I’m delighted to share some wonderful and historic news: After a thoughtful and thorough national search, Dartmouth has appointed Jennifer Hunt, MD, MEd, as the next dean of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Hunt will join us on August 1, 2026.
Announcements
With Sadness: Gustav Lienhard, PhD
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of our colleague Gustav E. Lienhard, PhD, professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Gus joined Dartmouth in 1972 and was a cherished and devoted colleague who remained actively engaged in research, teaching, and service throughout his long career.
Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, To Be New Director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center
We are pleased to share that Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, has been appointed the new director of Dartmouth Cancer Center. He will begin in his role on July 13.
Arief A. Suriawinata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
We’re pleased to share that Arief A. Suriawinata, MD, FCAP, has been named chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine, effective March 15.
Jennifer Cushing Named Executive Assistant for Geisel Dean
We are pleased to share that Jennifer Cushing has been named the Executive Assistant to the Dean, a role she has held on an interim basis since October 2025.
Remembering Brian O’Sullivan, MD
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Brian O’Sullivan, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Section Chief for Pediatric Pulmonology, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8.
Personnel announcement: Director of the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries
On behalf of the Geisel School of Medicine and the Dartmouth Libraries, I’m pleased to share that Tiffany Garrett has been appointed to the role of Director of Medical and Health Sciences Libraries, effective immediately.
Leadership Transition in the Department of Community and Family Medicine
We are writing to share an important leadership transition within the Department of Community and Family Medicine. Elisabeth B. Wilson, MD, MPH, MS-HPEd, department chair and professor of community and family medicine and professor of health policy and clinical practice, will be leaving Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of […]
Early Release November 26
In the spirit of gratitude for all you do, we invite those who will be working on Wednesday, November 26, to end their workday at 1:00 PM, as their team operations permit. November 27 and 28 are designated as Dartmouth College holidays.
Dartmouth’s Response to the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
I am writing you to provide an update on discussions around the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” (attached) distributed last week to nine universities, including Dartmouth, by the White House.