On campus and the football field, starting linebacker Micah Green '25 has been a leader, helping bring home three Ivy League championships for the Big Green football team while serving as co-president of the Dartmouth Black Student Athlete Alliance and president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Meanwhile, he completed two degrees in four years—both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Engineering.
Why did you choose Dartmouth?
I chose Dartmouth because it was the only school where I could play my sport and major in engineering. Dartmouth's quarter system is truly unique, and it allows athletes to take a rigorous course schedule without burning out. Before I even got to Dartmouth, Douglas Van Citters, Interim Dean of Dartmouth Engineering, helped me map out my accelerated engineering degree on a Zoom call. I started college with the right mindset, the right plan, and help from the right people.
Tell us about your transition from Indianapolis to Dartmouth.
I always knew that I wanted to play football in college. Coming to Dartmouth was a completely new experience for me. There's a big culture here of getting to know your peers and professors. I've grown out of my shell into someone who's not afraid to talk to different people and be in new spaces. I feel particularly fortunate to be at a place where I'm encouraged to learn from people with different perspectives and develop a mindset that helps me foster relationships with my peers as partners.
How have your leadership skills evolved on the football field?
When you're leading a team of over 100 people, leadership comes in many forms. Some leaders choose to lead by example, avoiding mistakes and demonstrating discipline. I've also seen leaders be more vulnerable, allowing themselves to express how
they've made mistakes. I think teammates respect vulnerable leaders for being able to share their failures and learn from them. I tend to lead by example, but more recently, I've been admitting when I've failed. I want people to see how I truly feel about a
subject instead of just trying to be perfect all the time. On our football team, we have to stand up every time we speak, and that has become second nature to us. I'm not afraid to stand up and speak about what I believe in.
What's next for you?
I'll continue my academic and athletic careers at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota this fall, where I will pursue a master's degree in engineering management. My long-term goal is to become chief engineer of an aerospace company.
Photograph by Don Hamerman
