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Sparking good
Earlhamites have a history of founding nonprofits and other organizations with the purpose of helping others. Here are four making the world a brighter place today.
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Being there
Jason Clark endured an undiagnosed brain injury, homelessness and alcoholism before becoming a 2016 M.A.T. graduate and transforming his life.
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Day one in the classroom
Earlham classrooms are some of the best in the nation. What goes into starting them off right?
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What’s new at Earlham?
Responding to a challenge from President Anne Houtman, new academic programs have been created as part of the College’s innovative path forward.
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The fall season for the Quakers of Earlham College brought multiple program firsts and a pair of postseason berths.
Class Notes & Obits
What are your favorite fellow Earlhamites getting up to? This round of notes includes those submitted before Oct. 1.