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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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"I wanted to know how it was possible to have that kind of knowledge about things.”
John Mittermeier '04
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"It’s really important to me that I do research that’s mission focused, or research that matters beyond just the people who read research."
Erica Hogan '18
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John Forte '93, Emery Brown '74 to headline A.L.E.S. event
A renowned physician and a hip-hop innovator are among the alumni dignitaries returning to campus in October.
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And the ESPY goes to ...
... Jordan Adeyemi '24! The Big Red soccer captain was awarded Wednesday night with the national 2023 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award, given to those who have gone above and beyond for their communities, for his nonprofit work donating soccer shoes to children in underserved communities.
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Four alums assume Trustee roles
Brad Briner '95, Christine M. Robson Weaver ’99, Leroy Sims ’97 and Belinda A. Tate ’90 assume leadership positions.
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Natural woman
Poet Camille Dungy, a guest of the Environmental Literature Institute at Exeter, shared excerpts Monday from her fourth book, "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden," that recounts her seven-year quest to transform her nondescript lawn in a northern Colorado sub-division into an oasis for native flora. The project — and the book — serve as a metaphor to expose the perils of homogeneity and champion the importance of diversity in nature, in writing and in life.
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Digging into data for a better Exeter
New institutional researcher helps to support and inform Academy's strategic priorities.
'Educate the Educators' visits PEA
Students discuss activism and strategies for diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in and out of the classroom.
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A lifetime of service
Emeritus Science Instructor Rich Aaronian receives Founders’ Day Award
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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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For the sustainable future
Exeter releases its first sustainability and climate action plan.
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The music of resistance
How celebrated jazz pianist and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis ’69 is changing the narrative.
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Mind over matter
Mental health advocate — and newly crowned Ironman — Raymond Braun '08 shares his inspiring journey to wellness.
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Environmental lawyer asks, 'Are you willing to fight?'
Ben Wilson tells Exeter "future generations are counting on you" to make a difference against climate change.
Spring break trip provides reflection and reverence
As part of Exeter's Global Initiatives program, students traveled to Alabama to study racial injustice and the ongoing legacy of slavery.
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Exploring how goodness fits into the future
Students and alumni mentors decode ethics in the Digital Age.
“That's one of the most noble goals ... embracing this one-of-a-kind education and using it to help others.”
"Exeter has given me the opportunity to develop into myself. It’s made me a more secure person.”
“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.'”