
How Curiosity Can Make Tough Conversations Manageable
On a campus visit, author Mónica Guzmán shared tips for constructive dialogue.
Special Topic Series: Borders and Immigration
The Dialogue Project’s 2025 special topic series examines the theme of borders and immigration through the lens of multiple disciplines.

Adam Grant Says It’s Good to Rethink Our Ideas
In his Dartmouth talk, the organizational psychologist detailed how to dismantle faulty assumptions.
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Strengthening Our Community With Collaborative Dialogue Skills
We’re building on resources across Dartmouth that provide our students, faculty, and staff with training in the development of essential collaborative dialogue skills.
Our Mission

“By creating brave spaces, we will challenge our community to confront power dynamics and come together in pursuit of genuine dialogue, leading to increased empathy and a deeper sense of community.”
Kristi Clemens, Executive Director

New Dialogue Facilitation Certification for Dartmouth Faculty and Staff
Join the Dialogue Project and Constructive Dialogue Institute for this four-day virtual training.
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Bringing Brave Spaces to Higher Education
Kristi Clemens expands her work as executive director of the Dialogue Project.
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“Our society is at a critical moment when we seem to have lost the ability—and the will—to listen to and understand perspectives beyond our own. Dialogue enables us to recognize and build upon our shared humanity.”
Elizabeth F. Smith, Director of Academic Partnerships and Faculty Engagement
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Dartmouth Dialogues is our shared commitment to expanding programming across the institution dedicated to facilitating conversations and skills that bridge political and personal divides.