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.
Past Events
Dartmouth Political Union Addresses Political Violence
Over a shared meal, students and professors talk about how to combat polarization.
Borders and Immigration
Dartmouth Dialogues’ latest special topic series examines the theme of borders and immigration through the lens of multiple disciplines.
Sophomore Summer Soirée Debuts at the Bema
The Dartmouth Dialogues event celebrates summer term and builds understanding.
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
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.
Learn More
In the Media
Morning Joe
President Beilock Says 'Young People Want to Hear Different Viewpoints'
Inside Higher Ed
Encouraging Dialogue on Controversial Topics
PBS
Israel-Gaza on Campus: How Dartmouth Fosters Dialogue
Dartmouth Dialogues is our shared commitment to expanding programming across the institution dedicated to facilitating conversations and skills that bridge political and personal divides.