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THE CALL TO LEAD CAMPAIGN: 8 YEARS, $3.6 BILLION, COUNTLESS LIVES CHANGED.
Dartmouth undertook The Call to Lead campaign with the confidence to think big and let our ambitions soar. As a result, we have created a remarkable legacy over of the past 8 years—one that has helped make Dartmouth more relevant, engaged, and dynamic than ever.
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There’s Still Time to Answer The Call to Lead
Our Top Priorities
ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY
Attracting the best students from around the world
INTEGRATED LEARNING DISTRICTS
ARTS
Enhancing every academic experience through the artsTECHNOLOGY
Developing leaders who drive change through innovationA Healthy Welcoming Community
Providing a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus
Dartmouth launches STEM-X
$100 million program will increase access and leadership opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Dartmouth Creates $100 Million STEM-X Program
$25 million gift from Jim and Penny Coulter to seed STEM opportunities for underrepresented groups
RELATED
$20 Million Gift Addresses National STEM Diversity Gap
A gift by Eileen and John Donahoe honors Dartmouth alumnus E.E. Just and supports strides towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.
E.E. Just Program Aims to Make STEM Fields More Diverse
Campaign initiative aims to make E.E. Just Program a national leader in fostering undergraduate talent.
Meet Four E.E. Just Program Undergraduate Fellows
An expanded E.E. Just Program continues to create pathways to success for underrepresented students in STEM.
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How will you answer the call to lead?
Today, Dartmouth is an institution changed, shaped by visionary investment—but our work is not yet finished.
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Leadership in action
Root for yourself. And root for those around you, too. Because success isn't a zero-sum game.
Mindy Kaling '01 H’18
Actor, screenwriter, producer
Be bold. Be smart. Be brave. Be true. Go forth and rock.
Jake Tapper ’91 H’17
Journalist and author
Don’t dodge the tough problems. Run towards them and encourage those around you to do likewise.
Henry M. Paulson Jr. ’68 ’H07 P’97
Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Become a leader that makes room for the idea.
Shonda Rhimes ’91 H’14
Television producer, screenwriter, author
Trust is earned by the work you do, not the words you say.
Austin Beutner ’82 P’19,’25
Former Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
Think independently and question convention.
Bonnie Ann Henderson ’89 MED ’93
Eye surgeon, inventor, entrepreneur
We are finally talking about racism as a problem worth solving.
John Rich ’80 H’07
Public health expert, MacArthur Foundation Fellow
You have to learn to deal with failure, because you’re going to fail in one way or another.
Tommy Clark ’92 MED ’01
Grassroot Soccer CEO and founder
Leadership requires making tough decisions.
Dr. Joanne M. Conroy ’77
CEO and president, Dartmouth Hitchcock Health
Leaders aren’t well served if they only hear yes.
Ed Haldeman ’70 P’03,’08
Chairman, S&P Global; former CEO, Freddie Mac and Putnam Investments
Leadership is about confidence and authenticity.
Lisa V. Adams MED ’90
Director of the Center for Global Health Equity, Dartmouth
Sometimes you need to push yourself and take chances.
Geoff Ralston ’82
President, Y Combinator; entrepreneur
Our country needs a fundamental reimagining.
Maya Wiley ’86
Civil rights activist, lawyer, racial justice expert
Journalism is relevant and alive.
Geeta Anand ’89 P’22
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter; dean of the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Your values define you as a leader in an ambiguous world.
Elyse Allan ’79 TU’84 P’14
Director, Brookfield Asset Management
Curiosity opens new worlds of possibilities and human potential.
Latif Nasser ’08
Podcaster, television producer
We need to stand up for what we believe.
Kaushal Shah MED ’00
COVID-19 frontline responder, emergency room physician
Make people feel welcome, no matter their background.
Kaya Thomas ’17
Computer scientist, app developer
You have to create the future. You can't just let it happen.
Susan Dentzer ’77
Health policy thought leader, journalist, trailblazer
Don't be frightened by uncertainty—if you find your passion, pursue it.
Jerry Zacks ’67
Broadway director, actor, Tony Award winner
Don’t be constrained by boundaries. You can color outside the lines.
Martha Pollack ’79
University president, computer scientist
Opportunity isn’t enough. You have to walk through the door.
Robert Higgins ’81
Transplant surgeon, hospital president
A leader is one who brings out the best in everybody on their team
Bianca Smith ’12
Minor league baseball coach
The difference between an idea and an opportunity is a space to work and a mentor to help
William Kamkwamba ’14
Polymath, innovator, community catalyst
Leadership is simple. Sometimes someone needs to go first. Raise your hand and others will follow."
Richard Kimball ’78
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
My role as a leader is to create an environment where people can do their best work.”
Laurel J. Richie ’81
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Leadership is acting in a way that inspires others to join and work alongside you toward a collective goal.”
Elizabeth Mahoney Loughlin ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Leadership is having a vision for the future and the ability to rally others to help turn that vision into reality.”
Philip Loughlin IV ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Do the work. Showing up and contributing is the stuff of strong leaders.”
Gregory Maffei ’82
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Tell more stories. Stories help to communicate your vision in human terms that inspire.”
Sharon Maffei
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Through experiential learning and extracurricular activities, Dartmouth creates effective, thoughtful leaders.”
Peggy Epstein Tanner ’79
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Leadership involves listening first, then synthesizing that input and developing a clear plan of action.”
David Tanner
Campaign Executive Committee Co-Chair
Diverse experiences and perspectives enhance community, problem-solving, and decision-making. Actively seek them.”
Barry Caldwell ’82
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Rally around the institutions that have true impact. Dartmouth is that place for me—and will be for generations of students to come.”
Pamela Berman Cline ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Being a leader requires being a great listener so you can—and will—empower others.”
Leslie Davis Dahl ’85
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Learn, think, and listen; then speak and act fearlessly and with persuasiveness and confidence.”
Julia Davidson P’19,’23
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Education and innovation are the foundation of leadership. That’s why Dartmouth matters.”
Gregg Engles ’79
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Share the stage: Always recognize and reward those that work for you.”
R. Bradford Evans ’64
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Be independent, think broadly, speak up, and step out of your comfort zone.”
Elizabeth Cogan Fascitelli ’80
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leadership is both quiet contemplation and using one’s voice and actions to bring others along.”
Whitney Flynn ’07 TU’16
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Empathy is key to great leadership.”
Gail Gentes ’77a
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Great leaders have fire in the belly. Embrace something important to you and drive for success.”
James Frank ’65
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leaders should strive to understand those around them, in their neighborhood or within our global community.”
Karen Frank
Campaign Executive Committee Member
It’s all about service. Dartmouth deserves everything we’ve got.”
William Helman IV ’80
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leaders don’t do anything different when they become leaders. Their actions don’t change.”
Dawson Her Many Horses TU’10
Campaign Executive Committee Member
People follow compelling ideas, clearly articulated, with calls to action that make their lives meaningful.”
David Hodgson ’78
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Great leaders harness the power of an entire group. Dartmouth women came together for The Call to Lead and it made us unstoppable.”
Caroline Hribar ’00
Campaign Executive Committee Member
It’s empowering to give, to be involved, and to lead.”
Susie Huang ’84
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leadership is an intense journey. Most give up before they reach their full potential. Don’t quit. The joy is in the doing.”
Jeffrey Immelt ’78 H’04
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Set outrageous goals. Inspire others to share them. Presume success. Don’t stop.”
Aly Jeddy ’93
Campaign Executive Committee Member
We will see the true potential of American innovation when our labs and workshops are representative of society.”
Hoyoung Huh ’91
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Depth, passion, and tenacity are essential for Dartmouth to be transcendent.”
Anne Kubik ’87
Campaign Executive Committee Member
The more voices you have at the table, the more robust the conversation is and the better the outcomes.”
Elizabeth Cahill Lempres ’83 TH’84
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Dream big. Our aspirations get bolder as we acquire experience, perspective, and wisdom.”
Richard Lewis ’84
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Once you have a seat at the table, it’s your responsibility to make room for others.”
Christopher Lord ’86
Campaign Executive Committee Member
The Call to Lead is an affirmation about the future of Dartmouth.”
Steve Mandel ’78
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Dartmouth’s mission extends beyond the liberal arts. It includes creating ways to positively impact the world.”
Terrance McGuire TH’82
Campaign Executive Committee Member
The harder you work, the more you learn, the more people you meet—the more effective your leadership will be.”
Julie McColl-McKenna ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Member
To lead is to create opportunity for everyone.”
David McKenna ’89
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leadership Is about seeing the opportunities, mobilizing people, and getting things done.”
Robin Bryson Reynolds ’91
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leaders need exposure to a breadth of ideas and the curiosity to explore them all.”
Jake Reynolds ’90
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Ideas and goals are best realized when connected to joy in the journey and resolve for the cause.”
Peter Scannell ’80
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Leadership is inspiring others to reach their full potential and achieve great results.”
Ashley Donnenfeld Shackelton ’05
Campaign Executive Committee Member
In 50 years, we’ve gone from no female undergraduates or trustees to 50% coed, three board chairwomen, and a female president. That’s leadership…and progress!”
Scott Stuart ’81
Campaign Executive Committee Member
Sustaining leadership requires transparency, consistency, and endurance. Set your vision and repeat often.”
William Tyree ’85
Campaign Executive Committee Member
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$3,661,759,893
Raised to Date
A record-breaking number of alumni have already given to The Call to Lead campaign, and we’ve almost reached our participation goal to engage 60% of all alumni.
98.5%
TO PARTICIPATION GOAL
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Watch Campaign Highlights
Browse the latest videos to find out what’s ahead for The Call to Lead.
Dartmouth Adopts Need-Blind Admissions for All
Strengthening our ability to enroll talented students from across the globe.
Students React to Need-Blind Admissions for All
What does the landmark announcement means for the campus community?
The Call to Lead Reaches $3 Billion: Our Moment of Possibility
A transformational investment in the future.
Jake Tapper ’91 on Financial Aid: Meet Raylen
The 160,000-square-foot building will anchor Dartmouth’s innovation and technology hub in the West End of campus.
Jake Tapper ’91 on Financial Aid: Meet Awo Adu ’21
Meet Awo Adu ’21 and learn how financial aid has allowed her to pursue her passions at Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Financial Aid Changes Lives
Meet four remarkable alumni whose lives were forever transformed.
The Enduring Legacy of Dr. E.E. Just, Dartmouth Class of 1907
How the pioneering Black scientist is inspiring underrepresented students.
Dartmouth’s West End District
A hub for technology and innovation.
Jake Tapper ’91 on Financial Aid: Meet Emma
The students working together to make a difference.
#HopLove: Welcome
Students and alums share memories of creation from the Hop.
#HopLove: Gather
A home for creatively-minded students.
Dartmouth Adopts Need-Blind International Admissions
How does the Hop inspire you to create?
Top campaign news
Unprecedented $500 million raised for student scholarships, future gifts
May 16 Hanover event will highlight the impact of the $3.6 billion, eight-year global initiative and feature President Hanlon, Provost Kotz, deans, campaign co-chairs, and special announcements
Gifts of $32 million create Hanlon Scholars Program to attract undergraduates committed to making positive global change
Learn why Dartmouth alumnae gave to The Call to Lead, and how their generosity is a model for philanthropy in higher education.
Why I Give
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