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article Unsung Heroes: World War II's Black Veterans

November 09, 2022

In his critically acclaimed new book, history professor Matthew Delmont highlights the vital role that Black Americans played in the Allies' victory—and their courageous efforts back home in the fight for civil rights.

article Democracy in Decline

November 04, 2022

Bright Line Watch, a multi-university initiative whose co-directors include professors John Carey and Brendan Nyhan, surveyed Americans and political scientists about the state of democracy as the country approached its first national elections since the Jan.6 insurrection.

article What Does It Mean to Listen to Literature?

November 04, 2022

Scholars from around the world will convene at Dartmouth Nov. 10 and 11 to explore literary texts through the framework of sound—working across traditions, histories, and languages to reconnect with literature's oral and aural origins.