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2025

2025

  • Alumni Profile: Khalid Abdulraheem '23 and Gifts from Other Places

    By Jill Perry Balzano

    “BBA gave me a foundation of confidence and belonging. It showed me that being different can be a strength and that kindness and curiosity can open doors anywhere in the world.” - Khalid Abdulraheem '23

    Snow
    It was the first time he saw snow. In the fall of 2021, the first flurries in the Green Mountains came in early November. It was soft, fluffy, blanketing snow, but spotty in covering. For Khalid Abdulraheem ’23, an international student from Nigeria, it was both a gift and a challenge.
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  • Alumni Interview: Five Things That Matter with Ashley Libby Diaz '95

    Growing up in a small community shapes you in ways you only fully understand years later. In places like Manchester, roots run deep—not just within families, but across generations of neighbors, teachers, mentors, and friends. Burr and Burton has always been part of that ecosystem: a launching pad where students discover who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to make a difference in the world.
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  • Alumni Interview: Five Things That Matter with Taylor Muench '15

    By Samantha Watson '96

    Traveling internationally can instill a sense of perspective and inspire a love of adventure. Connecting with people who speak a different language and come from a different background offers a unique and personal glimpse into other cultures. For Taylor Muench, ’15, these lessons began in his own home, when he was barely old enough to remember.
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  • Alumni Interview: Five Things That Matter with Samantha Watson '96

    This spring, Samantha Watson ’96 joined Burr and Burton as our new Director of Advancement. Her journey is rooted in resilience, community, and a deep commitment to lifting others through some of life’s most difficult moments.
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