Seen & Heard

Life Saver

Johns Hopkins transplant surgeon Robert Higgins ’81 on miracles, minorities and paying it forward.

Promise Kept

To honor her dying husband’s wishes, Dr. Lucy (Goddard) Kalanithi ’01 made sure his unfinished memoir was published. Little did she realize the posthumous bestseller would take on a life of its own.

Flyboy

It took only six decades for David Dingman ’58 to fulfill his dream of building and flying his own aircraft. Mission accomplished.

Out of the Ordinary

Animation professor Jodie Mack uses materials others might discard to create experimental animated films—and inspire undergrads.

Over the Hill?

A crew of determined alumni takes on the excruciating hike known as the Fifty—in reverse—before they turn 50 themselves.

Voices in the Wilderness

John Chittick ’70 • Mateo Romero ’89 • Jayne Conroy ’80 • Brian Schott ’93 • Lori Florio ’80 & Emily Vitale ’80 • Steven Fox ’00

Portfolio

Book cover Original Sin with photo of hands over face
Alumni Books
New titles from Dartmouth writers (July/August 2025)
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Inspiration in the Adirondacks
Artist Catherine Ross Haskins ’94 transforms an old grain mill into a vibrant arts hub.
Comeback Story

Alumni first returned to campus for official reunions in 1855.

Illustration of woman in movie theater eating popcorn
Katie Silberman ’09
A screenwriter on storytelling in Hollywood

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