Federal Relations Updates
Making Our Voice Heard
We know the power of Dartmouth and are actively engaging the federal government to ensure they understand how Dartmouth and higher education drive innovation, champion free speech, fuel economic growth, and prepare the leaders of tomorrow.
April 7
April 07, 2025
Provost David Kotz ’86 shared an update with faculty, staff, and students about federal immigration actions, including that a few Dartmouth community members were impacted by unexplained SEVIS records terminations. Earlier in the day, Director of the Office of Visa and Immigration Services Susan Ellison sent a similar but more specific message directly to international students, faculty, and staff.
March
March 31, 2025
Throughout March, President Sian Beilock maintained regular communications with her counterparts in the Ivy+ consortium as well as participating in conference calls convened by the American Association of Universities for member presidents and chancellors.
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.