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2026
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The Library is hosting a Book Swap!
Read MoreThe Library is hosting a Book Swap! Join us Tuesday, Feb 17th, during FOCUS Block in the Belltower Room. It’s a great time to pick up some new-to-you books to read over Winter Break.Have books at home you would like to pass along? Bring them in to share with others. Or- just stop by to browse and pick up some books for yourself. Open to students AND faculty/staff! -
Two BBA Scholastic Art Competition Winners!
Congratulations to Quinn Dorsey '27 and Willa Seo '26 for being recognized as outstanding young artists in the annual Scholastic Art Competition!Read More -
Vermont All State Music Festival
Congratulations to Lili Rudiakov, Jenny Theissen, Jane McGill, Pengju Sui & Philip Nichols for their acceptance to the Vermont All-State Music Festival.Read More -
BBA Speech and Debate Team results from January 24th at Thetford Academy
On Saturday, Salwa Abdul Karim, J Lahue, Eveylin Martin, Jane McGlinn, Hudson Via, Pengju Sui, Philip Nichols from BBA braved the cold to compete in a debate tournament at Thetford Academy.Read More -
Calliope Concert, February 4th
The BBA Music Department will host a Calliope Concert on Wednesday February 4th, 6:30 p.m. in Founders Hall.Read More -
Environmental Chemistry and Literature is Digging (Literally and Figuratively) into Snow
Read MoreThe morning Mountain Campus class, Environmental Chemistry and Literature (CHEMLIT) is off to a great start! Our first unit dives deep into the “Elements of Winter.” Students are learning the principles of thermodynamics, energy, and matter through snow science, and are exploring humans’ relationship to snow through snow stories. -
Science Olympiad Team finishes first place in Albany
11 BBA students competed in Albany against 35 teams from across New York State this past weekend. The team earned two medals, including our first-ever first-place finish at this tournament.Read More -
Vermont Data Science Kicks Off at the MC!
In our first week of Vermont Data Science, we officially launched a semester-long longitudinal study centered on the Kelley Cabin loop trail. To capture the shifting environmental dynamics of the Green Mountains, we established ten distinct checkpoints where students will consistently collect data on temperature, wind speed, snow depth, animal tracks, trail condition and canopy coverage. This fieldwork serves as the foundation for our exploration into the "living laboratory" of our campus, allowing us to track how these variables interact and change as we move through the winter and into the spring.Read More -
Visit the Piece for Peace Art Exhibit at MCL
An opening reception for the traveling art exhibit entitled Piece for Peace showcases student's interpretations of "What Does Peace Mean to Me?"Read More -
Mountain Campus Builds Momentum in First Semester of Half-Day Courses
Read MoreDuring the fall semester, nearly 40 Burr and Burton students completed the inaugural term of new, integrative half-day courses at the Mountain Campus. These innovative offerings expanded opportunities for immersive, outdoor learning while allowing students to remain connected to main campus academics and extracurriculars. Taught by BBA faculty during the regular school day, each two-credit course fulfills graduation requirements in core subject areas and is offered for CP or honors credit.
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