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Semester, Student Work

Semester 51: Second Academic Block

Written By: Siena Esposito, Clare Mahedy, Calvin Johnson & Izzy Ha Written by Siena Esposito As the second academic blog comes to an end, I’m excited for the new adventures of the third expedition to come, yet saddened about leaving 34 other peers behind as I travel with 10 through the desert. This academic block, […]

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2023 Impact Report: Strength in Numbers

In academic year 2022-2023, HMI: Celebrated 25 years of operation Served 172 students across the Semester, Gap, and Summer Term programs Grew our endowment to $9 million; continued to direct 100% of our endowment draw towards financial aid Recorded a record operating revenue of $5,626,639 Raised $707,632 for the HMI Fund from over 700 alumni,

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The New Academic Building Turns “1”

As our Faculty & Student Center (colloquially: the Academic Building or “AB”) turns one, we stopped by during Summer Term 2023 to capture a few scenes of how the building is being used. Students study in the Spruce Classroom The expanded HMI Library with the East Building visible out the window The Ross Study Room,

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2023 Impact Report: Familiar Faces. New Roles

From the New Head of School: Sam Critchlow This past June, HMI celebrated its 25th birthday, welcoming hundreds of alumni, former staff and trustees, and families back to campus. This summer represents a homecoming for me as well. Having left HMI twelve years prior, I have returned to a place that is both deeply familiar

Alumni Profiles, Articles

Alumni Reflection: The Alumni of Color Retreat

The Alumni of Color Retreat took place prior to HMI’s 25-Year Reunion from June 8th-9th. Participants shared meals together, went on hikes, and engaged in thoughtful conversations with one another. Laila Pina (ST’19 and Gap’22 alum) shared a reflection of their experience at the retreat. Written by Laila Pina The Alumni of Color Retreat was

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Semester 51: Second Expedition

Written By: Lizzie Madden, Luke Balint, Leo Barta, & Max Chaplin From October 3rd-13th, Semester 51 students and instructors spent time in the canyons of Utah for their Second Expedition.    Group A Written by Lizzie Madden I woke up in a cave on the last full day of exped; the sun hadn’t even started

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25-YEAR REUNION

This past summer, we celebrated 25 years of HMI. Over 200 HMI alumni, family, and friends came to our campus in Leadville to reunite and reminisce. Here is a quick recap of the amazing weekend, and make sure to watch the video below! Thursday, June 8th The weekend started with an Alumni of Color Retreat,

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