Seen & Heard

Sea of Dreams

Eager to purge himself of “the wanderlust,” Brue Potter ’38 set out for a life of grand adventure. His aspirations ended right where they started: on an ill-fated voyage with famous playboy explorer Richard Halliburton.

Opportunity Knocks

The first director of A Better Chance looks back on the early days of an innovative program that has opened doors for minority students.

Nothing In Common

All because of an athletic—and quite persistent—classmate, an undergrad discovered her inner “sporty girl” more than 30 years ago.

Wall Papers

History seminar students revisit the lives of alumni veterans who died in combat during the Vietnam War.

Voices in the Wilderness

Dan Schreibman ’86 • Caroline Choi ’90 • Sam Stein ’04 • Liz Gannes ’04 • Esther Cohen ’79 • Diarmuid O’Connell ’86

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.

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Katie Silberman ’09
A screenwriter on storytelling in Hollywood

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