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Forever connected
The bonds between teachers, coaches and classmates span the decades
Jameel Mohammed '13 says jewelry success after struggle 'feels pretty incredible'
The New York Times | Go to article![Jackie Thomas with the Founders' Day Award](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/ET-Jackie-Thomas-Award.jpg?itok=lzody_N6)
Jacquelyn Thomas receives 2021 Founders’ Day Award
Academy librarian recognized for more than three decades of leadership.
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Holding court
Assembly speaker Matt McGill '92 discusses the U.S. Supreme Court in the age of COVID-19.
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Molly Reckford '11 books Olympics spot
Exeter alumna pairs with teammate Michelle Sechser to clinch a berth at the Tokyo Games in lightweight women's double sculls.
Louis Mukama ’21 named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
U.S. Department of Education | Go to article![Chang-rae Lee](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/chang-raelee.jpg?itok=DSd2CoVU)
"Sitting around that Harkness table, I learned to not be satisfied with the first best answer."
Chang-rae Lee '83
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"If you can’t pay legal fees, you don’t have the same rights as everyone else."
Rohan Pavuluri '14
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"Following that championship game with a win over Andover the next weekend to close out the year, it’s a feeling I won’t ever forget.”
Sam Fuld '00
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"Our work must be seen and felt as genuine and coming from a place of sincere care and safety."
Christina Palmer, Director of Student Well-being
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2021 award recipients announced
Jacquelyn Thomas will receive the Founders’ Day Award in a virtual assembly on Friday, May 21.
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Alan R. Jones ’72 receives the 2020 Founders’ Day Award
Devoted volunteer is honored.
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“As much as I recognize forces outside of my control, I also recognize those that were in my control, and I have a lot of pride for them.”
Terri Burns '12
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For Gloria Steinem, learning means listening
Feminist pioneer shares wisdom with Exeter audience at coeducation symposium.
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“Exeter was a great place to be. You could be whoever you wanted to be; you could create yourself.”
The Fisher Brothers
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"I intend to ... continue making and nurturing the connections that form such a meaningful part of our experience."
Nadia Saliba '95
Chang-Rae Lee ’83, John Palfrey ’90 elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences | Go to article![Roxane Gay](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_topic_cluster_primary/public/news/Roxane-Gay-6.jpg?itok=cZfkIiPl)
(Beyond) a Day of Service: MLK Day 2021
Exeter honors the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with community service and programming headlined by Roxane Gay ’92.
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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.
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Vet talks service, leadership with Exeter community
Zach Iscol '97 highlights "Exeter Salutes" program with war stories from abroad and at home.
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Pedaling tales: Bike trek finds global impact of climate crisis
Devi Lockwood '10 documents her travels in 1,001 Voices on Climate Change.