Dartmouth President To Resign

HANOVER, N.H. — The president of Dartmouth College, James Wright, has announced he will step down next year to spend more time working to help wounded veterans go to college and to reimmerse himself in his academic field — American political history. Mr. Wright has told the Board of Trustees he intends to leave in June 2009, after 11 years as president and 40 years at the Ivy League school. He said that completing his presidency in June 2009 will allow him time to ensure a successful conclusion of several key programs, including a major fundraising campaign that's already raised one billion dollars. Mr. Wright, who is 68, led Dartmouth's efforts to enhance academic life, expand the size the faculty, increase student diversity, build and renovate campus facilities, and revamp financial aid.