From the Hilltop April 2025

KUA Awards Cullman Scholarships

This summer, 10 students will expand their horizons and pursue their passions in areas including architecture, healthcare, mathematics, music, fashion design, history, and biology through the Cullman Scholarship Program.

Cullman Scholars for 25-26 include, clockwise from top left: Olivia '26, Jasper '26, Maddie '26, Dash '26, James '26, Marco '26, Stone '26, Lili '26, Ella '27, and Ella '26.

Scenes From: Prom

For juniors and seniors and their lucky guests, the annual prom is a night to get away from campus and enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing before the close of the school year. This year, students celebrated in style.

Community Elects All-School Presidents

The Kimball Union community elected Marek ’26 and Mia ’26 as next year's All-School Presidents as students identify opportunities for leadership for the coming year.

Showing up for one another is how we continue to be the community we are.” - Mia '26

First Person: First Responder

Fire Brigade member Kai '25 interviews Ava Mae Yates '24 on how the Brigade shaped her experience at KUA and equipped her with skills that continue to support her beyond graduation. Yates is in her first year at Clemson University studying civil engineering.

Resiliency of Sea Turtles Reinforces Nature’s Wonder

Lucas '25 reconnected with his love of animals by volunteering with the Caretta Research Project, a nonprofit organization that aims to ensure the long-term protection of loggerhead sea turtles within the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia.

Winter Wildcats Honored

On the heels of a NEPSAC championship and three teams making NEPSAC tournament appearances this winter, the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and the Lakes Region League recognized 23 KUA winter student-athletes for their contributions to their teams.

KUA in the News

Spencer Cline '17: Person of the Week

ABC World News Tonight named Spencer Cline '17 its Person of the Week after Cline biked across America to raise awareness for Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) and honor the memory of his late father who was diagnosed with FTD at age 50. You can see more of his inspiring - and at times harrowing - journey from Oregon to South Carolina on ABC News.

Spring Auction Is Live!

Support the KUA Fund

Join KUA's first-ever Spring Auction! This exciting event supports the KUA Fund and features a variety of items including sports memorabilia, unique KUA experiences, art, gift baskets, and more! Bidding runs until May 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Come Home to Meriden

Register Today for Reunion 2025

Reunion 2025 will be here before you know it and we want to see YOU there! Reunion is all about connections, so help bring your classmates back to The Hilltop! See who’s already coming back and add your name to the list today! Whether you’re showing off your best moves on the dance floor, enjoying a sip & paint in Flick, or hitting the tennis courts for some competition, you'll find ways to reconnect with KUA and classmates. Check out our schedule of exciting events and activities, with special celebrations for classes ending in 5 and 0.

Upcoming Events

May 1: Global Scholars Capstone Presentation

May 2: Arts Scholars Capstone Showcase

May 8-9: Rock & Dance Concert

May 15: Vocal, Jazz & Classical Concert

May 15: Student Art Show

May 16: STEM and Arts Scholar Program Capstone Presentations

May 24: Commencement for the Class of 2025

May 30-June 1: Reunion 2025