Federal Relations Updates
Making Our Voice Heard
Learn how Dartmouth is advocating for its values with the federal government during 2025.
March 31
March 31, 2025
President Sian Beilock sent a message to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, about embracing difference and affirming our values.
March 25
March 25, 2025
Provost David Kotz ’86 and Chief Financial Officer Scott Frew sent faculty and staff a message about our financial stability and commitment to Dartmouth’s greatest asset: its people. This message was followed by an email from Office of Sponsored Projects Director Jill Mortali to researchers which further explained the process for requesting temporary bridge funding for research.
March 18
March 18, 2025
Provost David Kotz ’86 and Office of Visa and Immigration Services Director Susan Ellison shared a message with faculty, staff, and students with travel guidance, explaining that international community members are encouraged to register Dartmouth-related travel, carry all relevant documentation, and contact OVIS with any questions or concerns.
March 11–12
March 11, 2025
President Sian Beilock visited Washington, D.C., and held meetings with various lawmakers and agency officials including:
- Michael Kratsios, the incoming (pending confirmation) Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where President Beilock discussed Dartmouth’s research strengths;
- Dartmouth alumni U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill ’16 (R-TX) and Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. ’90 (R-NJ), where the president highlighted new campus initiatives launched during her tenure;
- Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, where the two discussed Dartmouth’s commitment to free speech policies.
March 7
March 07, 2025
At the end of winter term, Office of Visa and Immigration Services Director Susan Ellison provided international students, faculty, and staff with travel guidance.