Enjoy a selection of stories from the current and past issues of our alumni magazine, The Exeter Bulletin.
The Bulletin is published four times annually and distributed to more than 30,000 readers — including alumni, parents of current students and friends and Academy supporters around the world.
Find full issues as they appeared in print by visiting our Issuu archive.
Fall 2024
Faculty Passions
Instructors at Exeter combine a love of teaching with a deep connection to their lifelong interests
- By Debbie Kane
- November 4, 2024
The Exeter Classroom, Then and Now
Exploring the evolution of Harkness at the Academy.
- By Sarah Pruitt ’95
Unearthing Joy
Tom Simpson on the all-faculty summer reading, what he read and what he’ll bring into the classroom.
- November 4, 2024
Exeter Annotated: Legacy and leadership
A chronicle of excellence inside the office of Exeter Director of Athletics Jason Baseden.
- November 4, 2024
Meet the New Dean of Students
Toto Papathanasopoulos ’27 and Dean of Students Ashley Taylor
- November 4, 2024
Five Questions With an Equine Vet in Training
What Danixza Pinto ’25 learned in and out of the saddle
- November 4, 2024
Spreading Warmth
Dick Dolloff and Bill Lavertue have each worked in Exeter’s heating plant for more than half a century. Where do they get their energy?
- November 4, 2024
The Ethics of American Politics
A conversation with attorney and professor Bob Bauer ’70
- By Daneet Steffens ’82
- November 4, 2024
Exonians in Review: Fall 2024
The latest publications, recordings and films by Exeter alumni and faculty.
- November 5, 2024
Embracing Change
New president of the Trustees Kristyn McLeod Van Ostern ’96 on Exeter’s past and future.
- November 5, 2024
Summer 2024
Independent Spirits
Exonians making their mark in the craft alcohol world.
- By Sarah Pruitt ’95
- July 30, 2024
Goodbye with gratitude
The Academy says farewell to five longtime faculty members this year.
- August 12, 2024
‘You will always belong here’: Class of 2024 graduates
Family and faculty celebrate graduating seniors and mark conclusion of Exeter’s 243rd school year.
- By Sarah Pruitt
Biohacks to learning anything faster
Why are some people able to learn anything faster? Would you want to become one of them?
- By Robin Dao ’26
- August 12, 2024
Spring 2024
Echoes of a silenced voice
Legacy of murdered investigative journalist Paul Klebnikov ’81 lives on in memorial lecture series.
- By Sarah Pruitt ’95
Stranger in a strange land
English Instructor Erica Lazure shares stories from her 20-country sabbatical adventure.
The Big ‘E’asy
Visiting Preservation Hall Jazz Band All-stars bring New Orleans music center stage.
- By Adam Loyd
A conversation with PEA’s sustainability education coordinator
Patrick Kelly brings religion, ethics and philosophy to the role.
- August 13, 2024
Winter 2024
Journey to purpose
In the spirit of one of our institution’s core pursuits, we share the stories of three alumni from three decades who, shaped by their experience at Exeter, find true meaning and fulfillment in their work and life.
- January 24, 2024
Garden of the forking paths
Decades after meeting at the Harkness table, award-winning novelist Paul Yoon ’98 and English Instructor Emeritus Ralph Sneeden connect for a wide-ranging conversation on mentorship, friendship, teaching and writing.
- January 23, 2024
Imagining our future
Alumni across generations gather to celebrate the enduring impact of the Afro-Latinx Exonian Society.
Mapping the mosquito genome
Student research aids efforts to thwart life-threatening disease.
- October 16, 2023
Fall 2023
Strength and character
The life of Ernest J. Marshall, class of 1904, Exeter's first black sports captain.
- By Panos J. Voulgaris
- November 2, 2023
Chatbots in class?
History Instructor Betty Luther-Hillman has thoughts about artificial intelligence and essay writing.
- October 31, 2023
Civil discourse
Governor Ned Lamont '72 and Governor Chris Sununu speak at evening assembly
- October 26, 2023
Destination Egypt
Instructor in History Sally Komarek documents her trip to Cairo spreading the word of Harkness.
- October 26, 2023
Summer 2023
Striking a chord
Inaugural music composition competition brings student-created music to center stage.
- July 27, 2023
A lifetime of service
Emeritus Science Instructor Rich Aaronian receives Founders’ Day Award.
- May 19, 2023
Championing belonging
Director of Equity and Inclusion cheers the strides our community is making.
- July 28, 2023
'You will always be Exonians': Class of '23 takes flight
Family, friends and faculty celebrate graduating seniors at Exeter’s 242nd commencement ceremony.
- June 4, 2023
