When Mark Hallen, ’06, arrived at Cary Academy as a self-described “bookish” student with a budding interest in math and science, he could never have imagined that one day he’d help turn what once felt […]

Last fall, Cary Academy launched an ambitious, community-wide initiative to chart a bold strategic course for the next five years. The goal? To develop a plan rooted in our mission—discovery, innovation, collaboration, and excellence—while thoughtfully […]

From creative podcasts and engaging comics to 3D models and poetry, last year, eighth-grade scientists in Rachel Bringewatt’s and Andrew Chiaraviglio’s classes tackled global water and energy challenges with ingenuity, passion, and purpose. These are their […]

Social entrepreneur Serena Advani, ’13, is turning her passion for sustainability into a groundbreaking business that is as innovative as it is impactful. As the founder and mastermind behind Sea Drop—a preservative-free, waterless skincare line—Advani is […]

In CA’s Middle School science labs, students don’t merely learn the facts and figures of science. Instead, they transform into engaged scientists, activists, and communicators thanks to an evolving year-long teaching and learning approach that […]

Amongst the hiss of The Hub’s espresso machine, Palmer Seeley, Entrepreneurship Director in the Center for Community Engagement, is inspiring the next generation of innovators and business leaders. His secret? An entrepreneurial approach rooted in […]

Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.