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As the school year begins, Germantown Academy (GA) students walk into a campus refreshed with upgrades, from the renovated track and Arts Center stage to the redesigned House spaces and hallway monitors. For Upper School students, the redesigned house lounges are a long-awaited change. Director of Facilities Dan Houston worked with the Upper School Administration […]

President Donald Trump’s administration has launched investigations into nearly 100 colleges and universities, jeopardizing billions of dollars in research grants, institutional contracts and academic partnerships. Many schools now face the possibility of losing access to essential federal support, with little warning and limited explanation.  The cuts have hit institutions like Harvard University, Cornell University and […]

After over a year of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, marking a pivotal moment in the Israel-Gaza War. Signed on Jan. 15, the agreement is the most significant attempt yet to halt the fighting, but its future remains uncertain.  The conflict erupted on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas, a militant […]

For many students at GA, the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Gaza wars are not just distant conflicts–they are personal. As the US prepares for a new administration, foreign policy decisions feel closer to home than ever.  On Jan. 20, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will take office, beginning a foreign policy agenda that marks a significant departure from […]

For years, the Patriot Ambassadors have served as the student extension of Germantown Academy’s admissions team. Their importance in shaping prospective students’ first impressions of the GA campus and community brought on the call for many new changes within the organization.  Entering the 2024-25 school year, the Patriot Ambassadors have reemerged, revitalized as the Mackinetts […]

Recent geopolitical events, including the attacks on October 7, and the subsequent Israel-Gaza conflict, have sparked polarizing campus controversies across the United States. These events have led to large protests and leadership changes at major universities, highlighting issues related to administrative accountability, student safety and rising tensions on campus.  The Israel-Gaza conflict is rooted in […]