A Campus-Wide Effort
Dartmouth Dialogues trains future leaders to engage meaningfully across political and personal differences. We host skill-building workshops for students, faculty, and staff as well as speakers with diverse viewpoints who model constructive disagreement. Our faculty conduct research on topics like polarization and how dialogue affects our brains so we can understand what works—all in the spirit of advancing a culture of inquiry and respect.
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.
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.
16,760
People have attended Dartmouth Dialogue events
1,250
First-year students trained in Dialogue skills
310
Staff and faculty trained in dialogue facilitation
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.