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Activist group sues New Hampshire to block ban on use of student IDs to obtain ballot
The Dartmouth
On Tuesday, the Coalition for Open Democracy - a nonpartisan activist group focused on political equality based in Concord, N.H. - filed a lawsuit challenging N.H. H.B. 323. The bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Kelly Ayotte on April 3 and went into effect on June 2, eliminated the option to use student ID cards as proof of identity when obtaining a ba
Dartmouth students begin receiving payments from 2022 financial aid class action settlement
The Dartmouth
On July 20, 3,988 Dartmouth students and alumni began receiving settlement payments from the class action lawsuit Henry, et al. v. Brown University, et. al, in which the plaintiffs alleged that 17 universities, including Dartmouth, colluded to lower admitted students' financial aid awards. The 17 universities comprise the 568 Presidents Group, which claimed
Vt. chooses primary candidates focused on affordability and healthcare access ahead of midterms
The Dartmouth
Update appended (Aug. 14, 3:19 p.m.): This article was updated to include an interview with Democratic candidate for Vermont governor Amanda Janoo on Friday morning. On Aug. 11, Vermont held primary elections for governor, lieutenant governor, the U.S. House of Representatives, the state legislature and county and local seats. The Dartmouth spoke to candidat
New Guarini dean on AI, federal scrutiny of higher education and returning to her alma mater
The Dartmouth
On Aug. 5, the College announced the appointment of health economist Carrie Colla '01 as the next dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, following Jon Kull '88's transition to focus on teaching chemistry. Colla will begin her role on Sept. 1. Colla has served as vice chair of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practi
Judge to rule on lawsuit against N.H.'s anti-loitering law
The Dartmouth
On Aug. 3, U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire Judge Paul Barbadoro heard a lawsuit challenging the state's anti-loitering and anti-prowling law. The case, which seeks class action status, was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire in September 2025 on behalf of Robert Clark, who was unhoused when he was detained and t
Woodstock Community Food Shelf moved to larger location down the street
The Dartmouth
The Woodstock Community Food Shelf, a food pantry in Woodstock, Vt., moved to 21704 Maxham Meadow Way Unit 1E, just down the street from its previous venue, in July. The new space, which was purchased by the nonprofit organization for $415,000 in June, is 1,900 square feet. The previous location, which opened in 2009, was 700 square feet. Operations at the n
British student denied reentry to U.S. after Montreal trip, reason unclear
The Dartmouth
On Aug. 2, Taha Tariq '28, a British citizen, was denied reentry to the U.S. for an "unclear" reason, senior vice president for community and campus life Jennifer Rosales wrote in an email addressed to sophomores on Aug. 5. Tariq remains in Canada, according to Rosales. On Sunday, many members of the Class of 2028 returned to Hanover from the Osheaga music f
Social media influencer Sydney Towle '22 dies after battle with cancer
The Dartmouth
Social media influencer Sydney Towle '22 died on Wednesday at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., according to an announcement shared on social media by her brother Austin Towle. Towle died from complications related to metastatic bile duct cancer. Her TikTok channel, which documented her three-year battle with cancer, had over 1.1 million fo
Dartmouth Health proposes expansion of Concord facility
The Dartmouth
Dartmouth Health has submitted plans to the city of Concord for a 36,000 square-foot expansion of its Concord facility, according to an email statement from media relations specialist Cassidy Smith on behalf of Dartmouth Health. The additional space will enhance Dartmouth Health's ability to address "the growing healthcare needs" of Southern New Hampshire, S
College launches Tribal Sovereignty Institute
The Dartmouth
On July 27, at the opening breakfast of Dartmouth's third annual Tribal Leadership Academy, College President Sian Leah Beilock announced the launch of the Dartmouth Tribal Sovereignty Institute. A donation from Tom and Gina Russo '77 will endow an executive director position. The search for the inaugural director, which will be led by executive search firm
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