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A conversation with Patty Burke Hickey, director of Global Initiatives
Longtime educator taking Exeter's landmark experiential learning program to new places.
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History on the edge of the woods
How an archaeological find could link PEA students to Exeter's Revolutionary past.
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Searching for shipwrecks
Underwater archaeologist brings ancient discoveries to life for Classics students.
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Exeter returns to the 'front lines' of climate change
Eighth annual Climate Action Day raises awareness of challenges to the environment.
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The write stuff: English faculty share new works
Instructors' books win recognition in and outside Exeter community.
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Best-selling author talks inspiration, discipline and doubt
Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange chats with students about his journey to and through the release of his debut novel.
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Exeter senior wins $90,000 in science competition
Neil Chowdhury ’22 earns a fifth-place finish in the nationwide Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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"Despite popular belief, it’s actually possible to take time off and get eight hours of sleep and do perfectly fine academically."
Eleanor Bolker '22
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Exonians capture 20 medals in Scholastic competition
Students honored by nation’s longest-running arts and writing awards program.
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The Learning Center is here to help
Exeter's expanding academic support resources offer something for everyone.
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Terrance Hayes pens love letters to his 'Assassin'
Nationally acclaimed poet serves Exeter as Lamont Poet for winter term.
Applying to college is 'the stuff of greatness.' Honest.
Exeter's College Counseling Office helps parents navigate the college admissions process.
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"I'm not going to leave my brain up to my doctor or my teacher or my boss. My brain is my own responsibility and I'm going to do the best I can to optimize that."
Elizabeth Ricker '03
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How Exeter nurtures the innovators of the future
From the lab to the table, the Academy offers wide-ranging science opportunities.
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“One of the highlights of my Exeter career was a meditation I presented at Phillips Church about how Exeter allowed me to pursue different academic passions.”
Oishi Banerjee '14
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First Impressions
Some new teaching and administrative faculty share thoughts of their first term.
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'The students are always inspiring and rejuvenating us.'
Three instructors talk about teaching at Exeter.
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Whole genome sequencing
An Exeter senior maps the fruit fly genome. Along the way he finds new mysteries to explore.
"There isn't any other learning structure that would have benefited me more.”
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Beyond the table
Exeter students feed their hunger for discovery with passion projects outside the classroom.