2026 News

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Professor Mary McCurry earns Fulbright Scholar award to advance compassionate nursing care

McCurry will collaborate with Edinburgh Napier University to reduce stigma around drug use and improve care

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鶹 Dartmouth and Northern Essex Community College partner to strengthen the nursing workforce

New dual admissions agreement creates a seamless path from associate to bachelor's degree in nursing

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鶹 Dartmouth receives $1.1M state grant to expand geothermal energy system

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources funding will expand geothermal system to additional campus buildings

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McDonald Interviewed on Rhode Island Detention Facility Bankruptcy Case

McDonald gives insight on a Rhode Island Detention Facility’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island

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鶹 Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement

Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy

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Charlton College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation, placing 鶹 Dartmouth among the world’s top business schools

Reaccreditation recognizes Charlton’s commitment to academic quality, faculty excellence, student success, and regional economic impact

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鶹 Dartmouth researchers win MIT Sea Grant for shellfish water quality project

Researchers will deploy micro-underwater vehicles and fluorescent sensors to improve wastewater monitoring near shellfish aquaculture areas

Dwight Duncan
Duncan Article "The Constitutional Vision of Orestes Brownson" Accepted for Publication

Duncan's article examines Orestes Brownson, an overlooked nineteenth-century political thinker on a par with Alexis DeTocqueville’s Democracy in America.

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鶹 Dartmouth and Bristol Community College create new transfer pathway

Articulation agreement provides admission and junior standing for eligible Bristol CC graduates pursuing a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade
College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade

A matching gift donation from Mitch Winkler’80 fuels the lab’s modernization

鶹 Golf Tournament
Golfers raise funds for scholarships at the Chancellor’s Cup

A sunny day at the Country Club of New Bedford brings alumni and friends together in support of scholarships for 鶹 Dartmouth students

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Banafsheh Seyedaghazadeh engaging the crowd at Scientist Stories
鶹 Dartmouth brings inaugural Scientist Stories event to New Bedford

鶹 Dartmouth event uses storytelling to strengthen community connections, highlighting the human side of science

PBC Art Exhibit
Online artisanry students bring works to life

Students from across the country met face-to-face for the first time at their culminating exhibition

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Scientists and fishermen join forces to study Atlantic cod

Innovative research effort finds encouraging signs for juvenile Atlantic cod populations

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鶹 Law professor quoted by Bloomberg Law on Exxon's legal strategy in MA climate litigation

Sean Lyness featured in Bloomberg Law coverage of the ongoing legal dispute in the climate change litigation battle of Commonwealth v. Exxon Mobil Corp

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Quantum Research Initiative kicks off at 鶹 Dartmouth

鶹 Dartmouth brings together academia, government, and industry to build the quantum workforce of the future

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鶹 Law professor publishes essay on equal protection and reparative policy

Lisa Lucile Owens introduces the “Historical Racial Nexus” framework as a historically grounded approach to race-conscious policymaking within modern constitutional doctrine

Paulina Aguilar Delgado receives her hood from Prof. Philip Cleary.
鶹 Law Class of 2026 graduates ready to Pursue Justice

Commencement ceremony honors 92 graduates prepared to lead through advocacy, service, and the law

Students tossing their caps after the culmination of Commencement 2026.
鶹 Dartmouth graduates 1,800+ students in multi-day commencement

Class of 2026 joins global network of 鶹 Dartmouth alumni

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鶹 Dartmouth Awarded $396,415 Grant to Expand Campus-Wide Career Curriculum

Funding will expand career development opportunities and ensure every student graduates with the skills, experience, and direction needed for lifelong success

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Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony details

Student success celebrated during four ceremonies

鶹 Dartmouth and New Bedford High School students wearing hard hats and reflective vests and standing in front of a wind turbine element.
Students tour offshore wind facilities in Portugal

Week-long program takes students abroad to study sustainability

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Students test cybersecurity skills in hands-on hackathon

鶹 Dartmouth students put their cybersecurity skills to the test in a fast-paced, hands-on hackathon designed to mirror real-world threats

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鶹 Dartmouth lauded for student voting engagement for 2026 Election Cycle

National recognition highlights leadership in nonpartisan civic engagement and democratic participation

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Collaborative research group from SMAST, COE, and CCB wins $1.4M grant from Mass Tech Collaborative

The grant will fund an initiative that leverages cutting-edge technology to advance the Massachusetts oyster industry

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Political Science Department celebrates student excellence at annual awards ceremony

Event includes student recognition and Pi Sigma Alpha induction

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Honors College Announces 2026 Summer Research Fellows

The Honors College is pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Research Fellowship (SuRF) winners

鶹 Dartmouth DECA team pictured at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Louisville, Kentucky.
鶹 Dartmouth Collegiate DECA earns top honors at international competition in Louisville, Kentucky

Multiple teams place in top categories, including first- and second-place finishes

Dwight Duncan
Duncan Files Amicus Brief in Quincy Statues Case

Professor Dwight Duncan filed a friend of the court brief in the case of Fitzmaurice et al. v. City of Quincy et al., a religious freedom case heading to the SJC.

Interior architecture and design student Wyatt Carlton '26
IAD student named to the 2026 Metropolis Future 100

Interior architecture and design student Wyatt Carlton '26 was named to the list of top design graduates in the U.S. and Canada.

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Shalyn Peterbark elected as 2026-2027 Student Trustee

Law student appointed to represent the 鶹 Dartmouth student body

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2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching Winner Announced

A 30-year champion of active, student-centered engineering education earns system-wide recognition

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Class of 2026 Student Commencement Speakers announced

Sam Riley, Eman Khwaja, Angel Pelissari, and Paul Riley to discuss drive, growth, and success to the crowd

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Mock Trial semifinalists pictured with Hon. Joseph P. Harrington, First Justice (center) and their coaches. Photo courtesy Kristina Besse
鶹 Law hosts inaugural in-house trial competition, showcasing student advocacy skills

Three-day event brings together students and prominent SouthCoast legal leaders for hands-on courtroom experience

The Charlton Women in Business pose for a picture at the Winning Women Conference in New York City.
Charlton Women in Business students attend Winning Women conference in New York City

CWIB members build connections and gain career insights through national leadership conference

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Expanding nursing access at 鶹 Dartmouth

鶹 Dartmouth is broadening access to its online RN–BS program through new community college partnerships. The agreements create a faster, more affordable path for nurses to advance their education.

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鶹 Dartmouth team are NCAE Cyber Games 2026 regional champions

The team of students from 鶹 Dartmouth had the highest overall score of any team in the U.S.

鶹 Law students pose with Dr. Bernice King, CEO of The King Center and daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during a visit to Atlanta as part of a civil rights study trip.
鶹 Law students visit historic civil rights sites with federal judges

Five-day tour across the Southern U.S. connected classroom learning with the people and places that shaped the civil rights movement

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鶹 Dartmouth launches campus-wide career ecosystem — career skills for every student

Building the reflection, experience, and adaptability skills today’s employers value

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Owens Serves on Panel at Journal of Legal Education Symposium in NYC

Professor Lisa Owens served on a symposium panel hosted by the Journal of Legal Education.

Jennifer Mammen
Nursing faculty co-authors study advancing understanding of early Parkinson’s Disease

Associate Professor Jennifer Mammen and co-authors explore Parkinson’s effects on daily life

鶹 Law Dean Sam Panarella, students, and justices of the Massachusetts Appeals Court pose in 鶹 Law's lobby.
Massachusetts Appeals Court holds session at 鶹 Law

Visit sponsored by the Bristol County Bar Association brings appellate proceedings and learning opportunities to campus

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鶹 Dartmouth expands athletics offerings

Women’s Flag Football, Men's Lacrosse, and Men's Swimming to launch in 26–27

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鶹 Dartmouth faculty showcase expertise in media and professional associations

Faculty making an impact inside the classroom and within the public information ecosystem

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鶹 Dartmouth to honor regional leaders with honorary degrees at 2026 Commencement

Regional business, healthcare, and workforce development leaders to be recognized for their impact and service during the May 21 Doctoral Commencement ceremony

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Charlton College of Business students explore luxury branding in France during Winter Session

Seniors gain global perspective on European brand strategy at emlyon business school

Members of the executive board of the 鶹 Law review pose in the Moot Court Room.
鶹 Law Review celebrates 20 years

Student-run publication launches Volume 21 with scholarship on AI, criminal justice, incarceration rights, and environmental law

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Catalytic Innovations graduates from 鶹 Dartmouth's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The sustainable chemical company, which was acquired in late 2025, is the latest company incubated at the UMD Technology Venture Center

Bloomberg Terminal pictured in the Charlton Technology Center.
Charlton College of Business expands Bloomberg Access for students and faculty

Complimentary subscription enhances classroom learning and complements the University's Bloomberg Terminals

Aimee Erickson, Late Morning with Tulips, 2025, oil on canvas panel, 22 x 24 in.
Visiting Artist: Aimee Erickson

Wednesday, February 18, 10:30 AM | Location: CVPA 310 and via Zoom

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Faculty Taskforce to investigate best practices for AI integration across UMD programs

A taskforce of 鶹 Dartmouth faculty and staff was charged with making recommendations for integrating artificial intelligence as a teaching and learning tool

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Golsby Presents Workshop on Using ChatGPT in the Classroom

鶹 Law Librarian Katelyn Golsby presented a workshop on using ChatGPT in the classroom.

Chancellor's Reception at the 鶹 Club in Boston on January 29
Alumni and friends gather with Chancellor Fuller and Deans at the 鶹 Club

Chancellor Fuller highlights momentum, leadership, and the future of 鶹 Dartmouth

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鶹 Dartmouth and North Shore Community College Expand RN–BS Access

A new partnership between 鶹 Dartmouth and North Shore Community College streamlines the path from associate to bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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Students tour GBH Boston and gain behind-the-scenes look at journalism careers

UMD students speak with writers, editors, and producers during private tour of GBH broadcast studios

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鶹 Dartmouth student Arianne Driscoll awarded Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in Florence

A nationally competitive U.S. Department of State scholarship will support Driscoll's Spring 2026 study abroad experience in Italy

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Visiting Curator: Elizabeth Williams

Curator Lecture: Friday, February 6, 2026, 9:00-10:30 AM

Kate Hancock pictured at the New York State Bar Association annual meeting
鶹 Law student Catherine E. Hancock earns national employment law writing award

Second-place finish in New York State Bar Association competition recognizes scholarship on disability law

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Professor of electrical and computer engineering Liudong Xing
Liudong Xing named a Star in Computer Networking and Communications

Electrical and computer engineering professor is one of only 10 scholars in the world named to the 2025 Stars in Networking and Communications

Lyness Presents at 2025 Early Environmental Law Scholars Conference

Professor Lyness presented his work in progress “The (Limited) American Right to Roam” at the 2025 Early Environmental Law Scholars Conference.

Leo Yu Presented in Multiple Panels at the AALS Annual Conference

Leo Yu Presented at the AALS Annual Conference about the TikTok ban, China, and Historical Materialism.

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鶹 Dartmouth’s community engagement efforts earn prestigious Carnegie classification

National recognition for University’s community-centered impact

Anna-Marie Tabor
Tabor Presents on Retirement Policy at UMichigan Law’s Social Equality and the Law Symposium

Professor Anna-Marie Tabor presents recent work Reverse Wealth Transfers: Providing Tax Relief for Workers Who Support Older Generations at UMichigan’s Social Equality and the Law Symposium.

Future Retrieval piece High Rise Farrago by artists Katie Parker and Mike Davis
Virtual Visiting Artists: Katie Parker and Mike Davis

Artists Lecture: Friday, February 27th, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.

Scott Tingle '87 in space
鶹 Dartmouth alum Scott Tingle ‘87 named NASA Chief Astronaut

Engineering graduate to oversee missions to the Moon and beyond

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