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Robotics team racks up wins at Worlds
Team VERTEX shines at the FIRST Tech Challenge competition in Houston.
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Recognizing excellence
Students earn accolades in science, math, writing, debate, and more
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Duke law professor to receive Phillips Award
Attorney, scholar and civil rights advocate Jim Coleman ’66 will be honored with the John and Elizabeth Phillips Award.
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Exeter senior captures nation’s top STEM prize
Achyuta Rajaram ’24 wins $250,000 as top finisher in the 83rd Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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The visiting fireman
Remembering J. Robert Oppenheimer's inspiring stay at Exeter.
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"I have come to rely on such support from fellow Exonians, as they have consistently offered me both emotional and pragmatic guidance."
Audrey Vanderslice '20
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'You have earned your places': Assembly ushers in new year
A procession of flags and the introduction of new faculty round out a steamy opening to the school year.
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“Examining the latter half of the 20th century helped frame my view of the American political and cultural dynamics that we have grown accustomed to in the present.”
Aaron Joy '23
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"I discovered that I liked the physical activity and movement. It calmed down my mind. It was a way of building confidence, getting out of the house."
Raymond Braun '08
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Exonians win trip to physics' global epicenter
The team of eight earns all-expenses paid trip to CERN in Switzerland to test proposal in the fall.
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Roxane Gay '92 to receive John and Elizabeth Phillips Award
The acclaimed writer and cultural critic will be honored in an upcoming assembly.
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'You will always be Exonians': Class of '23 takes flight
Family, friends and faculty celebrate graduating seniors at Exeter’s 242nd commencement ceremony.
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A lifetime of service
Emeritus Science Instructor Rich Aaronian receives Founders’ Day Award
Roxane Park '25 wins Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition
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Trailblazing journalist shares 'hope' with Exeter
Charlayne Hunter-Gault asks assembly audience to 'use this place to prepare to take on the challenges in this world.'
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Baratunde Thurston has the answers
Author, activist confronts tough topics with eloquence and insight at Exeter assembly.
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Political columnist's appearance part of spring assembly lineup
Jeff Jacoby of The Boston Globe discussed the direction of the Republican Party.
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(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.