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Nurturing nature and community
Alums help Exeter celebrate its ninth annual Climate Action Day.
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Common read connects newest Exonians
Incoming ninth- and 10th-graders have been assigned Elizabeth Acevedo's novel in verse The Poet X.
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Academy woods boasts champion swamp white oak
New Hampshire Big Tree Program names 85-footer along Exeter River a winner.
Creating Conversations: Exeter thought leaders connect
In the first of a series of talks highlighting alumni innovators and big thinkers, activist Tom Steyer '75 chats with Brian Shactman '90 of NBC 10 Boston and NECN about his current work in California to facilitate equitable economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
Ketch Secor '96 of Old Crow Medicine Show writes a new song for a troubled America
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The doctor is in
Dr. Katy Lilly has led Exeter's pandemic response and is helping to shape plans for reopening campus in the fall.
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Lessons to learn from the life and death of Eddie Perry '85
The shooting by police of the 17-year-old Black man and his imperfect Exeter experience still resonate 35 years later.
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“It’s much more about modeling the behaviors of how a person who wants to learn does it.”
Instructor Anne Rankin ‘92
Maegan Moriarty '16 honored for character, leadership after tragedy
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Farewell from a distance
Exeter celebrated its 239th commencement from afar Sunday, sending off the great class of 2020 in a virtual grand finale.
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A walk in the woods
The trails through the Academy Woods offer a shady reprieve from the early-summer heat.
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Student Council reflects on a school year unlike any other
Exonians call for racial equity during closing assembly.
![Joseph Nadeau '55 meets with Theater Instructor Sarah Ream '72 and current students who contributed to his collection of essays, "I Can Still See It Now."](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/nadeaubook.jpg?itok=nbjFIFt5)
Collection hails the Exeter experience, warts and all
"I Can Still See It Now" by Joseph Nadeau '55 gathers perspectives of Academy students past and present
'You'll never be alone,' Exeter
PEA faculty and staff (with a big assist from Lady A) have a message for our students.
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Finding your way is the fun part
So many options, so many opportunities ... so many (gulp) questions. Don't worry: Our experts have the answers.
“You do a lot of self-reflection here. ... That leads you to really find yourself.”
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Exonians share stories of belonging
From dorm traditions to tryouts, young Exeter alums reflect on the moment they knew Exeter was home.
“It was a lot of hard work, but [what] made it worth it was the people who ... said, 'Wow, that really had a profound impact on me.'”