President Melissa Dan provides the Hill-Murray Community with her perspective on important events, ideas and initiatives that impact students, staff, faculty, families (current and past) and alumni.
December 2, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Families, I hope each of you enjoyed a peaceful and joy-filled Thanksgiving. As we return to campus, my heart is full of gratitude for the many blessings that
November 18, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, As we enter this season of gratitude, I find myself reflecting on the many blessings that fill our halls, shape our days, and remind us why Hill-Murray
November 4, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, Every morning when I walk through the halls of Hill-Murray, I’m reminded why this place is so special. The laughter in the Commons, the sound of a
October 21, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, Last night we hosted hundreds of prospective students and families at our Open House. The highlight for me was hearing from Sebastian, a senior, talk about his time
October 7, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, Each fall, we take time to listen closely to our students through our annual student experience survey. Their voices matter deeply, they help us understand what’s working
September 23, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, This week, we celebrate HOMECOMING at Hill-Murray! Homecoming is more than just a week of festivities—it’s a deeply meaningful tradition that reflects the heart and spirit of
September 9, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, I don’t know how to start this week’s message, because the past week or so has been one of the most heartbreaking and difficult periods in my
August 26, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, We welcomed 1095 students to our campus this week! At our opening all-staff meeting last week, I spoke with faculty about the idea of accompaniment. As caring
June 3, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, As we reach the final days of another remarkable academic school year, I want to take a moment to reflect with deep gratitude on a few of
May 20, 2025
Dear Hill-Murray Community, I never stop learning from our students — ever. There are times when I think I have it all figured out — that my years of experience
