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Nurturing nature and community
Alums help Exeter celebrate its ninth annual Climate Action Day.
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Civil rights champion honored with Phillips Award
Bear Hailey Atwood ’77 recognized with Exeter’s most prestigious alumni prize.
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The good 'Life' returns: Dorm day an Exeter ritual
Academy Life Day gathered Exeter students near and far for some laughs and, for some, a little friendly competition.
Students hit ground running with E3
Students of color, low-income and LGBTQ+ students got an opportunity to build community and connect with Academy mentors and resources in our "Equitable Exeter Experience" orientation.
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Core to who we are
Our Core Values Project launched this week, continuing work already underway dedicated to anti-oppression, community values and justice.
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'Let's get started': Opening Assembly rings in new year
Principal Bill Rawson '71; P'08 delivers welcome remarks as Exeter's 241st academic year commences.
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Welcome back, welcome home!
Campus buzzed to life Wednesday with the return of our students, including two Wheelwright Hall proctors with a welcoming message.
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For new faculty, class is in session
Incoming instructors, coaches and administrators come together around the table for Harkness training.
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Getting ready
We’re putting the finishing touches on some campus projects (and making great progress on construction of Front Street Common) as the new year nears.
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Keeping bzzzzy
Campus is quiet in mid-August, but not for much longer. The new academic year begins Sept. 9.
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SEAL summer
Justin Rigg '23 (bottom left) stretched his limits during two weeks of Naval Special Warfare Orientation Course SEAL training this summer.
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"I want people to feel included, feel welcome and have the sense of community that I had.”
Jackie Hayes '85
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Faculty farewells
Colleagues reflect on the impact of fellow instructors during their distinguished tenures.
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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.'”