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Nurturing nature and community
Alums help Exeter celebrate its ninth annual Climate Action Day.
![Hrishikesh Hirway](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/Hrishikesh%20Hirway%20.jpg?itok=1HZqUL2o)
Spring speakers return to Assembly Hall
Assembly program resumes with full-capacity audience and diverse lineup.
New dorm takes shape
Our new 42,000-square-foot multipurpose building known as Front Street Common is coming together quite nicely. Who has dibs on the corner dorm room?
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Athletes for Racial Justice champion social change
Student group uses platform to promote equity at the Academy.
Are you ready?!
Our newest Exonians are on the way! Congratulations to all of the accepted students. We can't wait to see what you'll accomplish.
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She kills monsters
"Here at Exeter, you have a voice at the table, and you get to push changes and drive your own learning."
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Panel probes the power of language
During Black History Month, a discussion investigates the complex question of talking about race in the classroom.
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“Goodness is part of what it means to belong. We always have to think about growing, learning and being with, and for, each other.”
Adam Hernandez, director of athletic training
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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"The work that I do is really rewarding because it’s in service to not just other people, but to the landscape of the West."
Kate Tirrell '11
![Megan Riordan Jarvis](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/Jarvis.jpg?itok=HsSdXtUn)
“Grief is inevitable and natural. It’s important that you educate yourself about it, for yourself and others. Listen to podcasts, read books, have a conversation with a therapist. Let’s talk about what grieving is, so we can all get better at it."
Megan Riordan Jarvis '92
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First Impressions
Some new teaching and administrative faculty share thoughts of their first term.
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![Greg Thompson](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_people_feed/public/news/gregthompson-1200-ep.jpg?itok=E-cJW1b4)
"I can just practice dentistry; that’s what I really love and why I’m so happy out here. I don’t have to argue about money, about what insurance will or will not cover. Just sit in my chair and let me take care of you. It’s liberating."
Greg Thompson '71
![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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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.'”