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While classmates party during Dartmouth's biggest social weekend, student volunteers work 80 straight hours responding to emergencies. Their dedication to keeping campus safe means sacrificing their own celebration.
Dartmouth's track and field athletes broke five school records in a single weekend, including breakthrough performances in sprints, jumping, and relay events. The Big Green proved that even a seventh-place team finish can produce individual excellence.
Over 2,000 soccer fans turned a college green into a global gathering spot to watch Spain defeat Argentina in the World Cup final. The community event brought together people from dozens of countries to celebrate the world's most unifying sport.
Scientists at Dartmouth discovered that octopuses can learn to use mirrors as tools to locate hidden food, joining an exclusive club of animals previously limited to mammals and birds. This breakthrough reveals just how smart these eight-armed creatures really are.
Shea Dolce packed a lifetime of achievements into four months: college graduation, coaching job, pro draft pick, and a gold medal with Team USA at the World Lacrosse Championship. The 22-year-old goalkeeper was named Player of the Match in the final game and now sets her sights on the 2028 Olympics.
Scientists discovered that brain immune cells rush to injury sites powered only by sugar, then spend six hours building pathways to bring in their cellular powerhouses. This finding could help researchers understand what goes wrong during aging and brain disease.
In 1956, the Rockefeller Foundation invested just $7,500 in a summer workshop that would change technology forever. That modest grant funded the Dartmouth Conference where "artificial intelligence" was born as a field of study.
Patients with severe liver disease can now get an implanted pump that automatically drains fluid buildup, eliminating painful weekly hospital visits. The first patient at Dartmouth Hitchcock hasn't needed a single drainage procedure since getting the device.
A Dartmouth grad diagnosed with rare cancer at 22 turned her social media platform into a movement for invisible illnesses. Her message of kindness now reaches nearly a million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
Two former Massachusetts high school softball champions just won a college conference title and are heading to the NCAA Division 3 tournament. Olivia Silva and Bre Fontes went from leading their hometown team to three straight state championships to winning at UMass Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is using $900,000 in federal funds to create New Hampshire's first specialized inpatient treatment program for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The program will help mothers safely start recovery while preparing to welcome their babies.
Maury County schools just earned national recognition for helping students catch up after COVID disrupted learning. Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth researchers found the district made exceptional gains in math and reading.
Concordia Parish Schools in Louisiana gained more than half a grade level in reading achievement over five years, outpacing similar districts statewide. Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth researchers named it one of just four Louisiana districts showing exceptional growth. #
Harvard's women's rugby team dominated their home tournament with a perfect record, capturing their second straight Ivy League 7s championship. The Crimson outscored opponents 121-15 across four matches on their home field.
A new outpatient addiction treatment center opened Monday in Claremont, New Hampshire, bringing critical care closer to a community hit hard by overdoses. The facility offers same-day walk-in services, eliminating travel barriers that previously kept many people from getting help.
Nine students from Massachusetts' SouthCoast region just earned $5,000 scholarships each for their academic excellence and community service. The best part? These awards renew every year they keep up the great work.
Future nurses and doctors just got a major boost toward their dreams. The Southcoast Health Ambassadors awarded $46,500 in scholarships to 31 students pursuing medical careers.
A common, inexpensive blood pressure medication could make certain cancer treatments work better, according to promising new research. Scientists discovered that telmisartan helps the immune system recognize and attack tumors when combined with existing cancer drugs.
Scientists created a computer model based on real brain biology that learned tasks just like lab animals—without any training data. The model even revealed hidden neuron behavior that researchers had missed in their own experiments.
After devastating 2023 floods, Vermont neighbors created Culvert Crawlers to inspect drainage pipes under roads and prevent future disasters. The grassroots program now helps small towns monitor over 700 culverts they couldn't check alone.
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