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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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Need-blind admissions explained
Five questions with Dean of Enrollment Bill Leahy.
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A momentous decision
Trustees usher in a new era with commitment to need-blind admissions.
Exonians contribute to newly published genetic research
G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics | Go to article![David Chen](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/dchenEP-1200.jpg?itok=5TkFOK1w)
"I started looking at the things that would be going on at Exeter, like the club list, the courses that were offered and extracurricular activities and then I was very interested."
David Chen '23
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Chester Finn '62 calls on Exonians to join education 'quest'
Alumnus challenges assembly audience to help improve America's educational system, policies.
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Rock star geologist gives Exeter a tour of Mars
Sarah Milkovich '96 is part of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab rover mission studying the Red Planet.
Neil Chowdhury '22, Kevin Cong '22 among 300 top scholars in the 81st Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science | Go to articleAndre Chan '17 selected as Rhodes Scholar
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Harkness solo: Independent projects stir passions
Senior study opportunity features the breadth of Exeter students' interests.
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Happiness is just a deep breath away, author says
Bestselling science writer James Nestor shares research on breathing with Exeter assembly.
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Global Initiatives program on the road again
Experiential-learning opportunities resume with trips to New York City, Boston over Thanksgiving break.
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It's all Greek to her
Emma Finn '22 spent her summer helping her Classical Languages Instructor Matt Hartnett revise Exeter’s introductory Greek textbook. "It’s been really rewarding to shift from being a consumer of knowledge to being able to produce it in ways that will have an impact on other students’ learning.”
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Academics afield
Students pursue purpose-driven learning at home and abroad over summer.
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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.