News and Events

List of 5 news stories.

Immersed in the Language of Volunteerism
10/7/2026

Sightseeing and relaxation didn’t fill much of the itinerary for Laney ’27 during her three-week trip to France this past summer. Instead, the Hartland, Vermont resident and aspiring teacher spent the bulk of her time in the European nation swinging a pickaxe, dodging wildfire ash, and enduring a record heat wave that drew worldwide media attention. And she did it all in the name of service and language immersion.

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Like Art, Belonging Must Be Created
9/10/2026

As Kimball Union Academy officially rang in the start of the 2026-27 academic year, longtime Dean of Faculty and Art Teacher Julie Haskell P’13 reminded students and faculty of their obligation to create.

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From the Magazine: Cleats & Cello
9/9/2026
After a heartbreaking end to the 2025 soccer season, striker Tomoki Hirayama ’26 retreated to the music studio and found solace in his cello. Playing the instrument has been a cure for the teenager’s stresses around juggling academics, college applications, and NCAA recruiting while far from his home in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Connecting Cultures Through Sport
9/8/2026

Kenya isn’t the most obvious destination for summer hockey clinics, but for 10 days in August, Girls’ Varsity Hockey Coach and Learning Center Teacher Bella Parento ’20 shared her passion for the sport with children in the East African nation.

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New Faculty Eager to Begin KUA Journey
8/20/2026

As members of the Kimball Union community prepare for the upcoming academic year, so too are a handful of a new faculty eager to begin their journeys on The Hilltop.

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News from Athletics

King Clancy Nominee Harris of Bruins Opens Pathways for Youth Hockey Players
Boston Bruins defensemen Jordan Harris '18, a nominee for the 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, credits KUA for encouraging him to be more than a hockey player. The annual award is presented to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.
Hanover Native Reflects on Successful Women’s College Hockey Career
Amherst College senior Gretchen Dann '22 has been a bedrock player for the Mammoths for four years. She was also named NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Vanderbilt's New Baseball Endowment Reflects Tim Corbin's Lasting Impact
A two-time national champion and three-time SEC Coach of the Year, Tim Corbin '80 has established Vanderbilt as one of baseball's premier programs. Now, Vanderbilt has received a gift to endow the baseball head coaching position.
Kimball Union Senior Lacrosse Players Have Sights Set on 2028 Olympics
KUA student-athletes represented their respective nations at the 2025 Men’s U20 World Lacrosse Championships in South Korea. Now, they look ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Jordan Harris Ditched the Family Business (Goaltending), Settled In as a Defenseman, and Now Is on the Blue Line for the Bruins
Jordan Harris '18 is back in New England as he joins the Boston Bruins roster.
KUA Duo Representing Separate Nations at World Lacrosse U20 Championships in S. Korea
Two KUA Upper Valley student-athletes joined fellow KUA teammates at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, South Korea.
AJ Greer '14 Uses Day With Stanley Cup for Charitable Causes
After winning the 2025 Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, AJ Greer '14 spent his day with the Cup celebrating and giving back to his hometown community.
Evan Reifsnyder '15 Named Hunter College's Head Men's Soccer Coach
KUA varsity soccer student-athlete and former New York University varsity player Evan Reifsnyder '15 was named head men's soccer coach at Hunter College.
Men's Ice Hockey 2025 All-Ivy and Major Awards Announced
Attending Cornell University, Sullivan Mack '20 was one of six to be named to the 2025 Ivy League Academic All-Ivy team.
Getting to Know New Blue Jacket Jordan Harris
As training camp gets underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus is getting more of an inside look at Jordan Harris '18.
Abby Kelly '15 Named WBCA Thirty Under Thirty Honoree
Bowdoin women's basketball assistant coach Abby Kelly '15 has been named a WBCA Thirty Under 30 honoree for the 2023-24 season.
Celtics Sign Nathan Knight '16
Knight, a 26-year-old, 6-foot-10 forward/center out of William & Mary, spent the preseason with the New York Knicks. He scored three points in nine total minutes in two games against the Celtics.
New Kansas Jayhawks Guard Nick Timberlake Already Feels at Home
Playing for Kansas is a dream come true for the Towson transfer Nick Timberlake.
Adam Fantilli Wins Hobey Baker Award
Michigan forward Adam Fantilli '21 has won the 2023 Hobey Baker Memorial Award as college hockey's top player.
Fantilli Brothers Share an Unbreakable Bond
Luca '21 and Adam Fantilli '21, Canadian brothers who play hockey together at the University of Michigan, talk about their special bond as best friends and teammates
Taylor Soule '18 Joins Watch List
Taylor Soule '18 was named one of the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2023 Cheryl Miller Award, presented by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Watch Jordan Harris Score First Career NHL Goal
Jordan Harris '18 of the Montreal Canadians scored the first goal of his NHL career last night early in the first period against the Florida Panthers.
Husky Pride: Mia Brown
Northeastern's Mia Brown '18 shares what Pride Month means to her, and why "having an inclusive, open, and loving team is so important for the mental and physical wellbeing of queer and LGBTQ+ athletes."
Ohio State's 'Cinderella story' Started with Hiring of Nadine Muzerall
Nadine Muzerall '97 led Ohio State's Women's Hockey Team to the 2022 National Championship with a 3-2 victory over Minnesota Duluth.
KUA’s Walker Commits to Stetson Baseball
Brendan Walker '22 is all set to play NCAA Division I baseball next year for Stetson University — a school that counts two Cy Young Award winners from the last decade among its alumni.