Be You. Become Who You Want to Be.
Investing in a private school education is one of the most important decisions you can make. So is determining the place you want to call home. At Kimball Union Academy, you’ll find a transformational education that puts you at the heart of the experience.
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KUA Design
On the foundation of positive relationships, KUA leverages the science of how the brain works and learns to create intentionally designed experiences and challenges so that all students feel motivated, engaged, and supported.
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Family Weekend
KUA Families are invited join us for Family Weekend, October 18-19!Learn More -
Athletics
We offer a competitive and engaging athletic and recreational program for student athletes looking to progress in their sport. Our coaches provide incredible instruction for developing student-athletes, at every skill level.Play for KUA
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Scrib Fauver P'10 '12
“Learning is a social endeavor, not a one-size-fits-all delivery system. My learning journey and my students’ learning journeys are not separate. We’re all in this together.”World Languages Department Chair
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Cory McClure P'24 '25 '28
“I want players to care about grades, not just basketball. They need to be good community members who are leaning in.”Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
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Seb '22
“I love it here. I’ve never loved the city so much as when I’ve lived here, because now I have the best of both worlds. For people who haven’t visited the Upper Valley, it’s special. I want to soak this place up.”New York City
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Tong Meltzer
“The nature of our work in boarding school is that we have built-in skills of knowing how to talk to kids in a relatable way. Many adults are really invested in students’ lives beyond just the classroom interactions.”Director of Wellness and Counseling Services
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Annelise '23
“I’ve gotten more comfortable with using my voice and talking to people and that’s part of KUA’s continuous push forward.”New York
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Stella '25
"KUA is a place where new beginnings are celebrated, and where students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and make a positive impact on the world around them."New Hampshire
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Claire '23
“I was immediately drawn to the beautiful and charming campus. I know I made the right choice because the KUA community supports me in everything I do.”San Francisco
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Blaine Kopp, PhD
"KUA is animated by our history with this landscape. We each experience it differently, but collectively, we are blessed with amazing environmental resources, cultural opportunities, and natural beauty."Louis Munro ’57 Chair, Environmental Studies
Happening Around Campus
List of 4 news stories.
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Navigating College Admissions with Jacques Steinberg
At Family Weekend, KUA will host Jacques Steinberg, New York Times best-selling author of The College Conversation: A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education.Read More -
Student Wellness Group Offers Morning Meditation
Regular meditation practice can help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional regulation, making it easier to manage academic pressures and social challenges. KUA's student wellness group now offers a 10-minute morning meditation to all community members.Read More -
New Faculty Find a Home at KUA
As we start off the new academic year, we welcome not only new students but also new faculty who are diving into boarding school life.Read More -
Three Ways to Embrace the Amazing Journey Ahead
Bill Diamond received the 2024 Mikula Award, an annual award given to a faculty member in recognition of teaching excellence. At Convocation, he drew from years of boarding-school experience on how make each moment count.Read More
List of 5 events.
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KUA in D.C. - From the Hilltop to Capitol Hill
Join Head of School Tyler Lewis and KUA faculty members in D.C. to reconnect with fellow alumni, families, and friends of KUA, and hear exciting updates from Kimball Union Academy! Thanks to J.C. Boggs '80 for hosting us for the evening.Contact: Jennifer RexfordRead More -
Family Weekend
We invite you to join us for Family Weekend! This event is designed to bring you closer to your student's Kimball Union experience and explore what the campus and community have to offer.Read More -
Kilton & Welch Ribbon Cutting and Howe Dewdney Residence Hall Dedication
Celebrate with KUA as we unveil two sustainable, state-of-the art residence halls that will offer generations of KUA students a warm and welcoming home for living and learning.Contact: Jennifer RexfordRead More -
Fall Play
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Gallery Opening
Location: Taylor Art Gallery
