“Without a doubt, you are the most anticipated and planned for class in the history of the College,” says Dean Kathryn Lively in welcoming the incoming Class of 2024. As the ’24s arrive for their first term, which includes rigorous testing protocols and quarantine, leaders from across campus offer encouragement and perspective on the current situation.
“These are extraordinary times, and not just because you’re beginning your Dartmouth journey in the midst of a global pandemic,” says President Philip J. Hanlon ’77. “Each of you has earned a spot in the Dartmouth fellowship, a privilege that will be with you forever.”