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Loneliness is "an unanticipated consequence of development and a certain kind of progress.” Professors Darrin McMahon and @dannyblanchy.bsky.social discussed the history of loneliness at #Dartmouth’s recent symposium on youth well-being, which Blanchflower was instrumental in organizing.
An apology to Gen Z, from the Harvard scholar behind ‘Bowling Alone’ book: 'You didn't cause the problem, we caused this problem' | Fortune
Robert Putnam famously diagnosed America as "bowling alone" 25 years ago. Things have just gotten lonelier—and Trumpier—since.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Loneliness is "an unanticipated consequence of development and a certain kind of progress.” Professors Darrin McMahon and @dannyblanchy.bsky.social discussed the history of loneliness at #Dartmouth’s recent symposium on youth well-being, which Blanchflower was instrumental in organizing.
Quantitative social science professor @herbertchang.bsky.social ’18 spoke with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists about his co-authored research that found that elites around the world rely on specific secrecy tactics to obscure and shield their wealth.
Dartmouth researchers use ICIJ database to show how the ultrawealthy exploit the offshore world - ICIJ
ICIJ spoke to author Herbert Chang about the study, which found that elites in both democratic and authoritarian countries are well-versed in financial secrecy tactics.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Quantitative social science professor @herbertchang.bsky.social ’18 spoke with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists about his co-authored research that found that elites around the world rely on specific secrecy tactics to obscure and shield their wealth.
"She reframed materials traditionally confined to women's hands as a language of contemporary art." Art history professor Sunglim Kim discusses the work of South Korean textile artist Lee ShinJa, whose work will be on display at Art Basel Paris, with the @nytimes.com.
At 95, Lee ShinJa Weaves Artistic Exploration into Legacy
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November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"She reframed materials traditionally confined to women's hands as a language of contemporary art." Art history professor Sunglim Kim discusses the work of South Korean textile artist Lee ShinJa, whose work will be on display at Art Basel Paris, with the @nytimes.com.
"In theory, if we turn off melt, we can stop it. But there's absolutely zero chance we can do that." Professor @mathieu-ice.bsky.social, whose 2024 study showed Antarctic ice sheet collapse may be irreversible, discusses the timeline for dramatic sea-level rise in @quantamagazine.bsky.social.
How Soon Will the Seas Rise? | Quanta Magazine
The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that will happen — and how fast — is anything but settled.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"In theory, if we turn off melt, we can stop it. But there's absolutely zero chance we can do that." Professor @mathieu-ice.bsky.social, whose 2024 study showed Antarctic ice sheet collapse may be irreversible, discusses the timeline for dramatic sea-level rise in @quantamagazine.bsky.social.
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This Friday, November 7th, 2025, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, in Dartmouth Hall 105, join us for a conversation about literature, life, and ecologies of thought in Brazil. #spport #dartmouth #Brazil #literature @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This Friday, November 7th, 2025, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, in Dartmouth Hall 105, join us for a conversation about literature, life, and ecologies of thought in Brazil. #spport #dartmouth #Brazil #literature @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social
"It's a setback. But it's not a total disaster." Richard Holmes, professor emeritus of biology, discusses the potential impact of Hurricane Melissa on migratory songbirds that spend winter in the Caribbean and return to the Northeast to breed, via the @bostonglobe.com.
Another victim of Hurricane Melissa? Migratory songbirds that breed in New England - The Boston Globe
Migratory birds that breed in N.H. spend the winter in the Caribbean islands, which have been ravaged by the storm.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"It's a setback. But it's not a total disaster." Richard Holmes, professor emeritus of biology, discusses the potential impact of Hurricane Melissa on migratory songbirds that spend winter in the Caribbean and return to the Northeast to breed, via the @bostonglobe.com.
Professor Peter Orner's acclaimed new novel turns a real unsolved murder into a meditation on broken friendships. For Orner, bringing true stories into novels carries into the classroom, where he teaches a class that explores how fiction writers weave facts into a larger fictional story.
The Mysteries That Followed Peter Orner to the Page | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Peter Orner’s new novel turns a real unsolved murder into a meditation on broken friendships and family secrets.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Professor Peter Orner's acclaimed new novel turns a real unsolved murder into a meditation on broken friendships. For Orner, bringing true stories into novels carries into the classroom, where he teaches a class that explores how fiction writers weave facts into a larger fictional story.
How can Congress better represent Americans? Today at 2:30 p.m., government professor and Interim Dean of Faculty @johncarey.bsky.social will moderate a webinar hosted by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences exploring concrete solutions for Congress in an era of deep polarization and gridlock.
Can Congress Better Represent Americans?
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. ET
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
How can Congress better represent Americans? Today at 2:30 p.m., government professor and Interim Dean of Faculty @johncarey.bsky.social will moderate a webinar hosted by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences exploring concrete solutions for Congress in an era of deep polarization and gridlock.
“It's profoundly destabilizing to call into question something as blatant as the 22nd Amendment, which explicitly rules out what Trump is, quote, joking about.” Professor @brendannyhan.bsky.social weighs in on Trump and his allies’ comments on the potential of a third term as president, via @npr.org
Trump keeps flirting with the idea of a third term. That would be unconstitutional
A recent interview with Steve Bannon reignited chatter about whether President Trump would try to run in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“It's profoundly destabilizing to call into question something as blatant as the 22nd Amendment, which explicitly rules out what Trump is, quote, joking about.” Professor @brendannyhan.bsky.social weighs in on Trump and his allies’ comments on the potential of a third term as president, via @npr.org
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Are today's tech export controls against China just a repeat of the Cold War?
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Are today's tech export controls against China just a repeat of the Cold War?
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
Not quite. It was "Hard then Harder Now," argue @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social scholars Jennifer Lind – @proflind.bsky.social and Michael Mastanduno.
“The deployment of a stabilization force and the beginning of reconstruction will depend on whether regional players can continue working together and take risks for peace.” Distinguished fellow Ezzedine Fishere argues the Gaza peace plan hinges on regional powers, via MBN.
It’s Not Only Up to the United States | Alhurra
The Gaza peace plan will work only if major regional players do their part. Ezzedine Fishere is an Egyptian novelist and journalist and a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. The Trump plan has br…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“The deployment of a stabilization force and the beginning of reconstruction will depend on whether regional players can continue working together and take risks for peace.” Distinguished fellow Ezzedine Fishere argues the Gaza peace plan hinges on regional powers, via MBN.
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David Kotz ’86, the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor in the Department of Computer Science, is the Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow at Imperial College London for the academic year 2025-26.
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Dartmouth computer scientist joins Imperial on Royal Society Fellowship | Imperial News | Imperial College London
A top US computer scientist has joined Imperial on a prestigious fellowship to develop international links.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
David Kotz ’86, the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor in the Department of Computer Science, is the Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellow at Imperial College London for the academic year 2025-26.
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"In countless speeches, radio addresses, and policy actions, Reagan assailed the costs of protection and hailed the virtues of free trade.” Economics professor @douglasirwin.bsky.social shows how President Trump is rebranding Reagan’s free trade legacy in an opinion piece in the @nytimes.com.
Opinion | The Canadians Are Right About Reagan and Free Trade
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November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"In countless speeches, radio addresses, and policy actions, Reagan assailed the costs of protection and hailed the virtues of free trade.” Economics professor @douglasirwin.bsky.social shows how President Trump is rebranding Reagan’s free trade legacy in an opinion piece in the @nytimes.com.
Physics professor James Whitfield weighs in on Google researchers' claims of quantum advantage, saying that while the technical advance is impressive, it is “a bit of a stretch to think how this is going to suddenly solve some economically viable problem,” via @nature.com.
Google claims ‘quantum advantage’ again — but researchers are sceptical
The firm says it has solved a problem on a quantum processor faster than a classical computer, and is optimistic about future scientific applications.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Physics professor James Whitfield weighs in on Google researchers' claims of quantum advantage, saying that while the technical advance is impressive, it is “a bit of a stretch to think how this is going to suddenly solve some economically viable problem,” via @nature.com.
Humans are one of the only mammals to develop scoliosis and other spine issues—thanks to our tree-dwelling ancestors. Professor Jeremy DeSilva discusses how evolution repurposed an ape’s flexible climbing body for upright walking, via @nautil.us.
Evolution Is Written in Our Joints
Evolution Is Written in Our Joints: Why do humans have such stupid knees, ankles, and backs?
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October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Humans are one of the only mammals to develop scoliosis and other spine issues—thanks to our tree-dwelling ancestors. Professor Jeremy DeSilva discusses how evolution repurposed an ape’s flexible climbing body for upright walking, via @nautil.us.
Professor Emeritus of Economics William Fischel has been awarded the 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in property law scholarship, for his transformative work on land use regulation.
Economist William Fischel Receives Prestigious Property Rights Prize | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
The professor emeritus was recognized with the 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize for his transformative work on land use regulation.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Professor Emeritus of Economics William Fischel has been awarded the 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in property law scholarship, for his transformative work on land use regulation.
“We're not really having a true public discourse unless people are willing to engage with ideas that might make them uncomfortable." Kathleen Kingsbury, opinion editor at @nytimes.com, talks about building trust during Dartmouth’s “Law and Democracy: The United States at 250” lecture series.
New York Times Opinion Editor Talks About Building Trust | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Kathleen Kingsbury participates in Dartmouth's Law and Democracy Series.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“We're not really having a true public discourse unless people are willing to engage with ideas that might make them uncomfortable." Kathleen Kingsbury, opinion editor at @nytimes.com, talks about building trust during Dartmouth’s “Law and Democracy: The United States at 250” lecture series.
A new two-week residency at the @stratfest.bsky.social in Ontario immerses #Dartmouth students in the full ecosystem of North America’s largest classical repertory theater company.
Theater in Practice: Dartmouth’s Stratford Festival Residency | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
A new partnership immerses theater students in the professional world of North America’s largest classical repertory theater company.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A new two-week residency at the @stratfest.bsky.social in Ontario immerses #Dartmouth students in the full ecosystem of North America’s largest classical repertory theater company.
#Dartmouth marked the second anniversary of Commitment to Care, its five-year strategic plan for student mental health and well-being, with a public discussion reviewing recent progress and looking ahead to the next chapter. To date, 63 of the plan’s 73 action points have been addressed.
Dartmouth Marks Milestone in Promoting Mental Health | Dartmouth
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October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#Dartmouth marked the second anniversary of Commitment to Care, its five-year strategic plan for student mental health and well-being, with a public discussion reviewing recent progress and looking ahead to the next chapter. To date, 63 of the plan’s 73 action points have been addressed.
Nearly half of U.S. college students report feeling lonely, according to the 2024 American College Health Association survey, making professor Janice McCabe’s research on friendship more urgent than ever. @uchicagopress.bsky.social
A Sociologist’s Six Essential Tips for College Friendships | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
With loneliness widespread among young adults, professor Janice McCabe shares research-backed strategies for building meaningful connections.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Nearly half of U.S. college students report feeling lonely, according to the 2024 American College Health Association survey, making professor Janice McCabe’s research on friendship more urgent than ever. @uchicagopress.bsky.social
The #Dartmouth Arts and Sciences community mourns the loss of William Scott, an eminent scholar of ancient Greek literature. His legacy at Dartmouth includes spearheading a major expansion of Baker-Berry Library to ensure it remained a vital resource in an increasingly digital age.
Remembering William Scott, Distinguished Scholar of Ancient Greek Literature | Faculty of Arts and Sciences
The professor emeritus of classics spearheaded a major expansion of Baker-Berry Library, ensuring it remained a vital resource for students and faculty in an increasingly digital age.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The #Dartmouth Arts and Sciences community mourns the loss of William Scott, an eminent scholar of ancient Greek literature. His legacy at Dartmouth includes spearheading a major expansion of Baker-Berry Library to ensure it remained a vital resource in an increasingly digital age.
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Coming soon...a night of concert and poetry inspired by the work of renowned Mexican intellectual Rosario Castellanos. 10.29.25. 6:00 PM. Dartmouth Hall 105. #dartmouth #spport #poetry #mexicanpoetry #feminism #fall #concert
October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Coming soon...a night of concert and poetry inspired by the work of renowned Mexican intellectual Rosario Castellanos. 10.29.25. 6:00 PM. Dartmouth Hall 105. #dartmouth #spport #poetry #mexicanpoetry #feminism #fall #concert
Congratulations to professor Rachel Feldman, who received the American Academy of Religion’s 2025 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion: Analytical-Descriptive Studies for her book “Messianic Zionism in the Digital Age” from @rutgersupress.bsky.social.
Prof. Rachel Feldman Wins AAR's Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion: Analytical-Descriptive Studies
Professor Rachel Feldman is the 2025 receipient of the American Academy of Religion Awards for Excellence in the Study of Religion: Analytical-Descrip
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October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to professor Rachel Feldman, who received the American Academy of Religion’s 2025 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion: Analytical-Descriptive Studies for her book “Messianic Zionism in the Digital Age” from @rutgersupress.bsky.social.
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Fabulous conference via @undp.org and @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social on the crisis in worldwide youth mental health. Now featuring David Blanchflower and Jean Twenge.
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Fabulous conference via @undp.org and @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social on the crisis in worldwide youth mental health. Now featuring David Blanchflower and Jean Twenge.
“The flooding we’ve seen in recent years is the new normal.” @dartmouthgeography.bsky.social professor Jonathan Winter writes in the Concord Monitor that despite the region’s current drought, the Northeast's most pressing climate threat is flooding—and we’re not prepared for it.
Opinion: We should prepare for the next flood, even during drought - Concord Monitor
New England faces drought and flood risks. Despite decreasing droughts, heavy rainfall and floods are increasing.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“The flooding we’ve seen in recent years is the new normal.” @dartmouthgeography.bsky.social professor Jonathan Winter writes in the Concord Monitor that despite the region’s current drought, the Northeast's most pressing climate threat is flooding—and we’re not prepared for it.