U.S. News & World Report named Dartmouth seventh nationally in a ranking of “best value schools.” It considered academic quality vs. cost, as well as the percent of students receiving needs-based grants. In another ranking, Forbes magazine has rated Tuck School No. 5 nationally among business schools. The ranking is determined by subtracting the cost of the M.B.A. from total earnings during the first five years after graduation.

The new Moosilauke Ravine Lodge has opened to rave reviews. Built of white pine from the Dartmouth Grant, its dedication was attended by enthusiastic undergraduates, staff and local alumni.

In 2013 Frank Guarini ’46, a New Jersey congressman, gave Dartmouth $10 million to establish a new institution to support foreign study. He has now given a second $10 million to expand study abroad opportunities for students, saying, “There is no better way to promote peace in our world than for young people to immerse themselves in different cultures.”

Dartmouth’s ban on liquor seems to be effective. In 2016 there were 40 arrests involving liquor, in 2014 there were 100. Sexual abuse cases are also down—33 in 2016 vs. 55 in 2014.

Dartmouth might close the golf course. The average yearly deficit during the last four years was $595,000 and membership declined to about 300 in 2016—it was 551 three years ago. The final decision rests with President Hanlon.

We regret to report the deaths of Charles E. Dorkey Jr., Raymond J. McMahon Jr., Allen W. Phillips and William Porter. Our condolences to their families.

—John M. Jenkins, 80 Lyme Road, Apt. 304, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-2757; mmjenkins@kahres.org