Dartmouth College
History
Dartmouth College, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, was established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, a Congregational minister from Connecticut. The College was originally intended to educate Native Americans, but it quickly shifted its focus to educating the children of European settlers. The College was named after William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, who was a significant supporter of Wheelock's efforts.
Campus
The Dartmouth College campus spans about 269 acres in the town of Hanover. The campus is divided into several areas, including the central campus, the northern campus, and the east and west campuses. The central campus is home to most of the College's academic buildings, student housing, and administrative offices. The northern campus houses the Dartmouth Medical School and several research facilities. The east and west campuses are primarily residential areas for students.
Academics
Dartmouth College offers a wide range of academic programs in the arts and sciences, engineering, medicine, and business. The College is known for its strong focus on undergraduate education, with a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Dartmouth is one of the eight Ivy League schools and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.
Undergraduate Programs
Dartmouth offers 57 majors in the arts and sciences, engineering, and interdisciplinary programs. Some of the most popular majors include economics, government, computer science, and engineering sciences. The College also offers a flexible study plan known as the "D-Plan," which allows students to customize their academic calendar.
Graduate and Professional Programs
In addition to its undergraduate programs, Dartmouth offers graduate programs through the Dartmouth Medical School, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. These schools offer a variety of master's and doctoral programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, business, and the arts and sciences.
Student Life
Dartmouth College has a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, organizations, and activities. The College has a strong tradition of student self-governance and encourages students to take an active role in shaping their community. Dartmouth is also known for its unique traditions, such as the annual Winter Carnival and the Dartmouth Outing Club's trips to the nearby White Mountains.
Athletics
Dartmouth College is a member of the Ivy League and competes in 35 varsity sports. The College's athletic teams, known as the Big Green, have a history of success in sports such as football, hockey, and rowing. Dartmouth's athletic facilities include the Thompson Arena for hockey, the Memorial Field for football, and the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing Boathouse.
Notable Alumni
Dartmouth College has produced many notable alumni in a variety of fields. These include former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, television producer Shonda Rhimes, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jake Halpern.