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A Campus-Wide Effort

At Dartmouth, we’re strengthening a culture in which community members from all schools and disciplines engage in respectful discussion across differences and feel comfortable having their views challenged.

Survey Results Reveal Impact

93%

of undergraduates believe engaging with challenging perspectives is essential to their education

85%

report confidence that they can do so respectfully

66%

of first-year students cited our commitment to fostering dialogue across difference as a factor in choosing Dartmouth

Creating a Brave Environment

Dartmouth Dialogues puts a renewed focus on our ability to think critically and to question, probe, and reflect, rather than follow a predetermined ideology.

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Explore the Impact of Our Work

Read our 2024-25 Annual Report.

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Dartmouth Political Union Addresses Political Violence

Over a shared meal, students and professors talk about how to combat polarization.

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Borders and Immigration

Dartmouth Dialogues’ latest special topic series examines the theme of borders and immigration through the lens of multiple disciplines.

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Sophomore Summer Soirée Debuts at the Bema

The Dartmouth Dialogues event celebrates summer term and builds understanding.

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Free Expression at Dartmouth

Dialogue is an important component of our commitment to freedom of expression—a powerful Dartmouth tradition that is tied to our success in training future leaders. We know that our campus thrives when every member of our community feels free and empowered to share their perspectives, challenge ideas, and take part in meaningful dialogue.

14,900

People attended Dialogue events last academic year

1,200

First-year students trained in dialogue skills

230

Staff and faculty trained in dialogue

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One Small Step at Dartmouth: Join the Conversation

95% of Dartmouth One Small Step participants reported feeling like they and their partner opened up to each other in a meaningful way.

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In the Media

Dartmouth Dialogues is our shared commitment to expanding programming across the institution dedicated to facilitating conversations and skills that bridge political and personal divides.