Round the Girdled Earth
George Perkins Marsh, Class of 1820, Publishes "Man and Nature"
1864
“Man is everywhere a disturbing agent.”
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.
YALI Brings Young African Leaders to Campus
2014
From 2014-2018, Dartmouth hosted 125 young innovators from 38 countries through the YALI program.
The Stretch Starts
1966
The program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates to gain experience in traditional and emerging field techniques in the Earth Sciences.
Dartmouth and the Matariki Network of Universities
2010
The College is one of seven founding members of a global coalition of universities, each with a strong focus on undergraduate teaching and research.
Institute of Arctic Studies (IAS) Established
1989
IAS is the Dickey Center's home for all environmental programming, as well as national and international climate and polar initiatives.
Dartmouth's Most Geographically Diverse Class Matriculates
2018
The Class of 2022 hails from 57 countries.
War and Peace Studies Established
1985
War and Peace Fellows engage in ongoing discussions around international conflict and cooperation.
George Boateng, ’16, Thayer ’17 Creates Project iSWEST
2013
Project iSWEST is a 3-week intensive innovation boot camp for high school students in Ghana.
The Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Endowment Established
1977
For over four decades, the Montgomery endowment has brought distinguished guests to live, work, teach, and engage with the Dartmouth community.
Dartmouth's First Fulbright Scholars
1946
The program aims to promote mutual understanding through international educational exchanges.