Roxbury Latin welcomed Dr. Peter Krause, professor of political science at Boston College, on October 13 to deliver the school’s 23rd annual F. Washington Jarvis International Fund Lecture. An expert in international security, Middle East politics, terrorism, and political violence, Dr. Krause joined the school community to discuss some of the most pressing contemporary issues […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the ways people learn, work, communicate, and solve problems. But how does AI actually work, and what does it mean to use it effectively and responsibly? These questions were at the center of the first installment of this year’s Smith Scholar series, which welcomed Dr. Jakov Kucan, chief technology officer […]
Join us at Roxbury Latin for one of two open houses this fall, to learn about the people and program, campus and culture of our school. Serving boys in grades 7 through 12, we care, most of all, what kind of person a boy is. Each year we seek young men who are intellectually curious, […]
One of Roxbury Latin’s great treasures is the collection of adults who commit their talent, time, and energy to caring for our boys and making the institution run. This fall, Roxbury Latin welcomed a new cohort of faculty and staff, joining RL’s roster of educators, coaches, advisors, and professionals. Steve Brennan joins RL as the […]
Nayan Patel—an RL junior and naturalized citizen who came to the U.S. from India as a child—was recently featured in the Weston Observer for his work developing Immigration GPT, an AI chatbot that draws on the knowledge of immigration professionals to help individuals navigate a complex immigration system. The app offers vetted information on topics […]
“Regardless of one’s personal connection to the attacks of that day, all of us continue to be affected by their legacy,” Head of School Sam Schaffer told students on September 15, four days after the nation marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Roxbury Latin welcomed back to Hall Juliette Kayyem, one of the […]
“I did not come particularly close to realizing all of my potential,” Drew Martin ’98 told students, recalling his own days at Roxbury Latin, as he delivered this year’s Wyner Lecture on September 10. Mr. Martin, an RL trustee and CEO of Thrive Scholars—an organization that provides academic preparation, mentorship, and career counseling to first-generation, […]
“Teachers and scholars of the oldest school in continuous existence in North America, good morning and welcome back,” began Head of School Sam Schaffer in Rousmaniere Hall on Wednesday, August 26. “What a great place to be, here in this splendid Hall, surrounded by our friends and classmates, teachers, coaches, and advisors, in this sanctum […]
On July 22, Head of School Sam Schaffer announced that Alessandro Ferzoco, Class of 2014, will serve as Roxbury Latin’s next Director of Development. Throughout a search process resulting in several excellent finalists, it became clear to all members of the search committee that Alessandro was the right individual to lead Roxbury Latin’s philanthropic and […]
Thank you for helping us achieve an extraordinary year in fundraising for Roxbury Latin. Through your contributions to the Annual Fund and through your capital gifts, you allow us to realize Roxbury Latin’s distinctive mission: to democratically assemble the most capable, bright, aspiring group of boys, regardless of their families’ means; and to bring together […]