CA Houses Unlocked Celebrates the Completion of the CA Houses Initiative
On October 4, Concord Academy celebrated the completion of the William M. Bailey Commons connecting Haines and Hobson, the final phase of the CA Houses initiative. A series of speaking programs considered the history of Concord and the neighborhood that became this campus, as well as how the new common rooms are already shaping student experiences and enhancing CA courses.
CA Celebrates the Dedication of the William M. Bailey Commons
On October 4, more than 100 Concord Academy alumnae/i, former faculty, and current faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new commons connecting Haines and Hobson to Bill Bailey P’87 ’88 ’91, GP’21 ’22, former History Department head, who taught, mentored, and inspired CA students from 1967 through 2002, and whose legacy will endure for decades to come.
Celebrating Progress with CA Houses and Momentum in the Centennial Campaign, the Concord Academy Community Gathers in Gratitude
Celebrating Progress with CA Houses and Momentum in the Centennial Campaign, the Concord Academy Community Gathers in Gratitude The school year opened with optimism, thanks in part to the remarkable contributions of many to the Centennial Campaign for Concord Academy,...
Improvements to Student Houses Revitalize CA’s Living and Learning Environment
The CA community’s investment in the school’s residential houses is already making a significant difference in advancing CA’s mission. The 2018–19 school year began with an infusion of energy and optimism, thanks in part to significant improvements over the summer to...
The Compound Rewards of Financial Aid
Adil Bahalim ’02 didn’t know what boarding school was when his friend, Peter Li ’02, first told him about Concord Academy. Bahalim was living with his family under the poverty line in the suburbs of Houston, though his grades put him comfortably in the top 1 or 2...
The Affirmation of Financial Aid
Financial aid is a gift to recipients and a gift to Concord Academy. To student recipients, financial aid promises equal access to CA’s outstanding education. To the school, enrolling students with demonstrated financial need promises broader perspectives. Both...
CA Houses Renovations Begin
A Community-Centered Renovation Plan Takes Shape With its Colonial houses framing the school’s Main Street campus, Concord Academy’s residential life program offers a home-like atmosphere to boarders and exposes day students to a wide world of perspectives. The...
CA Labs in Action: Connecting Disciplines, Students, and the Wider World
From science labs to tinkering spaces and new favorite spots to work and chat with friends, CA Labs has brought much light and many opportunities for collaboration to campus. Once referred to as the new “science wing,” CA Labs has, in its first year, become a place...
Bringing Science into Dialogue with Other Disciplines
How can a building facilitate the circulation of ideas? Glass walls and ample natural light. Collaboration zones in wide hallways. Reconfigurable classrooms with retractable, sound-curbing partitions. A rooftop experimental station. And a museum-worthy elevator and...
What’s Possible with Financial Aid
Concord Academy’s dedication to diversity — of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents — is written into its very mission. It may not be apparent at first glance, but a commitment to providing financial assistance is integral to CA’s identity as a school renowned for...